Comprehensive Company Law Notes covering Companies Act, corporate governance, SEBI, insolvency, mergers, compliance and case laws.
Part I: Foundations of Company Law
Topic Title Introduction to Company Law: Meaning, Nature and Scope History and Evolution of Company Law in India Development of Corporate Law: Historical and Modern Perspectives Sources of Company Law in India Constitutional Framework of Company Law Companies Act, 2013: Structure and Overview Important Definitions under the Companies Act, 2013 Corporate Personality and Separate Legal Entity Corporate Governance: Meaning, Principles and Importance Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA): Functions and Role National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT): Powers and Jurisdiction National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT): Structure and Functions Registrar of Companies (ROC): Powers and Functions Administration of Company Law in India Relationship between Company Law and Other Branches of Law
Part II: Incorporation and Types of Companies
Topic Title Meaning and Characteristics of a Company Classification and Types of Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 One Person Company (OPC): Formation, Features and Compliance Private Company: Incorporation, Features and Legal Framework Public Company: Meaning, Characteristics and Regulation Government Company under the Companies Act Foreign Companies in India: Legal Framework and Compliance Holding and Subsidiary Companies: Concepts and Legal Implications Associate Companies under Company Law Small Companies: Features and Compliance Requirements Dormant Companies under the Companies Act Producer Companies: Formation and Legal Framework Section 8 Companies: Non-Profit Corporate Entities Illegal Associations and Their Legal Consequences Promotion of a Company: Meaning and Process Promoters: Duties, Rights and Liabilities Incorporation of a Company: Step-by-Step Procedure Certificate of Incorporation and Its Legal Effect Commencement of Business under the Companies Act Corporate Veil and Lifting of Corporate Veil Pre-Incorporation Contracts and Their Enforceability
Part III: Memorandum, Articles and Prospectus
Topic Title Memorandum of Association (MOA): Meaning and Importance Clauses of the Memorandum of Association Alteration of Memorandum of Association Doctrine of Ultra Vires in Company Law Articles of Association (AOA): Meaning and Scope Alteration of Articles of Association Doctrine of Constructive Notice Doctrine of Indoor Management Exceptions to the Doctrine of Indoor Management Prospectus under Company Law: Meaning and Significance Types of Prospectus under the Companies Act Shelf Prospectus: Meaning and Legal Framework Red Herring Prospectus under Company Law Misstatements in Prospectus and Legal Consequences Civil and Criminal Liability for Misstatements in Prospectus
Part IV: Share Capital and Securities
Topic Title Share Capital: Meaning, Nature and Classification Types of Share Capital under Company Law Equity Shares: Rights and Characteristics Preference Shares: Types and Legal Framework Sweat Equity Shares under the Companies Act Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs): Legal Framework Bonus Shares: Meaning and Procedure Rights Issue of Shares under Company Law Private Placement of Securities Public Issue of Securities and Regulatory Framework Issue of Shares at Premium Issue of Shares at Discount Share Certificates and Their Legal Significance Share Warrants under Company Law Transfer of Shares: Procedure and Legal Framework Transmission of Shares under Company Law Buy-Back of Shares: Legal Framework and Procedure Reduction of Share Capital under the Companies Act Debentures: Meaning, Types and Legal Regulation Charges under the Companies Act, 2013 Registration and Satisfaction of Charges Corporate Finance and Securities Regulation
Part V: Membership and Shareholder Rights
Topic Title Membership in a Company: Meaning and Acquisition Rights of Members under Company Law Liabilities of Members in a Company Register of Members and Beneficial Ownership Minority Shareholders and Their Protection Majority Rule and Corporate Democracy Rule in Foss v. Harbottle and Its Significance Exceptions to the Rule in Foss v. Harbottle Oppression and Mismanagement under Company Law Class Action Suits under the Companies Act, 2013
Part VI: Directors and Corporate Management
