Corporate law in India is a set of laws that regulate the formation, management, and operation of companies, including their shareholders, directors, and officers. The following are the main branches of corporate laws in India:
Company Law: This branch of corporate law deals with the incorporation, management, and dissolution of companies. The Companies Act, 2013, is the primary legislation governing company law in India.
Securities Law: This branch of corporate law deals with the issuance, trading, and transfer of securities, such as stocks and bonds. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the primary regulator of securities law in India.
Competition Law: This branch of corporate law deals with the regulation of competition and anti-competitive practices in the market. The Competition Act, 2002, is the primary legislation governing competition law in India.
Mergers and Acquisitions Law: This branch of corporate law deals with the legal issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers of companies. It covers laws related to due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and documentation of such transactions.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law: This branch of corporate law deals with the legal issues related to insolvency and bankruptcy of companies. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, is the primary legislation governing insolvency and bankruptcy law in India.
Intellectual Property Law: This branch of corporate law deals with the legal issues related to the protection of intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
These are some of the major branches of corporate law in India. However, there are other branches as well, such as tax law, employment law, and environmental law, which also have an impact on corporate law.
