Taxmann Company Law (A Comprehensive Textbook on Companies Act 2013) - 27th Edition (2025) is an updated and detailed textbook that provides in-depth coverage of the Companies Act, 2013. It is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for students, professionals, and practitioners in understanding corporate law in India.

Key Features:

• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
  • B.Com., BBA, BBS, M.Com., MBA, LL.B., etc.
  • Offers a student-friendly approach, replete with summaries, practice questions, and illustrations
• Professional Course Candidates
  • CA, CS, CMA, CFA aspirants
  • Contains examination-oriented questions and answers, plus practical case-based problems that help students grasp the nuances of Company Law
• Academics and Researchers
  • College/university faculty and corporate law scholars
  • Provides in-depth analyses, case law references, and comprehensive coverage of emerging trends
• Corporate Professionals
  • Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, Corporate Lawyers, Directors, Compliance Officers
  • Invaluable for staying updated on regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and best practices in corporate governance
• Legal and Financial Practitioners
  • Lawyers, Business Consultants, Bankers
  • Useful as a quick reference to key provisions, procedural steps, and judicial interpretations

• The Present Publication is the 27^th Edition | 2025 and updated till 31^st December 2024. This book is authored by Dr G.K. Kapoor & Dr Sanjay Dhamija, with the following noteworthy features:

• Highlights of the 27^th Edition
  • Regulatory Updates
    • Direct Listing on International Exchanges – Explains the new avenue for raising capital globally
    • M&A Simplification for Holding/Subsidiary Companies – Addresses cross-border provisions and streamlined merger processes now extended to foreign holding companies as well
    • Central Processing Centre (CPC) – Details how e-forms and filings are centrally processed to ensure efficiency and transparency
    • E-Adjudication Platform – Discusses how electronic adjudication mechanisms expedite and simplify dispute resolution and penalty imposition
  • Case Law Compendium
    • Incorporates landmark judicial decisions reported up to 31^st  December 2024, shedding light on how courts interpret major provisions
  • Rule Amendments & Clarifications
    • Incorporates critical changes to rules under the Companies Act, 2013, which impact day-to-day compliance and corporate procedures
  • Feedback-Driven Enhancements
    • Readers' and peers' feedback has been integrated to clarify complex topics and expand discussion where necessary
• Covers the entire spectrum of Indian Company Law—from history and incorporation to meetings, accounts & audit, winding up, and more
• Summaries at Chapter-End: Quick recaps of vital legal provisions
• Practice questions (theory and practical problems) with hints culled from past exams of universities and professional institutes
• Includes specimen notices, minutes, resolutions, and forms to familiarise readers with real-life documentation requirements
• Real-life references and annotated cases help decode complex statutory provisions
• Links the Companies Act, 2013 with relevant SEBI guidelines, clarifications, and the Depositories Act, ensuring a seamless understanding of how corporate laws work together
• Complex legal concepts and jargon are reinterpreted in straightforward language, enabling quick comprehension and retention
• Everything is placed at the relevant sections, ensuring the reader can see exactly how the amendments affect specific provisions

• The structure of the book is as follows:

• Logical Progression
  • It starts with the legal foundation and historical context
  • Moves through incorporation and corporate management principles
  • Discusses meetings, share capital, and governance
  • Explores complex areas such as compromises, arrangements, and winding up
  • Ends with specialised topics (e-governance, depository system, corporate governance)
• Section-Wise Index
  • Offers a quick reference for locating discussions on specific statutory provisions
  • Ensures that users can find relevant commentary on a particular section without navigating the entire book
• Chapter Summaries & Practice Material
  • Each chapter closes with a concise summary and "Test Your Knowledge" section, featuring questions and practical problems with hints to solutions
• Real-World Perspective
  • Incorporates references to forms and procedural documents
  • Explains the practical steps a company must take in areas like registration, share issues, holding meetings, etc.