This book is a University Grants Commission ('UGC') & the University of Delhi recommended comprehensive & authentic textbook. This book aims to familiarize the students with an understanding of the Companies Act 2013 by providing the convoluted legal provisions in a more simplified and concise manner.

This book aims to fulfil the requirement of the following students of undergraduate courses in commerce and management:

• B.Com. (Hons.)
• B.Com.
• BBA/BBE of Delhi University
• Various Central Universities throughout India

The Present Publication is the 12th Edition, authored by Prof. Anil Kumar, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Updated & Amended] This book incorporates amendments introduced by the following:
• Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020
• Companies (Amendment) Act, 2018
• Amendments to relevant Rules under the Companies Act, 2013
• Provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, as applicable to companies
• [Case Laws & Illustrations] have been incorporated at appropriate places to enable easy comprehension for students
• [Flow Charts] have been incorporated to provide a bird's eye view of the legal process
• [Examination Questions & Case Problems] are given at the end of each chapter to enhance the utility of this book for the students preparing for their semester examinations.
• [Coverage of Past Examination Questions] is as follows:
• B.Com. (Hons.) Paper – May/June 2016
• B.Com. (Hons.) CBCS Paper – May 2017
• B.Com. (Hons.) CBCS Paper – May 2018
• B.Com. (Hons.) CBCS Paper – May 2019
• B.Com. (Hons.) CBCS Paper – Aug 2022
• B.Com. (P) CBCS Paper – Dec. 2022
• The flow of the book is as follows:
• The book is divided into 13 chapters
• The first three chapters introduce the basic concepts, administration of the law and kinds of companies
• Chapter four outlines the steps to float a company
• Subsequent chapters from five to twelve seek to give a legal framework in which companies operate, which includes:
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Prospectus including Book Building
• Shares including Dividends
• General Meetings
• Management of Companies
• Powers of Directors
• Chapter thirteen contains the concepts and modes of winding up of companies.
• The contents of the book are as follows:
• Company: Meaning and Features
• Overview of Administration of Company Law
• Kinds of Companies
• Formation of Company
• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association
• Prospectus
• Shares and Share Capital
• Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
• Shareholder Meetings
• Audit
• Divided Provisions
• Winding up of Companies
• Previous Examination Papers
• B.Com. (Hons.) | May-June 2016
• B.Com. (Hons.) | CBCS | May 2017
• B.Com. (Hons.) | CBCS | May 2018
• B.Com. (Hons.) | CBCS | May 2019
• B.Com. (Hons.) | CBCS | Aug. 2022
• B.Com. (Pass) | CBCS | Dec. 2022