Transmission of Physical Shares under Companies Act, 2013 Introduction Transmission of shares is a crucial yet often overlooked concept in corporate law. It refers to the devolution of ownership of shares by operation of law , rather than by a voluntary act of the shareholder. Unlike transfer of shares, which is executed through mutual agreement, transmission arises automatically in situations such as death, insolvency, or succession . Upon transmission, the person entitled becomes the registered shareholder , subject to compliance with company procedures. This article focuses specifically on the transmission of shares held in physical form . Legal Framework Transmission of shares is governed by the following provisions: · Sections 56, 58, and 88 of the Companies Act, 2013 · Rules 11 & 19 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 · Rule 5 of Companies (Management a...