Tag: Companies Act 2013

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Indian Company Law: Explained

Indian company law regulates corporations formed under Section 2(20) of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, superseding the Companies Act, 1956. History The Companies Act, 2013 superseded the Companies Act, 1956, under whose provisions Indian corporations previously

Prarthna Gupta September 18, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Book Review by Dr. Shreemanshu Dash: Avtar Singh’s Company Law by Siddharth Raja

A Classic Work in a Changing Corporate Landscape Avtar Singh’s Company Law occupies an important place in the literature on Indian company law. Over the years, the work has been

Prarthna Gupta September 7, 2026 Book Reviews

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Corporate Personality Explained: The Legal Identity of a Company

Corporate personality is one of the first concepts every law student encounters when studying company law, and for good reason. It explains why a company can own property, sue and

Prarthna Gupta August 26, 2026 Bestsellers

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Types of Prospectus Under the Companies Act, 2013: Explained

When a company wants to raise money from the public by issuing shares or debentures, it cannot simply advertise and collect funds. It must first issue a formal document called

Prarthna Gupta July 23, 2026 Bestsellers

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When Are Directors Personally Liable for Company Loans? (Complete Guide)

The Default Rule: Limited Liability A company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 is treated as a separate legal entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. This means that, as

Prarthna Gupta July 17, 2026 EBC Webstore Exclusive

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Winding Up of a Company in India: Meaning, Modes, and Legal Process Explained

What is Winding Up of a Company? Winding up of a company is the legal process of closing down a company's operations, settling its debts, and distributing any remaining assets

Prarthna Gupta July 9, 2026 Bestsellers

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One Person Company (OPC): Features, Benefits and Limitations

Starting a business alone no longer means operating as a sole proprietor. With the introduction of the Companies Act, 2013, India recognized a new form of business entity—the One Person

Prarthna Gupta March 30, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Duties and liabilities of directors in India Explained

Directors occupy a fiduciary and statutory position under the Companies Act, 2013. Their obligations arise from statute, common law fiduciary principles, the company’s constitutional documents, and sectoral regulations (e.g., SEBI

Prarthna Gupta February 12, 2026 Interesting Reads

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Understanding Company Types in India the Easy Way

Starting a business is a dream for many young people today. With the rise of startups, digital businesses, and entrepreneurship, it has become more important than ever to understand how

Prarthna Gupta September 2, 2025 Bestsellers