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...
Measures taken by MCA to ameliorate difficulties faced due to COVID-19 pandemic The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) administers the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. MCA does not maintain data on event base. This was stated by the Union […]
eForm INC-18 – Application to Regional Director for conversion of section 8 company into any other kind of company Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm INC-18 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm INC-18 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 8 (4) (ii) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 21(3) of Companies (Incorporation) […]
eForm ADT-2 – Application for removal of auditor(s) from his/their office before expiry of term Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm ADT-2 eForm ADT-2 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 140(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 7(1) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your […]
eForm CG-1 –Form for filing application with Central Government Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) eForm CG-1 is required to be filed pursuant to the Companies Act, 2013. Purpose of the eForm A company can seek approval from Central Government by filing application under Companies Act, 2013 in eForm CG-1. […]
eForm CRA-2 – Form of intimation of appointment of cost auditor by the company to Central Government Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm eForm CRA-2 is required to be filed pursuant to section 148(3) of The Companies Act, 2013 and rule 6(2) and 6(3A) of The Companies (cost records and audit) Rules, 2014 which […]
CRL – 1 –Form for Information to the Registrar by company regarding the number of layers of subsidiaries Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Every company other than certain exempted class of companies, which has number of layers of subsidiaries in excess of the layers specified in the Companies Act 2013 shall file a […]
Intimation of Director Identification Number By Company To Registrar | DIN Services | eForm DIR-3C Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm DIR-3C Rule Number(s) eForm DIR-3C is required to be filed pursuant to Section 157 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rule 10A (2) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 […]
AUDIT UPDATE In this document, we have discussed the major changes and new insertions in CARO (Companies Auditor’s Report Order), 2020 as compared to CARO 2016. 1. Applicability: (Modified) CARO 2020 shall not apply to the auditor’s report on consolidated financial statements EXCEPT, if there are qualifications or adverse remarks given by respective auditor of […]
India Awake For Transparency Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Conclusion: Assessment of qualifications, experience, etc. as eligibility conditions of a candidate was purely the domain of the Executive and the Selection Committees. Assessee had been unable to make out a case, which would lead to a conclusion that the Authority of NCLAT Technical […]
There might be situations where a person is forced to retire from his office, not voluntary of course, then this section acts as a cushion and sword for him for compensation for his loss of such office. Accordingly, in this article we shall study about the provisions of Section 202 of the Companies Act, its applicability, timeline, quantum of loss that can be claimed and other frequently asked questions (FAQs).
