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...
A Section 8 Company is a not-for-profit organization which basically, needs to adhere to the following three conditions: 1. The Company has in its objects the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other object; 2. intends to apply its profits, if any, or […]
In this write-up, we will discuss the meaning of the Financial Year for the company incorporated after 1st January. In Companies Act, 2013 only define Financial Year. However, “the year” is not defined. So the definition under the General Clauses Act, 1897 will be applicable, and as per the General Clause Act, 1897, year means […]
Article explains what is Memorandum of Association (MOA), Clauses under Memorandum of Association, What is Article of Association (AOA) and What an Article of Association contains. MOA AND AOA OF A COMPANY UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013 MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION (MOA): THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION, as observed by Palmer, ‘is a document of great importance in […]
OVERVIEW OF BOARD COMMITTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE: Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 The Audit Committee is required to be formed by the following companies: 1. Every Listed Public Companies OR Every Public Companies with: 1. Paid up capital of Rs. 10 crores or more OR 2. Turnover of Rs. 100 crores or more OR […]
SECTION 173: 1. First Board Meeting of the Company shall be held within 30 days of the date of incorporation. 2. A minimum of four meetings shall be held every year and the gap between two such meetings shall not be more than 120 days. 3. Secretarial Standard on Board Meetings (SS-1) has been issued […]
Alteration In Charter Documents of The Company Alteration of Memorandum of Association Alteration In Charter Documents of Company – Alteration of MOA ALTERATION IN CHARTER DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY ALTERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION: 1. Change in Name clause: The name of the company can be changed by passing special resolution and with written approval […]
OVERVIEW OF DIRECTORS IN A COMPANY MEANING: According to Section 2(34) of the Companies Act, 2013 a director is director who is appointed to the Board of the company. According to Section 2(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 Board or Board of Directors in the company means the altogether body of the directors of the […]
SECTION 149 of Companies Act, 2013: Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 states minimum and maximum number of the director that shall be in the company. The minimum number of directors in a private limited company is 2, for public limited it is 3 and for an OPC its1. However, maximum number of directors […]
Matters Need to be Covered in Board of Directors Report under Companies Act, 2013 1. Web address, if any, where annual accounts were placed 2. Number of meetings of the Board 3. Director’s Responsibility Statement (DRS) 4. Details in respect of fraud reported by Auditor as per section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013. 5. […]
Initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under section 7 and 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 can be maintained even if Company’s name has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies (ROC).