Topic Title Board of Directors: Composition and Functions Director Identification Number (DIN) Appointment of Directors under Company Law Qualifications and Disqualifications of Directors Independent Directors: Role and Responsibilities Women Directors under the Companies Act Managing Directors and Whole-Time Directors Key Managerial Personnel (KMP): Appointment and Functions Powers and Duties of Directors Fiduciary Duties and Liabilities of Directors Removal and Vacation of Office of Directors Board Meetings: Procedure and Compliance Requirements Board Committees under Company Law Audit Committee: Composition and Functions Nomination and Remuneration Committee Stakeholders Relationship Committee
Part VII: Company Meetings and Resolutions
Topic Title Company Meetings: Meaning, Types and Legal Framework Annual General Meeting (AGM) Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) Notice, Quorum and Conduct of Meetings Ordinary and Special Resolutions Postal Ballot and E-Voting Mechanism Minutes of Meetings and Secretarial Standards
Part VIII: Accounts, Audit and Corporate Governance
Topic Title Books of Accounts and Financial Statements Board’s Report under the Companies Act Auditors: Appointment, Powers and Duties Internal Audit and Secretarial Audit Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ESG and Business Responsibility Reporting Corporate Governance Framework in India
Part IX: Corporate Restructuring and M&A
Topic Title Compromise and Arrangement under Company Law Mergers and Amalgamations Fast Track Mergers under the Companies Act Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions Demergers and Corporate Reconstruction Takeovers and Acquisitions Scheme of Arrangement under Company Law
Part X: Corporate Fraud and Investigations
Topic Title Fraud and Corporate Misconduct Insider Trading and Corporate Compliance Related Party Transactions Beneficial Ownership and Corporate Transparency Shell Companies and Regulatory Concerns Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) Corporate Criminal Liability White-Collar Crimes in the Corporate Sector
Part XI: Winding Up and Insolvency Law
Topic Title Winding Up of Companies: Meaning and Modes Voluntary and Compulsory Winding Up Company Liquidator: Powers and Duties Dissolution of Companies under Company Law Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC): Introduction Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) Committee of Creditors (CoC) under IBC Resolution Professional under Insolvency Law Liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Cross-Border Insolvency
Part XII: Securities Law and Capital Markets
Topic Title Securities Market Regulation in India Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): Powers and Functions SEBI Act, 1992: Framework and Regulation Listing of Securities and Stock Exchange Regulation SEBI (LODR) Regulations and Corporate Disclosure Insider Trading Regulations under SEBI Law Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers (SAST) Regulations Investor Protection under Securities Laws
Part XIII: Contemporary Corporate Law
Topic Title Startup Regulation and Corporate Compliance in India Digital Corporate Compliance and E-Governance FinTech and Corporate Regulation Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Governance ESG Compliance and Sustainable Corporate Practices Data Protection and Privacy in Corporate Law Cross-Border Corporate Transactions Comparative Corporate Law Landmark Judgments in Company Law Contemporary Issues in Corporate Law Emerging Trends in Company Law Future of Corporate Governance in India
Part XIV: Corporate Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law (Advanced)
Topic Title Evolution of Insolvency Law in India Objectives and Framework of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Adjudicating Authorities under the IBC Financial Creditors under the IBC Operational Creditors under the IBC Corporate Debtors under the IBC Default and Trigger for Insolvency Proceedings Initiation of CIRP by Financial Creditors Initiation of CIRP by Operational Creditors Initiation of CIRP by Corporate Applicants Moratorium under Section 14 of the IBC Public Announcement and Claims Process Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Resolution Professional (RP) Committee of Creditors (CoC): Constitution and Powers Resolution Plans under the IBC Approval and Rejection of Resolution Plans Avoidance Transactions under the IBC Preferential Transactions Undervalued Transactions Extortionate Credit Transactions Fraudulent Transactions Liquidation Process under the IBC Voluntary Liquidation under the IBC Waterfall Mechanism under Section 53 Fast Track Insolvency Process Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process Group Insolvency Cross-Border Insolvency Framework Landmark Judgments under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Part XV: Competition Law and Corporate Regulation
