The Companies Act, 2013
CHAPTER IV: SHARE CAPITAL AND DEBENTURES
Section 71: Debentures
Bare Act
(1) A company may issue debentures with an option to convert such debentures into shares, either wholly or partly at the time of redemption: Provided that the issue of debentures with an option to convert such debentures into shares, wholly or partly, shall be approved by a special resolution passed at a general meeting.
(2) No company shall issue any debentures carrying any voting rights.
(3) Secured debentures may be issued by a company subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
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Explanation using examples
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