Company law

Company Law
By Dr. Avtar Singh | A Classic, Foundational Text on Company Law

Few company law textbooks have earned the reputation Dr. Avtar Singh's Company Law has built over decades — described by senior advocates as having become "immortal like the classic books written by Mulla," and long considered the natural starting point for any serious study of company law. This edition is published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Book is Essential

First written in the 1960s and revised through numerous editions since, Avtar Singh's Company Law offers a comprehensive account of the legal rules governing companies — from formation and incorporation through to winding up — written in a clear, practical style that has made it a foundational text for generations of law students and legal professionals. Its structured, chapter-by-chapter approach to core company law concepts makes complex corporate law genuinely learnable rather than just referenceable.

Key Features & Coverage

• Corporate Personality & Incorporation: Covers the nature of companies, registration, and the legal concept of corporate personality.
• Constitutional Documents: Detailed treatment of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Securities & Capital: Coverage of prospectus, shares, share capital, and shareholder/membership rights.
• Corporate Governance: In-depth discussion of directors' duties, company meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Financial Provisions: Coverage of dividends, accounts, and audit requirements.
• Clear, Structured Writing: Written in an accessible style with extensive headings and sub-headings for quick reference.

Ideal For:

• Law Students: A foundational textbook for company law coursework at the LLB level.
• Corporate Lawyers: A reliable conceptual reference for core company law principles.
• Company Secretaries & Executives: Useful for understanding the legal framework governing corporate operations.
• Legal Researchers: A classic reference text frequently cited in company law scholarship.