This is a legal text that analyzes the Companies Act of 1882, which has been a cornerstone of Indian business law for well over a century. The book explores the history of the act, its provisions, and its impact on Indian commerce and industry. It analyzes key cases that have shaped the development of company law in India, and offers practical advice and guidance for businesses operating under the act.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.