**Descriptive Legal Case Study — Interpretation of Statutes - Rule of Harmonious Construction (Marks: 7)** Examine with reference to statutory provisions and relevant judicial precedents the legal rights and obligations of the Board of Directors of Trident Cotton Ltd. regarding Interpretation of Statutes - Rule of Harmonious Construction. A dispute has arisen between a minority group of shareholders holding 12% voting rights and the management regarding procedural non-compliance. Advise the management with a structured legal opinion covering: 1. Applicable Statutory Provisions and thresholds. 2. Legal rights of the minority shareholders. 3. Practical remedies and defence available to the company.

Under Section 77(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, within what initial statutory period must a company register a charge created on its property or assets with the Registrar of Companies (ROC)?

Under Rule 3(3) of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, what is the maximum aggregate limit of deposits that an eligible public company can accept from its members and the public?

Which of the following is a requirement for a company to buy back its securities under the Companies Act, 2013?

What is the tax treatment of buyback of shares by an unlisted company?

Explain the concept of differential rights and its significance in the context of buyback of securities.

What are the legal provisions governing the buyback of securities by a company in India?