Corporate Law Referencer by Dr. Sumit Pahwa is a comprehensive two-volume reference work covering the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The 12th Edition, 2026, is updated up to 1 April 2026 and brings together the legislative and regulatory framework relevant to corporate law and compliance in India in a structured, section-wise format.
Designed as a practical reference for day-to-day corporate law work, the book consolidates statutory provisions and related regulatory material in one place, making it easier to research, interpret and apply corporate law requirements.
Key Features:
- Section-wise integrated reference: Circulars, Orders, Rules, Notifications (CORN), procedures, FAQs, resolutions and judicial precedents are placed under the relevant statutory sections for quick reference.
- Extensive compliance resources: Includes 250+ procedures and compliance checklists covering both listed and unlisted companies, along with compliance tables for LODR, Takeover Code, Insider Trading, Buy-Back, ESOP and Sweat Equity Regulations.
- Practical FAQs and judicial precedents: Contains 800+ FAQs addressing grey areas and practical compliance issues, supported by 250+ landmark judgments on important corporate law matters.
- Drafting and secretarial support: Provides formats of 100+ resolutions under relevant sections along with Secretarial Standards for practical corporate and secretarial work.
- Adjudication insights: Includes notes on 100+ adjudication orders, highlighting key matters and the implications and costs of corporate law non-compliance.
- Quick-reference tools: Features 23 Quick Reference Tables (QRTs) for efficient access to important corporate law and compliance information.
- Regularly updated reference: Incorporates legislative and regulatory developments under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008 up to 1 April 2026.
This book is ideal for company secretaries, corporate lawyers, advocates, chartered accountants, compliance professionals, finance professionals, directors, legal departments, corporate consultants and students seeking a practical reference on Indian corporate law and compliance.