We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Company Law” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Company Law. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Unit – 1 Introduction to Company law
Introduction
Companies Act 2013
Definition of a Company
Characteristics of Company
Lifting or Piercing the Corporate Veil
Company Distinguished from Partnership
Limited Liabilities Partnerships
Classification of Companies
Based on Incorporation
Liability
Number of Members
Control
Review Questions
Unit – 2 Formation of Company
Introduction
Formation of a Company
Promoter
Incorporation Documents e-filing
Memorandum of Association
Contents
Alteration
Legal Effects
Articles of Association
Certificate of Incorporation
Prospectus
Contents
Kinds
Liabilities
Share Capital
Kinds
Issue
Alteration
Dividend
Debentures
Review Questions
Unit – 3 Meeting
Introduction
Meeting
Resolution
Types
Requisites
Voting & Poll
Quorum
Proxy
Resolution
Ordinary & Special
Audit & Auditors
Qualification
Disqualification
Appointment of an Auditor
Removal of an Auditor
Review Questions
Unit – 4 Management & Administration
Introduction
Management
Administration
Directors
Legal Position
Board of Directors
Appointment/ Removal
Disqualification
Director Identification Number
Directorships
Powers
Duties
Board Committees
Related Party Transactions
Contract by One Person Company
Insider Trading
Managing Director
Manager
Secretarial Audit
Administrative Aspects and Winding Up
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
Special Courts
Review Questions
Unit – 5 Winding up
Introduction
Meaning of Winding Up
Modes of Winding Up
Compulsory Winding Up
Voluntary Winding Up
Consequences of Winding Up Order
Powers of Tribunal
Petition for Winding Up
Company Liquidator
Review Questions
