NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY ODISHA CORPORATE LAW Ii bSCOPE AND OBJECTIVES The scope of the project is restricted to the doctrine of separate legal entity and the doctrine of single economic entity by its application in the antitrust laws. This main objective of this research project is to discuss the concept of separate entity and to find out how the SEE Doctrine has evolved allover the world especially by referring to European cases and the US cases. Further the project will discuss upon how the SEE Doctrine evolved in India and it will also state as to the present scenario of the applicability of the Doctrine in various situations. This project aims to provide a brief overview as to the interplay between the applicability of the SEE Doctrine vis-a-vis the corporate separateness doctrine (piercing the corporate veil, which has not been discussed by any court in India. RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. What are the concepts of corporate doctrine of separate legal entity and lifting of corporate veil? 2. To what extent has court, in company law, accepted the doctrine of single economic entity? 3. What is the concept of the doctrine of single economic entity in the EU jurisdiction? 4. What are the judicial trends in the Indian jurisdiction in this regard? 5. What is the Parent- subsidiary relation under single economic entity doctrine? HYPOTHESIS Researching on an issue we should be clear about the issues concerning the topic. While doing so we came across the certain issues that arose while dealing with concept of separate legal entity of a company in relation to the doctrine of single economic entity. The relationship of parent subsidiary was also analysed through judicial pronouncements and decisions.
NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY ODISHA CORPORATE LAW Ii bMETHOD OF RESEARCH The research work will be completed in adherence to the doctrinal method of research and relies on both primary and secondary sources. It shall be descriptive in nature and follows an analytical approach, i.e. use the analysis of the facts to reach out the conclusion based on logical reasoning. This research shall endeavour to review the existing format and establish a relationship with the subject format. Also, it would bean empirical and qualitative research. Share with your friends: |