Topic Title Introduction to Competition Law Evolution of Competition Law in India Competition Act, 2002: Overview Objectives of Competition Law Competition Commission of India (CCI) Director General under the Competition Act Anti-Competitive Agreements Horizontal Agreements Vertical Agreements Cartels under Competition Law Abuse of Dominant Position Determination of Dominance Predatory Pricing Relevant Market under Competition Law Combinations under Competition Law Mergers and Acquisitions under Competition Law Regulation of Combinations Competition Compliance Programmes Leniency Regulations Competition Law and Digital Markets Competition Law and Big Tech Companies Penalties under Competition Law Appeals under the Competition Act Landmark Judgments in Competition Law Emerging Trends in Competition Regulation
Part XVI: Banking and Corporate Finance Law
Topic Title Introduction to Banking Law Evolution of Banking Regulation in India Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Reserve Bank of India: Powers and Functions Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Banks Licensing of Banks Corporate Governance in Banking Institutions Prudential Norms and Banking Regulation Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) SARFAESI Act, 2002 Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) Securitisation and Asset Reconstruction Corporate Borrowing and Financing Project Finance Venture Capital Financing Private Equity Investments Infrastructure Financing External Commercial Borrowings Corporate Debt Instruments Corporate Bonds and Debentures Green Finance and Sustainable Finance Banking Frauds and Regulatory Compliance Landmark Judgments in Banking and Finance Law
Part XVII: Securities Law and Capital Markets (Advanced)
Topic Title Evolution of Securities Regulation in India Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 Depositories Act, 1996 Primary Market and Secondary Market Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Follow-On Public Offerings (FPOs) Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs) Rights Issues and Bonus Issues Preferential Allotments Listing and Delisting of Securities Corporate Disclosure Requirements Continuous Disclosure Obligations Insider Trading Regulations Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) Market Manipulation and Fraudulent Practices SEBI Enforcement Mechanism Stock Exchanges in India Corporate Governance under SEBI Regulations Shareholder Activism Institutional Investors and Corporate Governance ESG Disclosure Framework Social Stock Exchanges REITs and InvITs Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) Mutual Fund Regulations Landmark Judgments in Securities Law
Part XVIII: International Corporate and Business Law
Topic Title Introduction to International Corporate Law Multinational Corporations and Global Business Regulation Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) FEMA: Overview and Regulatory Framework Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions International Joint Ventures Corporate Mobility and Reincorporation International Commercial Contracts Corporate Tax Planning and International Business Transfer Pricing in International Transactions Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) OECD Guidelines and International Corporate Governance International Arbitration in Corporate Disputes UNCITRAL and International Business Law Comparative Corporate Governance Models Corporate Regulation in the United States Corporate Regulation in the United Kingdom Corporate Regulation in the European Union Corporate Regulation in Singapore Global Corporate Compliance Standards ESG and International Corporate Responsibility Corporate Human Rights Obligations Landmark International Corporate Law Cases
Part XIX: Contemporary and Emerging Corporate Law Issues
Topic Title Corporate Governance in the Digital Era Artificial Intelligence and Board Decision-Making Algorithmic Management and Corporate Accountability FinTech Regulation and Corporate Law Cryptocurrency and Corporate Compliance Blockchain Technology and Corporate Transactions Data Protection and Corporate Governance Cybersecurity Compliance for Companies ESG and Sustainable Corporate Governance Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility: Global Trends Whistleblower Protection in Corporate Entities Stakeholder Capitalism Diversity and Inclusion in Corporate Governance Digital Corporate Reporting Startup Ecosystem and Regulatory Challenges Unicorn Companies and Corporate Regulation Platform Economy and Corporate Governance Corporate Ethics and Responsible Business Conduct Future of Company Law and Corporate Governance
