This book is a comprehensive textbook on ‘Company Law‘. It provides the students with updated, concise & clear study material in a compact manner. It enables the reader to grasp company law’s regulatory and procedural aspects, understand legal documentation, analyze capital raising processes, and know the corporate decision-making and winding up procedures.

This edition incorporates the latest provisions related to the overseas listing of securities, effective 30^th October 2023, and recent amendments regarding the dematerialization of securities in private companies. The book also addresses the changes in registered office procedures under new management following a resolution plan.

This book aims to fulfil the requirements of students of undergraduate courses in commerce and management, particularly:

• B.Com. (Hons.) based under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF)
• B.Com. based under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF)
• Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB)
• School of Open Learning (SOL) | University of Delhi
• Universities throughout India

The Present Publication is the 3^rd Edition (based on National Education Policy [NEP])), authored by Dr Rajni Jagota, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Latest Amendments & Developments] have been incorporated at relevant places
  • Provisions of Companies Act 2013, along with corresponding Rules enunciated by the MCA
  • Regulations of SEBI in the context of listed companies in the context of listed companies
  • Provision relating to the overseas listing of securities enforced w.e.f. 30^th October., 2023
  • Recent amendments relating to the Demat of securities in the private company, shifting of the registered office when new management takes control under a resolution plan
• [Extensive Use of Government Websites] has been made for writing this book
• [Practical Exercises] have been included in this book in line with the goals of the National Education Policy
• [Case Laws & Illustrations] have been included to enable easy comprehension for students
  • A landmark judgment by the Apex Court dtd. 14.12.2023 has been incorporated in addition to various case laws relevant in the context of the syllabus
• [Did You Know & Knowledge Points] are additional features of this book
• [Figures & Tables] have been incorporated to provide a bird’s eye view of the legal process
• [Examination Questions & Practical Problems] are given at the end of each chapter to enhance the utility of this book for the students preparing for their semester examinations. Coverage of Past Examination Questions is as follows:
  • B.Com. (Hons.) (CBCS) – 2018 | Semester – II
  • B.Com. (Hons.) (CBCS) – 2019 | Semester – II
  • B.Com. (Pass) (CBCS) – 2019 | Semester – III
  • B.Com. (Hons.) (CBCS) – 2022 | Semester – II
  • B.Com. (Pass) (CBCS) – 2022 | Semester – III
  • B.Com. (Hons.) (UGCF) – 2023 | Semester – II
  • B.Com. (Pass) (UGCF) – 2023 | Semester – II

The contents of the book are as follows:

• Introduction
  • The Company and its Characteristics
  • Overview of Administration of Company Law
  • Types of Companies
• Formation and Incorporation Document
  • Formation of Company
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Articles of Association
• Share Capital
  • Prospectus
  • Issue and Allotment of Shares
  • Calls, Forfeiture and Transfer of Shares
• Management and Meetings
  • Company Management
  • Meetings and Requisites of Valid Meetings
• Dividends, Audits and Winding Up
  • Dividend
  • Audit and Auditors
  • Winding Up