The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...
In our last editorial, we have discussed about the Steps to claim shares/ dividend back from IEPF. We have received so many queries from public that ‘how to claim shares in the case original share certificate are lost’. In this editorial we will discuss step by step process of the same. However, we will also […]
Many professionals have asked in many Whatsapp Groups, Social Media Platforms ‘Impact/ Implication of Non filing of AOC-4 till 31.12.2021′. In this editorial author shall discuss the implication and effects of delay in filing of AOC-4. A. Provisions of Companies Act, 2013 As per Companies Act, 2013 Companies are required to submit their financial statement […]
In our last editorial, we have discussed about the procedure to claim shares/ dividend back from IEPF. We have received so many queries from public that ‘how to file IEPF-5’. In this editorial we will discuss step by step process of the same. However, we will also publish video on the same with all step by step process.
SHORT SUMMARY: Recently MCA has issued a Notification on 11th January 2022 for amendment in ‘Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2022‘. This notification is stated about ‘Higher Additional fees in Certain Cases‘. A. Language of Circular: The additional fees and higher additional fees shall be applicable in delay in filing of certain forms […]
In this editorial author shall discuss the step with step process and provisions of withdrawal of Name from Registrar of Companies (ROC). Many professionals asked this question, how to withdrawal the name already approved by Central Registration Centre (CRC). A. Validity of Name approved by CRC: All the powers of approval of Name for Company […]
All shares in respect of which [dividend has not been paid or claimed for seven consecutive years or more shall be] transferred by the company in the name of Investor Education and Protection Fund along with a statement containing such details as may be prescribed:
In this article, we are going to cover the following aspects related to Inquiry and Inspections conducted under Section 206 to 209 of the Companies Act, 2013. Article explains Scope of Inquiry and Inspection, Trigger Point of Inquiry and Inspection, Persons authorized for Inquiry and Inspection, Power of registrars to call Information in Inquiry, Power of Registrar’s for […]
SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013 REGISTERED OFFICE is the place where all documents and notices are sent to the company. It is mentioned in the Situation clause of the Memorandum of Association. SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE MEANS CHANGE IN THE PLACE OF THE REGISTERED OFFICE.IT MAY BE IN THREE WAYS BROADLY 1. […]
Sec. 135 which provides for Corporate Social Responsibility and Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules made thereunder are mandatory compliance that needs to be done by all Companies irrespective Listed, Public of Private which fulfils applicability criteria. Here are some deliberations of CSR for your ready reference: “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” means […]
The Government is bringing out several changes in the Companies Act, 2013 from time to time to enhance transparency by way of mandating additional disclosures. Towards the same, the Ministry for Corporate Affairs has issued a Notification dated 11.10.2018 wherein amendments have been brought in to the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. The […]
