This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on ‘Companies Act, 2013 as amended by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020. This book aims to represent an impressive and judicious blending of the provisions of the Companies Act, Judicial Decisions, Clarifications issued by SEBI. The text is interspersed with interpretations, explanations and illustrations, to help the students assimilate the provisions in a better way.

This book aims to fulfill the requirement of students of B.Com/BBA/BBS/LL.B./CFA/CA/CS/CMA & other professional courses

The Present Publication is the 23^rd Edition & amended by Companies (Amendment) Act 2020, authored by Dr. G.K. Kapoor & Dr. Sanjay Dhamija, with the following noteworthy features:

• The 23^rd Edition incorporates the following changes introduced by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020
  • Decriminalization of certain offenses, not involving fraud, injury to the public interest or non-compoundable offenses
  • A new chapter relating to the Producer Companies has been incorporated
  • Various other amendments relating to remuneration to non-executive directors, setting-up of benches of NCLAT, reduction in timelines for right issues, preparation of periodical financial results by unlisted companies, and relaxation relating to expenditure on CSR, etc. have been incorporated in this edition
• The provisions of the law are presented in a simple and lucid style, backed by most up-to-date case decisions. Also, a number of specimen notices, minutes and resolutions have been given at relevant  places to help students answer questions.
• [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors:
  • Interaction of the author/teacher with his/her students in the class-room
  • Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels
  • Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book
• [Summaries] are provided at the end of each chapter containing substantive provisions of the law
• [Hints to Questions & Practical Problems] have been provided and selected from past examination question of various universities and professional institutes
• The book follows six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of ‘zero-error’
• [Latest & Landmark Case Laws] have been provided through-out the book
• Contents of this book is as follows:
  • History of Company Legislation
  • Meaning and Nature of a Company
  • Kinds of Companies
  • Formation and Incorporation of a Company
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Articles of Association
  • Prospectus
  • Acceptance of Public Deposits
  • Share and Share Capital
  • Membership
  • Registers and Returns
  • Investments, Loans, Borrowings and Debentures
  • Divisible Profits and Dividends
  • Company Management
  • Company Secretary and Practising Company Secretary
  • Company Meetings – I | General
  • Company Meetings – II | General Body Meetings
  • Company Meetings – III | Board Meetings
  • Accounts and Audit
  • Inspection, Inquiry and Investigation
  • Majority Rule and Minority Protection
  • Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
  • Compromises, Arrangements, Reconstruction and Amalgamation
  • Winding Up
  • Authorities under the Companies Act, 2013
  • Service of Documents
  • Corporate Governance
  • The Depositories Act, 1996 | An Analysis
  • Company Law in a Computerised Environment – E-Governance and E-Filing