The Companies Act, 2013
CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY
Section 2: Definitions
Bare Act
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
- "abridged prospectus" means a memorandum containing such salient features of a prospectus as may be specified by the Securities and Exchange Board by making regulations in this behalf;
- "accounting standards" means the standards of accounting or any addendum thereto for companies or class of companies referred to in section 133;
- "alter" or "alteration" includes the making of additions, omissions and substitutions;
- "Appellate Tribunal" means the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal constituted under section 410;
- "articles" means the articles of association of a company as originally fra… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where a startup called "Tech Innovate Pvt. Ltd." is preparing to raise funds for its expansion. The company decides to issue shares to the public and for this purpose, it needs to create a prospectus. However,… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.

