Company & Corporate Matters
Corporate advisory, compliance, shareholder and partnership disputes, and commercial litigation before the NCLT, the Commercial Courts, and the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
Consult NowCompanies, LLPs, and partnership firms each carry their own compliance obligations and their own forum for disputes — a shareholder disagreement is not resolved the same way as a commercial contract dispute or an LLP disagreement between designated partners. Sumanjari & Co. Advocates advises businesses and individuals on registration, compliance, and represents them in corporate disputes.
We handle company law petitions before the NCLT, Allahabad Bench, commercial disputes before the Commercial Courts, Lucknow, and corporate litigation and appeals before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
Forums We Appear Before
Registrar of Companies (RoC), Kanpur
Registration and statutory compliance filings for companies and LLPs across Uttar Pradesh.
NCLT, Allahabad Bench
Company law petitions, oppression and mismanagement matters, and insolvency-related proceedings for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Commercial Courts, Lucknow
Commercial disputes meeting the specified value of ₹3 lakh under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench
Appeals and writ matters arising from corporate disputes, argued from our chambers at Block D-311.
Types of Company & Corporate Matters We Handle
Company Registration & Compliance Advisory
- Advisory on incorporation and registration through the Registrar of Companies, Kanpur
- Annual compliance and statutory filing advisory under the Companies Act, 2013
Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
- Oppression and mismanagement petitions under Sections 241–242 of the Companies Act before the NCLT
- Disputes among partners under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932
Corporate Litigation
- Commercial and contractual disputes involving companies and business entities
- Representation before the Commercial Courts and the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench
LLP-Related Matters
- LLP registration and compliance advisory under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- Disputes among designated partners
NCLT & Insolvency-Related Matters
- Representation before the NCLT, Allahabad Bench, in company law petitions
- Advisory in insolvency-related company matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Directors' & Company Secretarial Matters
- Advisory on directors' duties and liabilities under the Companies Act
- Disputes over removal or resignation of directors
Key Issues We Advise On
- Company registration and statutory compliance
- Shareholder disputes and allegations of oppression or mismanagement
- Partnership and LLP disputes among partners
- Breach of commercial contracts involving companies
- Removal, resignation, and liability of directors
- Company law petitions before the NCLT
Our Approach
We begin with a confidential review of your incorporation documents, partnership or LLP agreement, or the dispute at hand, and advise clearly on the appropriate forum and relief available. We represent you before the NCLT, Allahabad Bench, the Commercial Courts, and, where necessary, in appeal before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
The Way We Work
A clear, structured process from first consultation to resolution.
Private Consultation
We begin with a confidential discussion of your matter, understanding the facts and your expectations while safeguarding your privacy.
In-Depth Case Review
Every document and detail is carefully examined so we can assess the strengths, risks, and best possible legal routes for you.
Strategy & Drafting
A clear, customised strategy is prepared and precise pleadings are drafted to present your case strongly before the court or authority.
Focused Representation
We represent you with preparation and clarity, ensuring timely filings, effective arguments, and regular updates on each hearing.
Resolution & Ongoing Support
Even after the matter is resolved, we guide you on next steps, compliance, and any further legal support you may require.
Corporate Law Insights
Common questions clients bring to us — drawn from our corporate law practice in Lucknow.
What Is Oppression and Mismanagement Under Company Law?
Under Sections 241–242 of the Companies Act, 2013, a member can apply to the NCLT for relief where the company’s affairs are conducted in a manner oppressive to a member or prejudicial to the company or public interest.
Ask Us About This →Which NCLT Bench Covers Uttar Pradesh?
Company law and insolvency matters for Uttar Pradesh are heard by the NCLT, Allahabad Bench, which also covers Uttarakhand.
Ask Us About This →What Qualifies as a "Commercial Dispute"?
A commercial dispute must meet the "specified value" under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 — currently ₹3 lakh, reduced from ₹1 crore by the 2018 amendment.
Ask Us About This →Where Do I Register a Company or LLP in Uttar Pradesh?
Company and LLP registrations for Uttar Pradesh are filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Kanpur, which also covers Uttarakhand.
Ask Us About This →Company & Corporate Blogs
Short reads on company law, corporate compliance, and governance matters.
