Reviewed case brief

Madhusree Leasing v Registrar of Companies

(1991) 71 Comp Cas 518

The Court held that the statutory requirement to register transfer of shares within the prescribed time limit (30 days) is mandatory. Failure to comply within this period exposes the company and its officers to penalty, reinforcing the legislative intent to protect transferees from undue delay.

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Court
High Court
Year
1991
Subjects
Company Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Failure to register transfer of shares within the prescribed 30-day period attracts penalty under the Companies Act; the statutory timeline is mandatory.

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (1991) 71 Comp Cas 518

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