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...
MCA clarified that companies which have not adhered to relevant timelines for holding of AGM shall be liable to legal action under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm NDH-2 Rule Number(s) eForm NDH-2 is required to be filed pursuant to to sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of Nidhi Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 5: (3) If a Nidhi is not complying with clauses (a) or (d) of sub-rule (1) above, it shall […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm RD GNL-5 Rule Number(s) eForm RD GNL-5 is required to be filed pursuant to Rule 40 and 41 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 40: Application under sub-section (41) of section 2 for change in financial year (1) The application for […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm RD-1 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm RD-1 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 40 and Rule 41 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 Purpose of the eForm A company can seek approval from Regional Director by filing application […]
e-Form ADJ – Memorandum of Appeal Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm ADJ Section and Rule Number(s) eForm ADJ is required to be filed pursuant to section 454(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 4(1) of Companies(Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014 which is reproduced for your reference. Section 454: (1) The Central Government […]
Application to Regional Director for approval to shift the Registered Office from one state to another state or from jurisdiction of one Registrar to another Registrar within the same State Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) eForm INC-23 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 12(5) & 13(4) of […]
The key synopsis of the Article encompassing November, 2021 updates is as under: 1. SEBI has notified SEBI (LODR) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 to significantly widen and strengthen the ambit of Regulations with respect to Related party(ies) and Related Party Transactions (RPTs) w.e.f. 01st April, 2022 including requiring certain RPTs of Subsidiary Companies requiring approval […]
The concept of Independent Directors is a welcome step for corporate governance in India. Independent directors are expected to use their capacity, knowledge, and resources towards the maximization of stakeholders’ value and well-being.
Introduction: The word ‘AUDIT’ has Latin origins. It is derived from the Latin term ‘audire,’ which means to hear as back then auditor used to listen to the accounts read over by an accountant in order to check them. In general, it is a synonym to control, check, inspect, and revise. From the time of […]
Applicable provisions: Section 92(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 11 of Companies (Management and Declaration) Rules, 2014. The annual return (Form MGT 7), filed by a listed company or, by a company having such paid-up capital and turnover as may be prescribed, shall be certified by a Company Secretary in practice in […]
