Lexis Nexis’s Company Meetings – Law, Practice and Procedure by K R Chandratre – 4th Edition 2023.

Lexis Nexis’s Company Meetings – Law, Practice and Procedure by K R Chandratre – 4th Edition 2023.

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The new edition of “Company Meetings: Law, Practice and Procedure” provides comprehensive guidance on the new concepts and amendments introduced by the Companies Act, 2013. It is particularly important due to the provisions related to meetings of members and directors under the Companies Act, 2013, which became effective from 1 April 2014. Here are some key features of the book:

• Coverage: The book caters to all types of companies, including private and public, listed and unlisted, and covers all types of meetings. It is designed to be useful to company secretaries, lawyers, judges, and other organizations besides companies.
• Updates: The new edition encapsulates the changes brought by the Companies Act, 2013, along with the principles governing provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 laid down by Indian and English case law.
• Incorporated Changes: It includes comprehensive commentary on the law relating to meetings concerning companies under the Companies Act and sets out principles governing provisions of Companies Act, 2013 laid down by Indian and English case law.
• Secretarial Standards: The book incorporates a discussion about the Secretarial Standards SS1 and SS2, along with their checklists for compliance. These standards concern board meetings and general meetings, and were pronounced effective from 1 October 2017.
• Practical Aspects: The book focuses on the practical aspects of all relevant provisions of the Companies Act and Rules made thereunder, including the major amendments made by SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018.

In summary, this edition of “Company Meetings: Law, Practice and Procedure” is a valuable resource for understanding the legal and practical aspects of company meetings under the Companies Act, 2013, incorporating recent changes and providing guidance for conducting and convening meetings, as well as post-meeting formalities.

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