Membership of a Company: Who is a Member, Modes of Becoming Member, Cessation, Register, Rights and Duties
A company’s “member” is the person recorded in the register of members or as a depository’s beneficial owner; in short, a member is the legal owner on record, which may differ from the beneficial shareholder until registration aligns. Who is a member Modes of becoming member Cessation of membership Register of members Rights of members…
Read article Company Prospectus: Definition, Compliance, Mis-statements, Remedies
A prospectus is the primary disclosure document inviting the public to subscribe to or purchase a company’s securities; it communicates material information about the issuer, the offer, risks, and use of proceeds so investors can make informed decisions. In practical terms, the prospectus is an invitation to offer that must meet statutory content, filing, and…
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Directors of a company: Minimum Number, Appointment, Retirement, Rights, Duties, Powers, Compensation
Directors form the mind and will of a company, with statutory rules governing how many are required, how they are appointed and retire, what rights and powers they wield, the fiduciary duties they owe, and how compensation is regulated. In brief, public companies need at least three directors, private companies two, and OPCs one, with…
Read article Difference between private limited and public limited company
The key differences between a Private Limited Company and a Public Limited company are tabled below. Particulars Public Limited Company Private Limited Company Minimum Number of share holders A Public limited company requires minimum 7 share- holders. A Private Limited Company requires minimum 2 share- holders. Maximum Number of Share Holders There is no limit…
Read article All -in -one Form INC-29 for registration/ Certificate of Incorporation of new company
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced Form INC-29, for registration and obtaining the certificate of incorporation that lessens paperwork to a large extent. This 8 pages new form is used as an alternate process to do away with the earlier process of filling out several forms separately for allotment of DIN, Name of the company…
The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: Lok Adalats and Their Role in Speedy Justice
The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 was enacted with the objective of providing free and competent legal services to weaker sections of society, thereby ensuring access to justice for all. One of the most important mechanisms introduced under this Act is the Lok Adalat system, which promotes alternative dispute resolution to reduce the burden on…
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