Corporate Laws.

470 sections across 29 chapters governing incorporation, directors, audit, related-party transactions, mergers, NCLT proceedings and winding-up. Read with the Companies (Various) Rules, 2014.

A handful of sections — notably those relating to producer companies and certain winding-up provisions — remain in force until the corresponding sections of the 2013 Act are notified.

Governs LLP incorporation, partner liability, contribution, audit and conversion. Read with the LLP Rules, 2009 and the LLP (Amendment) Act, 2021 which introduced decriminalisation and small-LLP relief.

A unified insolvency framework for companies, LLPs, partnerships and individuals — corporate insolvency resolution under Part II, individual under Part III (yet to be fully notified).

Establishes SEBI and confers powers to regulate the securities market — listed companies, intermediaries, mutual funds, AIFs, REITs, InvITs and ESG / climate disclosures.

The foundational statute for stock exchanges and the listing of securities — definitions of 'securities', recognition of exchanges, and listing-agreement enforcement.

Governs registered partnership firms — formation, mutual rights and duties, dissolution and the consequences of non-registration under Section 69.

The general law of contracts in India — offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, performance and remedies. The bedrock under every commercial engagement.