Tata Engineering and Locomotive Co. v. State of Bihar
AIR 1965 SC 40 · Supreme Court of India
A company is not a citizen though it has fundamental rights other than Article 19 in some contexts.
Unit I · Company Law
Company, partnership, HUF and LLP distinguished
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Companies Act, 2013 | 2(68) | Private company |
| Companies Act, 2013 | 2(71) | Public company |
Landmark cases
New Horizons Ltd. v. Union of India
(1995) 1 SCC 478 · Supreme Court of India
The court may look at the economic realities behind the corporate form in tender cases.