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...
Deposits under Section 73 to 76A of Companies Act, 2013 (READ WITH DEPOSITS RULES 2014.) SECTION 73 TO 76A > