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Companies Act

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.

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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

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 ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

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...

May 10, 2026 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18363 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

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...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

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 ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

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...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

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...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Audit and Auditors Under Companies Act, 2013- Relevant Sections

February 22, 2021 170307 Views 0 comment Print

CHAPTER – X: AUDIT AND AUDITORS Section – 139: Appointment of Auditors 139(1) Every company shall, at the first annual general meeting, appoint an individual or a firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of its 6th annual general meeting and thereafter till the conclusion […]

Name Change Provisions For Listed & Unlisted company

February 22, 2021 6513 Views 2 comments Print

Name change involves alteration in Memorandum of the company. So provisions for Alteration of Memorandum are to be complied. Let us know in detail through this article  about applicable provisions and practical procedures to change the name of a company. 

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – SOP

February 22, 2021 37056 Views 1 comment Print

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) – STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility Governing provisions: Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amended thereto. Important definition/terms: 1. Threshold limits of the previous financial year a) Net worth =/exceeding Rs.500 Cr b) Turnover =/exceeding Rs.1,000 […]

Conversion of OPC Into Private Limited or Public Limited Company

February 19, 2021 4389 Views 4 comments Print

Conversion of One Person Company (OPC) Into Private Limited or Public Limited Company Introduction: One Person Company (OPC) means a company, which has only one person as a member. OPC can be converted into Private / public limited Company either by voluntarily or compulsory. Compulsory Conversion: Under below mentioned scenario, it is compulsory to convert […]

Companies (Specification of definitions details) Second Amendment Rules, 2021

February 19, 2021 13227 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Specification of definitions details) Second Amendment Rules, 2021. Insertion of Rule 2A in Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014 specifying ‘Companies that are not considered as Listed Companies’ w.e.f. 1st April 2021. This is to inform you that pursuant to the amendment brought out by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 in Section 2(52) […]

8 section of Companies Act to be made applicable to LLP Soon

February 19, 2021 21822 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is Planning for extension of few of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 to the LLP Act, 2008 and has issued an announcement regarding planning of extension of few of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 with some modifications and adaptations, to the LLP Act, 2008 vide its power […]

Key Points For Board Meeting Held Through Video Conferencing

February 17, 2021 6558 Views 1 comment Print

1.The participation of directors in a meeting of the Board through video conferencing which are capable of A) recording and B) recognising the participation of the directors and C) of recording and storing the proceedings of such meetings along with D) date and time. 2. Following matters shall not be dealt with in any meeting […]

Documents for Appointing Director from Back-End when current Directors are disqualified u/s 164(2)

February 15, 2021 16842 Views 3 comments Print

Format of Documents required for Appointment of Director from Back-End when current Directors are disqualified under Section 164(2) of Companies Act, 2013. Below List of Documents need to be submitted to RoC Physically:- 1. Application Letter to RoC for Appointment of director from Back-End. 2. Notice for AGM /  Extra-ordinary general Meeting (as the case […]

Procedure for Name Application of Company through Spice+

February 14, 2021 8469 Views 0 comment Print

Name Application for a Company could be made through SPICe+ Part A under New Application. From 23rd February, 2020 filing of WEB Based Form RUN for Name Application has been discontinued for Name Application. Now, Form RUN WEB Based is used only for Change of Name of an existing Company. 1. DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR NAME […]

Effect of new Rule 12A – Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014

February 13, 2021 12510 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2021 In the light of ‘Ease of Doing Business (EODB)’ several amendments are being made to the legislative framework for corporates by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. In the same spirit MCA has notified Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2021, making it easier for the companies […]

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