March 25, 2025

Voting Rights of Shareholders

Shareholders casting votes during a company meeting, symbolizing their voting rights

In the corporate framework, shareholder voting rights play a crucial role in decision-making and governance. Section 47 of the Companies Act, 2013, establishes the legal foundation for shareholders’ voting rights in India. This provision ensures equitable participation of shareholders in corporate affairs, outlining the specific rights of equity and preference shareholders. Voting Rights of Equity […]

Articles of Association (AoA) of a Company

The Articles of Association (AoA) is a fundamental document that defines a company’s nature, purpose, and operational framework. Along with the Memorandum of Association, it constitutes the company’s legal foundation. The AoA must be submitted at the time of incorporation and outlines the responsibilities of directors, the type of business the company will undertake, and

Doctrine of Constructive Notice

The Doctrine of Constructive Notice is a fundamental principle in company law that places an obligation on individuals and entities dealing with a company to be aware of its Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA). These documents, once registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), become public documents and can be accessed

The Doctrine of Indoor Management

In corporate law, legal doctrines play a crucial role in defining the relationship between companies and those who deal with them. Two fundamental principles in this domain are the Doctrine of Constructive Notice and the Doctrine of Indoor Management. While the Doctrine of Constructive Notice protects companies by assuming that outsiders are aware of the