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...
Investors are advised to verify the antecedents / status of a Nidhi Company especially their declaration of their status as Nidhi Company by the Central Government before becoming its member and investing their hard earned money in such companies.
MCA & CBIC sign MoU for exchange of data for enhancing Ease of Doing Business in India and improve overall regulatory enforcement
Appointment of auditor to fill casual vacancy Provisions applicable: Section 139(8), Section 140 (2) and Rule 8 of Companies (Audit and Auditor) Rules, 2014. This article covers scope of appointment of auditor in case of casual vacancy except in the case of Comptroller and Auditor General of India and sample formats thereto. Instances of casual […]
1. MEANING OF BONUS SHARES: Bonus Shares refers to a further issue of shares made by a company having share capital to its existing shareholders without receipt of any consideration from the shareholders for issuance of such shares. It is an offer of free additional shares to the existing shareholders in proportion to their existing […]
The Company post incorporation can change its name under the following circumstances: (a) Conversion of name from private to public, or (b) Conversion of name from public to private, or (c) Change of name from ABC limited to XYZ limited. (d) Any other mode of restructuring as permitted under Companies Act. Under a given article, we […]
CSR Policy & Provisions (Under the Companies Act 2013) Recent Changes & Amendments 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The concept of CSR rests on the ideology of ‘GIVE AND TAKE’ CSR is a concept whereby companies not only consider their profitability and growth, but also the interest of society and the environment by taking the […]
According to the Companies Act, only an individual can be appointed as a member of the board of directors. Usually, the appointment of directors is done by shareholders. A company, association, a legal firm with an artificial legal personality cannot be appointed as a director. It has to be a real person. The Director of […]
Format of resolution for various bank operations: In general parlance, we come across various banking transactions such as -Opening of Bank Account -Change in Signatories -Obtaining Internet Facilities -Obtaining facility of Merchant Banking -Closure of Bank Account Here, we present sample formats of resolutions for day to day banking operations which may be modified subject […]
As per the Companies (Prospectus and allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 Every unlisted public company shall apply for separate ISIN for each type of security on or before 2nd day of October 2018 ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a unique 12-digit alphanumeric identification number allotted for a security Equity fully paid up, equity-partly paid […]
The most important and basic work for a Company Secretary during their Internship or Job is to draft a RESOLUTION. This is the term we heard on a very frequent basis from our Bosses. The word RESOLUTION may sound very basic. But to draft, we must have a basic knowledge for the same. So, let’s […]
