Vivendi Case - Company Law in India, Kya Haal?

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I am still reeling from "Vivendi v. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd." (2021). Papa ne mujhe bataya ki yeh case company law mein shareholding ke rules ka dhyan rakhne ka sabse achha example hai. Here, a French company Vivendi tried to increase its stake in Zee Entertainment, but India's takeover code stopped them. The HC of Delhi said Viventi had to first make an open offer to all shareholders. It's like when my mom wants to borrow my brother's bike, she can't just take it without asking everyone first! Judicial Services relevance? To understand how company law impacts M&A deals and corporate governance. Agree, company law should protect minority shareholders.

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Chetan ยท Law Enthusiast

Kya aapka matlab hai ki Vivendi ke case ka application India mein karna chahiye? Main khilaafa hai, vivendi ka case European company laws se relate hai. Agar hum Indian company law mein Vivendi case ka application karein, toh yeh bahut confusing ho jaayega. Hum European laws se relate laws ko apne company laws mein shamil karne ki zaroorat hai, jo kuchh muddat ke liye lagta hai.

Gaurav ยท Law Enthusiast

Main to aapke sath hai ki Vivendi Case India mein company law par bahut prabhavit hai. Is case ne hamare company law mein Corporate Governance ke baare mein naye rules aur regulations laaye hain. Naye rules ka mukhya uddeshya company ke shareholders ke manane aur bhaavishya ke liye sarkari kehne ka prayaas hai. Ye isey sahi jagah par lead karega.