Expertise
Company Law
Our Advocates have substantial experience of handling disputes relating to company law, including oppression & mismanagement actions, winding up proceedings, shareholder disputes and Directors’ fraud. We regularly appear before the Supreme Court, National Company Law Tribunals and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal in such matters.
Reported Judgments
Supreme Court of India2021 SCC OnLine SC 3429
Vinod Krishan Khanna v. Amristar Swadeshi Woollen Mills Pvt. Ltd.
Appeared before the Supreme Court in an appeal against a decision by the NCLAT which reduced interest on valuation of shares in proceeding arising out of a petition for oppression and mismanagement.
NCLT / NCLAT2019 SCC OnLine NCLAT 847
Ankit Mittal v. Ankita Pratishthan
Appeared against a challenge to a decision of the NCLT approving merger on the grounds that it was anti-minority. The valuation was held to be illegal and the scheme struck down.
NCLT / NCLAT2025 SCC OnLine NCLAT 463
Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP v. Union of India and Ors.
Represented the Appellant in an appeal involving the question whether an SFIO Report can be taken on record by the NCLT even though it is akin to a charge-sheet.
NCLT / NCLATMANU/NL/0393/2025
Deloitte Haskins and Sells LLP v. Union of India and Ors. (II)
Successfully represented the Appellant in an appeal challenging amendment of a NCLT Petition without following the procedure for such amendments.
Common Questions
Why is Company Law important for businesses?
A company has a separate independent existence from its directors and shareholders. Therefore, it is necessary for specific laws which regulate incorporation and functioning of companies. Broadly, the framework under which companies operate, encompassing all stages of operations from incorporation to winding up and liquidation is referred to as Company Law. The principle legislation for this in India is the Companies Act, 2013. Laws such as Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 or Securities laws may also apply depending on facts of each case.
What is a Public Limited Company?
A Public Limited Company is a company that is not a private company and is able to offer its shares to the public which are freely tradeable (Companies Act, 2013, Section 2(71)). Moreover, unlike a private company, there is no statutorily prescribed limit on the number of shareholders that a public company can have.
Why is legal compliance important for companies?
Legal compliance is crucial for companies to prevent substantial financial penalties and imprisonment for directors, maintain reputation, and ensure business continuity by adhering to regulatory standards set by laws like the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 450).
What is a startup under Indian law?
The term "start-up" does not itself denote a specific kind of legal entity. Start-ups can be incorporated either as companies, partnership firms or limited liability firms, or even as sole proprietorships. Depending on the nature of work to be undertaken by the startup, the scales of operations and the number of employees, advise should be taken as to its incorporation and structuring.
What is the difference between Company Law and Corporate Law?
Company Law primarily deals with the formation, internal structure, and day-to-day administration of companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013 . Corporate Law is a broader term encompassing Company Law, corporate governance, financial regulations, and complex transactions applicable to corporations and other business entities.