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1. Scheme of Amalgamation under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. 2. Approval of the Scheme by the Directors. 3. Compliance with legal formalities and objections. 4. Judicial review of the Scheme. 5. Affidavits and reports submitted by Official Liquidator and Regional Director. Analysis: 1. The judgment pertains to a Scheme of Amalgamation under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 between two companies, referred to as the Transferor-Company and Transferee-Company. The purpose of the scheme is to combine their resources, management, and operations for better efficiency and cost reduction. The Directors of the Transferor-Company approved the scheme, covering aspects like transfer of assets, debts, liabilities, and staff. The scheme aims at business expansion and development by utilizing shared resources and expertise. 2. The Scheme of Amalgamation was found to be in the interest of both companies, shareholders, and employees. It was noted that both companies were not under investigation, and all necessary consents were obtained from equity shareholders and creditors. Meetings of shareholders and creditors were dispensed with due to the consent received. The necessary notices were duly issued and published, and the petition was admitted for final disposal. 3. The Official Liquidator submitted a report confirming that the affairs of the Transferor-Company were not prejudicial to its members or public interest. The Regional Director also affirmed that the scheme was not detrimental to the interest of creditors and shareholders. No objections were raised during the hearing, and all legal formalities were complied with, with no objections on record. 4. The Court emphasized that unless the scheme is unfair, unreasonable, contrary to law, or public policy, judicial review in such matters is limited. As all competent authorities endorsed the scheme and no objections were raised, the Court found no reason to interfere with the approved Scheme of Amalgamation. The Court highlighted the importance of respecting the decisions of shareholders, creditors, and experts involved in the process. 5. Affidavits and reports submitted by the Official Liquidator and Regional Director supported the approval of the scheme. The Court allowed the Company Petition in terms of the prayer clauses, with costs to be paid to the Regional Director and Official Liquidator. The judgment emphasized the importance of following legal procedures and respecting the decisions made by relevant parties involved in the amalgamation process.
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