Articles by G S Rao

New guidelines of SC for dealing with cheque bouncing cases

Posted by G S Rao 05 December 2017 20781 Views

The recent judgment rendered by two judges bench of Supreme court in the case M/s Meters and Instruments Private Ltd Vs Kanchan Mehta, gives relief to accused

Who is liable when cheque is issued on personal account for discharging debt of Company?

Posted by G S Rao 14 December 2015 26512 Views

Introduction:Recently two judge bench of Supreme court delivered an interesting judgment on offence underSection 138 of "Negotiable Instruments, Act,1881" ( referred as NI, Act) in the case "Mainudd

Listed Companies Beware of Clause no.36

Posted by G S Rao 08 August 2015 16398 Views

Introduction: SEBI�s recent order against New Delhi Television Ltd(NDTV) for violation of Clause no.36 of listing agreement is a matter of concern for all listed entities. SEBI slapped a fine of Rs.2 crores on NDTV for its failure to disclose

Is there a shift in the recent judgments of Apex Court in cheque bouncing cases under NI Act?

Posted by G S Rao 06 July 2015 37501 Views

Introduction:Cheque bouncing cases are once again in the news, after the pronouncement of land mark judgment, by Apex court in the case DasharathRoopsinghRath

New Land Acquisition Act - Is fair to Entrepreneurs?

Posted by G S Rao 25 September 2014 10521 Views

Introduction: The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013(Referred as New Act) is back in the news with new government is contem

Procedure laid down under N I Act for trial of 138 cases and Supreme Courts recent directions

Posted by G S Rao 14 May 2014 159131 Views

Introduction: Indian Banks Association filed a PIL in Supreme court for issuance of directions to all courts in the country for mandatory compliance of Section 143 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(Referred as NI Act) read with provisions of Sectio

The Companies Act, 2013 - Provisions relating to contribution to political parties

Posted by G S Rao 04 March 2014 81487 Views

Introduction: Political parties in India extend favors, for those who contribute them with hefty donations, when they come to power. Before elections donors have to keep both prominent parties in good spirit so that their future interests are balance

The Companies Act, 2013 - Provisions relating to Directors

Posted by G S Rao 15 January 2014 235798 Views

Introduction: The Board of Directors is an important body elected by the shareholders which acts as agent of shareholders. The Board is collectively responsible for making policies for good governance and efficient running of the company. The Compani

Provisions relating to Acceptance of Fixed deposits

Posted by G S Rao 08 January 2014 64396 Views

Introduction: Companies normally raise funds through issue of Equity/preference shares, debentures, commercial papers and inter corporate loans. Fixed deposits are also one of the instruments available to a company to raise funds to meet its short te

The Companies Act 2013- Provisions relating to dividend payment

Posted by G S Rao 17 December 2013 454978 Views

Introduction: The word "dividend" has origin from the Latin word dividendum. It means a thing to be divided. Every investor is aware that dividend is nothing but profits earned by the company and divided amongst the shareholde