<ul>
	<li><strong><em>Initial Framework &amp; Exemptions</em></strong>
	<ul>
		<li>Exhaustive lists of rules/regulations, both chronologically and alphabetically</li>
		<li>Exemptions applicable to different classes of companies: Private, Section 8, Nidhis, Government Companies, and those operating under IFSC licenses</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong><em>Companies Act 2013 &ndash; Annotated Text</em></strong>
	<ul>
		<li><em>Arrangement of Sections (Companies Act 2013)</em>&nbsp;&ndash; A convenient summary of sections in the order they appear in the Act</li>
		<li><em>Annotations</em>&nbsp;&ndash; Each section is explained with:
		<ul>
			<li>Relevant sub-rules, forms, and definitions</li>
			<li>Gist of circulars and notifications that impact the interpretation or application of that section</li>
			<li>Exemptions available to specific types of companies</li>
			<li>Date of Enforcement</li>
			<li>Comparison with parallel 1956 Act provision</li>
			<li>References to judicially interpreted words/phrases</li>
			<li>Cross-links to other laws and Secretarial Standards, providing a holistic view</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li><em>Appendix I</em>&nbsp;&ndash; Provisions of other Acts that intersect with the Companies Act 2013</li>
		<li><em>Appendix II&nbsp;</em>&ndash; A curated list of Words &amp; Phrases judicially noticed</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong><em>Rules Framed Under the Act</em></strong>
	<ul>
		<li><em>Key to Prescribed Forms</em>&nbsp;&ndash; Index of forms used across various compliance and reporting obligations</li>
		<li><em>Compilation of All Rules</em>&nbsp;&ndash; From Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014 to Companies (Listing of Equity Shares in Permissible Jurisdictions) Rules 2024 and beyond. Each rule is presented in a structured format, enabling quick reference and compliance checks</li>
		<li><em>Recently Introduced &amp; Updated Rules</em>&nbsp;&ndash; Includes rules on Producer Companies, Valuation, layers of subsidiaries, and the newly introduced or revised rules for IFSCs</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li><strong><em>Circulars &amp; Notifications</em></strong>
	<ul>
		<li>A dedicated section collates relevant circulars and notifications under the Companies Act 2013, cross-linked with the sections to which they relate. This ensures you stay current on all Ministry of Corporate Affairs updates and clarifications</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>The structure of the book is as follows:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong><em>Preliminary Material</em></strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Lists, indexes, and quick references to help locate the relevant rule or section</li>
	<li><strong><em>Principal Act (Companies Act 2013)</em></strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Section-by-section commentary, arranged sequentially with embedded annotations, references, and commentary</li>
	<li><strong><em>Appendices</em></strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Supplemental resources, including references to older legislation, definitions, and judicial interpretations</li>
	<li><strong><em>Rules Compendium</em></strong>&nbsp;&ndash; All Rules are organised logically, mirroring the structure and headings of the legislative text</li>
	<li><strong><em>Notifications &amp; Circulars</em></strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Chronological compilation for easy tracking of regulatory changes</li>
	<li><strong><em>Subject Index</em></strong>&nbsp;&ndash; A well-curated subject index spanning from basic definitions to advanced legal concepts, facilitating quick look-ups and cross-referencing</li>
</ul>
