Directors play a central role in the functioning and management of a company. Since a company is an artificial legal person, it cannot act on its own and must operate through individuals who make decisions and manage its affairs. These individuals are known as directors. The Companies Act, 2013 recognises different categories of directors to
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Legal Aspects of Sports Broadcasting
Sports broadcasting has become one of the most commercially valuable sectors in the modern entertainment and media industry. Cricket matches, football leagues, Olympic events, tennis tournaments, kabaddi leagues, and several other sporting competitions attract millions of viewers through television channels, OTT platforms, mobile applications, and digital streaming services. The increasing popularity of sports has transformed…
Music Licensing Laws in India
Music has become one of the most commercially valuable forms of intellectual property in India. From films and OTT platforms to Instagram reels, podcasts, restaurants, concerts, advertisements, and YouTube videos, music is now used across almost every sector of entertainment and business. As commercial use of music has increased, legal regulation relating to ownership, licensing,…
Difference Between Shares and Stocks
Shares and stocks are two commonly used terms in the financial market. Many people use them interchangeably because both are related to ownership in a company. However, there is a slight difference between the two. Shares refer to specific units of ownership in a particular company, while stocks represent overall ownership in one or multiple…
Difference Between Market Value and Intrinsic Value of Stocks
In the stock market, investors often try to determine whether a company’s shares are fairly priced. Two important concepts used for this purpose are market value and intrinsic value. Although both are related to the value of a company, they are calculated differently and may produce different results. Understanding the difference between these concepts helps…
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 was enacted to regulate the rapidly growing telecommunications sector in India. The Act established the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) for regulating telecom services, protecting consumer interests, ensuring fair competition and resolving disputes within the telecom industry.…
Role of Consumer Courts in Financial Disputes
Financial disputes have become very common in today’s world. People regularly use banking services, insurance policies, credit cards, digital payment apps, investment platforms, loans, and online financial services. While these services make life easier, they also create situations where consumers face unfair practices, delays, fraud, or negligence from financial institutions. Consumer courts in India were…
Directors under Company Law
A company is recognised as a separate legal entity under law, but it cannot think, decide, or act on its own. Since it is an artificial person, it requires human agencies to manage its affairs and carry out its objectives. This responsibility is entrusted to directors. Directors occupy a central position in the corporate structure…
Intrinsic Value of Stocks: All You Need to Know
Investing in the stock market is not only about following market trends or daily price movements. A company’s stock price in the market may not always reflect its actual worth. This is where the concept of intrinsic value becomes important. Intrinsic value helps investors understand the real worth of a stock based on the company’s…
Media Trial Laws in India
Media plays an important role in a democratic country. It informs citizens, spreads awareness, highlights public issues, and acts as a watchdog over the government and public institutions. In India, the media has often exposed corruption, misuse of power, and criminal activities that may otherwise have remained hidden. However, with the growth of television news…