New Companies Act - The Companies Act, 2013

The Company Law 2013, is a book that deals with seminal changes brought about by the New Company Law 2013 replacing previous Act - Company Act, 1956. Company Act 2013 is timely intervention to keep pace with the evolving e-economy. This Act is a modern Act which is practical and time efficient. This Act has brought about numerous changes in the fundamentals of Company Law and Practice. This book strives to elaborate on these changes and perspective. Author is mindful of the fact that Company law is stepping stone for Corporate Law and accordingly this book builds strong fundamentals for the readers of Company Law. This book is divided into bite size chapters covering each concept in detail and using language comprehensible to early readers. This book will be a valuable asset to students of Law, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretaries, Companies, lawyers and to entrepreneurs who wish to understand ecology of Corporate Law in India.

1.  Outline of Indian Governance Structure and Function

2.  Introduction to Company Law

3.  Types of Companies

4.  One Person Company (OPC)

5.  Meaning and Purpose of Memorandum of Association

6.  Articles of Association

7.  Prospectus and Allotment of Securities

8.  Procedure for Registration of a Company under MCA-21 or Incorporation of Company

9.  Share Capital of Company

10.  Debentures

11.  Acceptance of Deposits

12.  Securing of Debts: Charges: Creation, Modification and Satisfaction of Charges

13.  Meetings - Corporate Decision-Making

14.  Dividend

15.  Accounts of Companies

16.  Audit and Auditors

17.  Appointment and Qualifications of Directors

18.  Appointment and Remuneration of Key Managerial Personnel

19.  Inspection, Inquiry and Investigation

20.  Registers, Returns and Minutes

21.  Compromise, Arrangement and Mergers

22.  Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement

23.  Class Action Suits - s.245

24.  Revival and Rehabilitation of Sick Companies

25.  Key Highlights of Companies Act 2013