Corporate, Commercial & Tax
Corporate Law
Company formation and compliance, shareholder matters and proceedings before the NCLT.
DLP's chamber: No. 548, A Block, High Court, Lucknow
What the law says
Companies are governed by the Companies Act, 2013 and LLPs by the LLP Act, 2008. Corporate work includes incorporation, board and shareholder resolutions, annual filings, share transfers and allotments, and director duties. Disputes such as oppression and mismanagement (Sections 241 and 242), and insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, are heard by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), with appeals to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
Consultation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What filings does a private company make every year?
Mainly the financial statements and the annual return with the Registrar of Companies, along with event-based filings such as changes in directors or share capital.
What is oppression and mismanagement?
Conduct of the company's affairs in a manner prejudicial to members or the company. Eligible members can apply to the NCLT under Section 241 for relief.
What are a director's main duties?
Section 166 requires directors to act in good faith in the company's interests, with due care and independent judgment, and to avoid conflicts of interest.
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