Month: November 2013

An Insight Into One Person Company

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Introduction: The Companies Act, 2013 has brought about a remarkable development in the corporate arena by bringing in the concept of One Person Company (“OPC”). Under the ‘old’ Companies Act, 1956 minimum two members were required for formation of a Private Limited Company. This was a hindrance to the entrepreneurs who wanted to go ‘solo’. …

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In the earlier issue we have discussed on section 17 of the Companies Act, 1956 and in the present issue we shall proceed with section 22 & 23 which deals with the rectification of name of Company and registration of change of name respectively. Query # 1 : Where Registrar of Companies directed petitioner-company to …

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Legal Jargon

Word: “a priori assumption” Meaning: an assumption that is true without further proof or need to prove it. Example: It is assumed the sun will come up tomorrow. Word – “in limine” Meaning: preliminary Example: when a writ petition is dismissed in limine, it is dismissed at the admission stage.

FRESENIUS KABI ONCOLOGY LTD v. SEBI [SAT]

SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 – Regulation Listed company – promoter diluted 9% of its shareholding by way of approved Offer for Sale “OFS” scheme – later company opted for delisting which was approved by majority of shareholders – Board insisted that the company’s eligibility for delisting should be linked to its promoter’s …

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India –definition of ‘group company’ Reserve Bank of India has reviewed the extant FDI Policy so as to incorporate the definition for ‘group company’. The same has been announced by RBI vide its notification RBI/2013-14/356 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.68 dated November 01, 2013. As per the definition, ‘Group company’ …

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA

Issues pertaining to primary issuance of debt securities – Amendment to Simplified Debt Listing Agreement SEBI has decided to implement the following measures for the development of Corporate Bond Market. This decision has been taken consequent to its discussion with issuers and various other market participants and has been circulated vide Circular No CIR/IMD/DF/18/2013 dated …

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