Author name: Akash Tiwari

Annual General Meeting and Consequences of Default in holding Annual General Meeting

Every type of company, must once in a year hold an annual general meeting as per Section 166 of the Companies Act, 1956. Not more than 15 months must elapse between the date of one annual general meeting and that of the next. However, a company may hold its first annual general meeting within 18 […]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

Comprehensive guidelines on Offer For Sale (OFS) of Shares by Promoters through the Stock Exchange Mechanism SEBI has through its recent Circular No. CIR/MRD/DP/17 /2013 dated May 30, 2013 amended the comprehensive guidelines on sale of shares through OFS mechanism issued vide earlier circular nos CIR/MRD/DP/18/2012 dated July 18, 2012 and  circular CIR/MRD/DP/04/2012 dated January

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Legal Jargon

Word : Burden of proof Meaning : A rule of evidence that requires a party to a court action to prove something, otherwise the contrary will be assumed by the court Example: In criminal trials, the prosecution has the burden of proving the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt (because of the presumption of innocence).

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

Acknowledgement by banks at the time of submission of Form 15-G / 15-H In view to protect interest of the depositors and for rendering better customer service,Reserve Bank of India has through its circular RBI/2012-13/516 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.100/09.07.005/2012-13 dated 31st May 2013, advised banks to give an acknowledgment at the time of receipt of Form 15-G/15-H. This

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Legal Jargon

Word: “Bonafide ” Meaning: in good faith Example: All the Directors must act bonafide for the benefit of the company as whole. Pronunciation: Bo-na-fi-de Word: “Restitutio in integrum ” Meaning: Restoration to the original position. Example: In a breach of contract case, the injured party may ask the court to restore the parties to the

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