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Predition This Year

Submitted by Prateek Kher on

Prediction Methodology

Based on the analysis of the examination papers from 2016 to 2024 provided in your documents, and current trends in Company Law examinations for 2025, here is a Predicted Question Paper for Nov./Dec. 2025.

"This prediction relies on the "Rule of Recurrence"—topics that appear almost every year (like Incorporation, Directors, and Winding Up) are statistically highly likely to appear again."

Predicted Company Law Examination Paper (Nov./Dec. 2025)

Paper Code:

(Predicted)

Time:

Three Hours

Maximum Marks:

100

Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Examination Questions

Q1

Q1. (The "Must-Ask" Fundamental)

Define a "Company" and distinguish it from a "Partnership." Discuss the procedure for the incorporation of a company under the Companies Act, 2013.

Reasoning: The definition and incorporation procedure appeared in 2024, 2022, 2019, and 2018. It is the standard opening question.

Q2

Q2. (The Case Law Question)

Explain the concept of "Corporate Personality." Discuss the circumstances under which the "Corporate Veil" can be lifted, with reference to the case of Salomon v. Salomon & Co. Ltd.

Reasoning: The doctrine of lifting the corporate veil is a favorite topic, appearing in 2024, 2022, 2017, and 2016.

Q3

Q3. (Documents & Liability)

What is a "Prospectus"? Discuss the civil and criminal liabilities of directors for misstatements in a prospectus.

Reasoning: This question was asked in 2024, 2022, 2017, and 2016. It is the most frequent question regarding company documents.

Q4

Q4. (Internal Management)

Distinguish between the "Memorandum of Association" and "Articles of Association." How can the Memorandum of Association be altered?

Reasoning: The distinction or alteration of MoA appeared in 2019, 2018, and 2017.

Q5

Q5. (Management & Directors)

Discuss the legal position of Directors in a company. Explain the provisions relating to the appointment and removal of directors.

Reasoning: Questions on Directors' appointment/removal are extremely consistent, appearing in 2024, 2022, 2017, and 2016.

Q6

Q6. (Share Capital)

Define "Share" and explain the different kinds of shares a company can issue. Discuss the statutory restrictions on the allotment of shares.

Reasoning: "Types of shares" and "Allotment" are often rotated or combined. Allotment was asked in 2024 and 2019.

Q7

Q7. (Minority Rights)

Define "Oppression" and "Mismanagement." What are the powers of the Tribunal (NCLT) to prevent oppression and mismanagement?

Reasoning: This is a standard question for Unit IV/V, appearing in 2024, 2019, 2017, and 2016.

Q8

Q8. (Corporate Death)

What do you understand by the "Winding Up" of a company? Discuss the grounds on which a company may be compulsorily wound up by the Tribunal.

Reasoning: Winding up by the court/tribunal is the most common winding-up question, asked in 2024, 2018, and 2016.

Q9

Q9. (Meetings)

What are the different kinds of company meetings? Explain the procedure for voting and the requisites of a valid meeting (AGM).

Reasoning: Meetings were the focus in 2022 and 2016. It is due for a recurrence.

Q10

Q10. (Short Notes)

Write short notes on any two of the following:

(i) Doctrine of Ultra Vires

Recurring favorite: 2024, 2019, 2016

(ii) Private Company vs. Public Company

Recurring favorite: 2024, 2022, 2019

(iii) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Emerging trend topic

(iv) Doctrine of Indoor Management

Asked in 2019

Strategy for This Year

  • Top 3 Priority Topics: If you only study three topics, make them Incorporation, Directors (Appointment/Removal), and Winding Up. These three areas have appeared in nearly every single paper analyzed.

  • Case Laws: Ensure you memorize Salomon v. Salomon (Corporate Veil) and Ashbury Railway Carriage (Ultra Vires), as these are often mandatory for high scores in Q2 and Q10.