Company Law

Overview of Bonus Share IssuanceIssuing bonus shares enables a company to convert its accumulated profits or certain reserves into share capital by allotting additional shares to its current sharehold...

1. Introduction to Insider Compliance in IndiaThe landscape of corporate governance in India is undergoing rapid transformation, with particular attention on the role and obligations of "Insiders" as...

1. IntroductionThe journey from a private entity to a publicly listed company through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is transformative, bringing with it heightened public scrutiny, regulatory compli...

OverviewThe Indian online gaming landscape has experienced explosive expansion, propelled by widespread internet affordability, smartphone proliferation, and surging user engagement. While e-sports an...

Introduction to MCA Portal TransitionThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has implemented the final migration phase of 38 critical company e-forms—including AOC-4 and its related forms—to the advan...

1. IntroductionWhile minutes of board and committee meetings are frequently regarded as mere administrative tasks, their significance extends far beyond routine documentation. In reality, meticulously...

The Companies Act, 2013, as amended, sets out a comprehensive structure for the incorporation and regulation of various types of companies in India. Section 2(20) of the Act defines a company as any e...

1. OverviewThe honorary title of Chairman Emeritus has become increasingly common among Indian corporations as a means to facilitate leadership succession and maintain continuity. However, this design...

Setting up an Indian business presence as a foreign company involves a series of structured actions in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013, and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Th...

Unlisted public companies in India must fulfill a variety of statutory obligations each year, as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013, and related regulations. These responsibilities encompass director...

1. OverviewInvestment Holding Companies (IHCs), often referred to as Holdcos, are integral to the contemporary corporate environment in India. These entities are primarily established for the purpose...

Overview of the Dematerialization RequirementThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently mandated that most private companies in India, with the exception of small and government entities, tr...

1. IntroductionA company's name is not just a label—it embodies its identity, reputation, and strategic direction. Businesses in India may opt to change their name for a range of reasons: rebranding,...

IntroductionThe Supreme Court of India, in its recent decision in Vijaya Bank and Others v. Prashant B. Narnaware (Civil Appeal Nos. 11708 of 2016 and 11499 of 2016, decided on May 14, 2025), addresse...

Arbitration has established itself as a preferred mechanism for the resolution of commercial conflicts, offering flexibility and expediency compared to conventional litigation. Central to its effectiv...

Introduction to Winding Up of Public Limited CompaniesWinding up signifies the legal termination of a company’s existence, involving the cessation of business operations, realization and distribution...

(i) Legal Framework and Definition of Deposits(a) The question of whether Non-Convertible Unsecured Debentures (NCUDs) can be considered as deposits often arises in the domain of company law and finan...

Introduction to Governing Documents: Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreementsi) Understanding Articles of Association (AoA)The Articles of Association (AoA) serve as the foundational gover...

Introduction: Evolving Cybersecurity Mandates for Smaller REsIndia’s capital market regulator, SEBI, has established the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) to address the unique chal...

IntroductionThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has rolled out significant amendments to the annual filing forms MGT-7A and AOC-4, effective from July 14, 2025. The overhaul is aimed at strengthen...