The document provides an overview of the syllabus for a course on Company Law and Secretarial Practice. It covers 5 units: (1) incorporation of a company and the role of the company secretary, (2) prospectus and share capital, (3) members and shareholders, (4) key managerial personnel and meetings, and (5) winding up of a company. It also defines what a company is, outlining 9 key characteristics including separate legal entity, limited liability, perpetual succession, and transferability of shares. The landmark case of Salomon v Salomon established that a company is a separate legal entity from its members.