Taxmann Company Law By Anil Kumar 15th Edition January 2026

Company Law By Anil Kumar 15th Edition January 2026

Company Law By Anil Kumar 15th Edition January 2026

The Present Publication is the 15^th Edition | 2026, authored by Prof. Anil Kumar, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive and Current Legal Coverage]
  • Incorporates all major amendments to the Companies Act and relevant Rules
  • Integrates applicable provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, ensuring continuity between classical company law and modern insolvency resolution
• [Conceptual Clarity with Legal Precision]
  • Each topic is introduced through conceptual explanations before moving to statutory provisions
  • Complex doctrines and procedures are broken down into structured narratives supported by illustrations
• [Strong Pedagogical Framework]
  • Flowcharts are widely used to present procedural sequences (incorporation, prospectus issuance, book-building, insolvency resolution, etc.).
  • Illustrations and case references are placed contextually rather than mechanically
• [Integrated Case Law Learning]
  • Important judicial decisions are discussed within chapters where they naturally arise
  • Each chapter concludes with a curated list of important case laws, enabling focused revision and recall
• [Examination-oriented Design]
  • Examination questions and case problems are provided at the end of each chapter
  • A dedicated section presents Chapter-wise Previous Exam Questions (2019–2025), allowing students to:
    • Identify frequently tested areas
    • Understand the nature and framing of university questions
    • Prioritise preparation based on historical exam trends

The book comprises 13 logically sequenced chapters, moving from foundational concepts to advanced corporate processes and end-stage outcomes:

• Company | Meaning and Features – Corporate personality, characteristics, and lifting of the corporate veil
• Administration of Company Law – Regulatory framework, authorities, and enforcement mechanisms (including NCLT/NCLAT)
• Kinds of Companies – Private, public, government, foreign, OPC, small, dormant, producer companies, not-for-profit associations, and illegal associations
• Formation of Company – Promoters, pre-incorporation contracts, online incorporation, SPICe+, and MCA procedures
• Memorandum of Association – Clauses, alteration, and legal implications
• Articles of Association – Nature, contents, alteration, and key doctrines (constructive notice, indoor management, ultra vires)
• Prospectus – Fixed price and book-building processes, red herring prospectus, misstatements, and Green Shoe Option
• Shares and Share Capital – Allotment, forfeiture, ESOPs, bonus issues, buy-back, transfer, transmission, and dematerialisation
• Directors and Key Managerial Personnel – Appointment, classification, powers, duties, and governance roles
• Shareholders’ Meetings – AGM, EGM, virtual meetings, resolutions, postal ballot, and e-voting
• Audit – Statutory audit, auditor appointment and rotation, and secretarial audit
• Dividend Provisions – Declaration, payment, unpaid dividends, and Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)
• Winding Up of Companies – Modes of winding up and insolvency resolution under the IBC 2016

About the Author

Anil Kumar, Ph.D, is Associate Professor and Coordinator, National Centre of Corporate Governance, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi. An alumnus of SRCC, he did his Post Graduation in Commerce from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University.