DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
First Semester
COMPANY LAW
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define company. Explain the characteristic features of a
company.
2. Explain the legal provisions relating to issue and
registration of a prospectus.
3. State the statutory provisions with regard to a share
warrant.
4. What are the rights and liabilities of a member of a
company?
5. What are the legal requirements if a company wants to
invite deposits from the public?
6. Explain the law relating to appointment of Directors by
shareholders in general meeting.
7. State the requisites of a valid meeting of members.
8. What is an agenda? How is the agenda of a Board
meeting prepared?
Sub. Code
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DE-421
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Ws 5
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the different types of companies that can be
formed under the Companies Act, 1956.
10. What is the meaning and significance of the 'doctrine of
indoor management'? Are there any exceptions to it?
11. When and how shares may be forfeited? What is the legal
effect of forfeiture?
12. Define a mortgage. Discuss the various kinds of
mortgages.
13. Describe the procedure for the appointment of sole selling
agents under different circumstances.
14. Outline the procedure relating to the holding of an
Annual General Meeting of a public limited company.
15. Enumerate the kinds of resolutions passed in general
meeting of a company.