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...
Revival of a company which is strike off voluntarily or Suo-moto is in favor of both company and Economy as revived company will contribute to India’s Economic growth. So let us know about the procedure of revival of strike off company. But before knowing revival procedure, let us first understand the reasons why a company […]
Form CFSS 2020- It is an application in e-form for seeking immunity in respect of belated documents filed under the CFSS scheme, 2020. Relevant Circular : General Circular 12/2020 Purpose of Form CFSS 2020 : To seek immunity in respect of belated documents filed under the CFSS 2020. Time Limit for filing Form CFSS 2020 […]
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Chennai Bench of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) through virtual mode here today.
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 got the assent of Hon’ble President as on September 28, 2020.On September 19, 2020 Lok Sabha passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and on September 22, 2020 it was passed by the Rajya Sabha. There are amendments in 61 sections in the Act and 4 sections have been newly inserted […]
MCA notifies Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2021 vide notification No. G.S.R 44(E) dated 25.01.2021 and amended Rule 41 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 which relates to Application under section 14 Companies Act, 2013 of for conversion of public company into private company. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, 25th January, 2021 […]
MCA has notified Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 Notification No. G.S.R. 40(E) dated 22/01/2021 and also notified Amendment to Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 wef 22.01.2021. Articles compares changes to Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 with Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021.
Updates on Corporate Social Responsibility Amendment Rules, 2021 Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 and in order to bring transparency and increase the accountability of the Companies required undertaking CSR Activities following major amendments have been made: 1. In house activity of R&D in relation to Covid-19 […]
ICSI requested MCA to consider providing extension of the timelines for annual filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4(XBRL), MGT-7 and DIR-3 KYC till 31St March, 2021. THE INSTITUTE OF Company Secretaries of India IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Statutory body under an Act of Parliament (Under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs) MCA: 2021 Shri […]
We know very well that the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act, 2013), and the rules framed thereunder, mandate companies to file requisite documents, including Annual Returns and Financial Statements, with the concerned Registrar of Companies (ROC) of their jurisdiction. Accordingly, every Company is required to file its Annual Accounts and Annual Return as […]
MCA has amended the Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 through notification dated January 22, 2021. It shall be noted that the MCA has brought major changes in the Companies (CSR) Rules, 2014 through Companies (CSR) Amendment Rules, 2021.
