Company Law

In the present edition the author has discussed new concepts introduced by the Companies Act, 2013 such as class action suits, one person company, corporate social responsibility, constitution of National Company Law Tribunal, power of a company to buy its own securities, reduction of share capital, corporate governance, mergers and amalgamations, role and liability of independent directors, function of the Directors' Nomination and Remuneration Committee, depositor’s protection, etc.

About The Author 

Dr. Avtar Singh, B.Com., LL.M., LL.D, is a multi-faceted personality, who has adorned his cap with multiple feathers- Author, Advocate, Professor. He has been awarded with numerous prestigious honours like Saraswati Sammaan by the U.P. Government and Vidya Bhushan Sammaan by the Hindi Sansthan in U.P., for his contributions in the field of legal education. In his decades long career he has been a visiting professor of Business Laws at IIM, Lucknow and Reader in Law at Lucknow University. 

Titles written by him have been prescribed by many leading universities and have been lauded by both students and teachers. His works and writing style have been appreciated both Nationally and Internationally. 

He has followed his signature style of writing in all his works- the most comprehensive study of the subject that he takes in his hands in a simple and lucid language. He has written in both English and Hindi languages. 

His list of works include: Business Law, Company Law (in English and Hindi), Competition Law, Consumer Protection: Law and Practice, Contract Law (Easy Law Series), Introduction to Company Law (in English and Hindi), Introduction to Law of Negotiable Instruments, Introduction to Partnership (including Limited Liability Partnership) (in English and Hindi), Intellectual Property Law, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation (in English and Hindi), Laws of Banking and Negotiable Instruments (in English and Hindi), Law of Carriage (Air, Land and Sea), Law of Contract and Specific Relief (in English and Hindi), Law of Insolvency, Law of Insurance, Law of Partnership (Principles, Practice & Taxation), Law of Sale of Goods (in English and Hindi), Negotiable Instruments (in English and Hindi), Textbook on Law of Contract and Specific Relief. 

• All India Reporter: The book is indispensable for Company Executives and Government departments of company affairs. The utility of the book to the legal profession is immeasurable.
• Academy Law Review: The book is recommended, without any reservation, to the students and teachers of law.
• Malaya Law Review, Singapore: Dr. Avtar Singh's commentary on the Indian Company Law has been considered a leading student text on the subject in India... A well organised and well written book, that is an adequate introduction to the Indian law of companies. The book is well researched and includes references to the leading Indian cases.
• Management Accountant : The book can be treated as a classic reference and a source material of study.
• Economic Times: The author has made a fine attempt in bringing the book up-to-date and has ensured that there are no loose ends. The entire subject has been written in a clear style which makes reading delectable, more so because of the easy and lucid language... The various provisions have been explained very well.
• Central India Law Quarterly: It can be easily termed as the best text-book on the subject of Company Law.
•  "... it is useful at all levels of advocates, company affairs, teachers, academicians and students and even to valuers and tax authorities. ... It is a ready reckoner for advocates and law teachers. ..."

• "The book is unique as it explains provisions in a language which is easy to grasp for students." - K.S. Mishra, Bharatpur (Rajasthan)

• "...It is a good reference guide for students of LL.B. (3 yrs) & Integrated LL.M. ... the book is also helpful for research scholars..." - Santosh Kumar Rath, Balasore (Orissa)

• "Subject matter and the language are extremely good for students." -   Prof. V. R. Shirol
• It is a ready reckoner for advocates and law teachers. The book is quiet useful to update their knowledge. It is strongly recommended. The book needs space at all corporate and legal offices.- Dr. K. R. Nagaraj
• "This is a good book, I have studied it during my CA & CS"- Mohit Bhatnagar, Himalayan School of Management

1. Corporate Personality

2. Registration and Incorporation

3. Memorandum of Association

4. Articles of Association

5. Prospectus

6. Promoters

7. Securities (Shares)

8. Shareholders and Members

9. Share Capital

10. Directors .

11. Meetings

12. Dividends, Accounts and Audit .

13. Borrowing, Lending, Investments and Contracts

14. Debentures . 461

15. Majority Powers and Minority Rights

16. Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement .

17. Inspection, Inquiry and Investigations .

18. Kinds of Company

19. Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations .

20. Removal of Names of Companies from Register of Companies

21. Winding Up

22. Voluntary Winding Up

23. Provisions Applicable to Every Mode of Winding Up

24.Miscellaneous