The Articles of Association of Regular Ltd. provides that documents may be served upon the company only through registered post. Ram dispatches a document to the company by courier service. The company does not accept it

A document can be served on company or its officer thereof by sending it to the company or the officer at its registered office by registered post or by speed post or by courier service or by delivering at his office or address, or by such electronic or other mode as may be prescribed - section 20 of the Companies Act, 2013. Here, "courier" means a document sent through a courier which provides proof of delivery - Rule 35 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. Further, communication to company and officer can be made by electronic transmission. Electronic transmission means communication delivered by fax, email or by other means of electronic communication. Considering the above provisions, service of document by Ram by way of courier service to company is valid service of document within the meaning of the Companies Act, 2013. Contention of the company is not valid. Articles of association cannot supersede provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.