Oppression & Mismanagement under Section 241-242: The Just and Equitable Standard, Shareholder Dilution & Cyrus Mistry Jurisprudence
JUST & EQUITABLE STANDARD & CYRUS MISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
Read Article →Meeting the Threshold under Section 244: The 10% / 100 Member Rule, Waiver Applications & Defending Against Threshold Objections
THE 10%/100 MEMBER RULE & DEFENDING WAIVER OBJECTIONS
Read Article →Rectification of Register of Members (Section 59): Remedying Fraudulent Share Transfers, Transmission Disputes & Deprivation of Voting Rights
REMEDYING FRAUDULENT SHARE TRANSFERS & VOTE DEPRIVATION
Read Article →Class Action Suits (Section 245): Collective Shareholder Remedies Against Management, Auditors, and Advisory Consultants for Ultra Vires Acts
COLLECTIVE REMEDIES AGAINST MANAGEMENT & AUDITORS
Read Article →Exit Mechanisms in Closely-Held Companies: Quasi-Partnership Doctrine (Ebrahimi Principle), Minority Squeeze-Outs & Fair Value Share Buyouts
QUASI-PARTNERSHIP DOCTRINE & FAIR VALUE BUYOUTS
Read Article →Removal & Disqualification of Directors (Sections 164-169): DIN Deactivation, Section 167 Vacation of Office & Challenging Illegal Ousters
DIN DEACTIVATION, SECTION 167 VACATION & ILLEGAL OUSTERS
Read Article →Breach of Fiduciary Duties (Section 166): Director Personal Liability, Conflict of Interest, Corporate Opportunity Diversion & Disgorgement of Profits
DIRECTOR PERSONAL LIABILITY & DISGORGEMENT OF PROFITS
Read Article →Inquiries, Inspections & Investigations (Sections 206-213): Managing ROC Summons, Responding to Inquiries & Navigating SFIO Serious Fraud Investigations
ROC SUMMONS, INQUIRIES & SFIO FRAUD PROBES
Read Article →Compounding of Corporate Offenses (Section 441): Categorizing Compoundable vs. Non-Compoundable Breaches, NCLT/RD Procedures & Immunity from Criminal Prosecution
COMPOUNDABLE VS NON-COMPOUNDABLE BREACHES & PROSECUTION IMMUNITY
Read Article →Piercing the Corporate Veil in Commercial Litigation: Fraud, Group Companies, Alter Ego Doctrines & Holding Parent Companies Accountable
FRAUD, GROUP COMPANIES & PARENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Read Article →Section 7 IBC Petitions by Financial Creditors: Threshold Rules (Homebuyers vs. Financial Debt), Establishing Default & Resisting CIRP Admission at NCLT
ESTABLISHING DEFAULT & RESISTING CIRP ADMISSION
Read Article →Section 9 Operational Creditor Playbook: Demand Notices (Section 8), Pre-Existing Disputes (Mobilox Standard) & Corporate Debtor Defense Tactics
DEMAND NOTICES, PRE-EXISTING DISPUTES & DEBTOR DEFENSES
Read Article →Section 14 Moratorium Tactics: Scope, Impact on Pending Arbitrations, High Court Writs & Director Personal Guarantees under IBC
SCOPE, PENDING PROCEEDINGS & PERSONAL GUARANTEES
Read Article →Committee of Creditors (CoC) Voting and Commercial Wisdom: Section 30(4) Thresholds, Dissenting Creditor Protections (Section 53 Liquidation Waterfall) & Judicial Review Limits
VOTING THRESHOLDS, DISSENTING CREDITORS & WATERFALL EQUITY
Read Article →Avoidance Transactions & Personal Liability (Sections 43-66 IBC): Preferential, Undervalued, Extortionate & Fraudulent Trading Actions against Ex-Promoters
PUFE ACTIONS & DIRECTOR PERSONAL RESTITUTION
Read Article →Schemes of Arrangement & Mergers under Sections 230-232: Fast-Track Mergers, Creditor/Member Approvals, Valuation Reports & NCLT Sanction Procedure
FAST-TRACK MERGERS, VALUATIONS & NCLT SANCTION PROTOCOLS
Read Article →Enforcing Shareholder Agreements & Joint Venture Contracts: Tag-Along/Drag-Along Clauses, ROFR, Deadlock Resolution & Repudiation Remedies
TAG-ALONG, ROFR, DEADLOCKS & REPUDIATION REMEDIES
Read Article →Commercial Courts Act Litigation & Pre-Institution Mediation: Section 12A Mandate (Patil Automation Rule), Urgent Interim Relief Exceptions & Commercial Division Practice
SECTION 12A MANDATE & COMMERCIAL DIVISION PRACTICE
Read Article →Reduction of Share Capital under Section 66: Buybacks vs. Capital Reduction, Creditor Consent Requirements & NCLT Sanction Roadmap
BUYBACKS VS CAPITAL REDUCTION & CREDITOR CONSENT ROADMAP
Read Article →Pre-Arbitral Interim Injunctions under Section 9 Arbitration Act: Asset Freezing, Securing Contractual Sums & Invoking Commercial Court Jurisdiction
ASSET FREEZING, SECURING DISPUTED SUMS & COURT POWERS
Read Article →Arbitrability of Corporate Disputes: NCLT Jurisdiction vs. Arbitral Tribunals, Vidya Drolia Framework & Bifurcation of Oppression Claims
NCLT JURISDICTION VS ARBITRAL TRIBUNALS (VIDYA DROLIA)
Read Article →Appealing NCLT Orders to NCLAT under Section 421 & Section 61 IBC: Limitation Traps, Pre-Deposit Mandates & Supreme Court Appeals under Section 62
LIMITATION TRAPS, PRE-DEPOSIT & SUPREME COURT APPEALS
Read Article →High Court Writ Jurisdiction in Company Matters: Bypassing Section 430 Civil Court Injunction Bars via Article 226/227 Petitions for Fundamental Rights Violations
BYPASSING SECTION 430 BARS VIA ARTICLE 226/227 PETITIONS
Read Article →Corporate Settlement Agreements & Consent Decrees: Drafting Bulletproof Share Transfers, Clean-Slate Exits & Enforcing Consent Terms under Rule 84 NCLT Rules
DRAFTING BULLETPROOF SETTLEMENTS & CLEAN-SLATE EXITS
Read Article →Facing a Corporate or Company Law Matter?
Speak with our team about your company registration, shareholder dispute, LLP matter, or corporate litigation — practising before the NCLT, Allahabad Bench, and the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
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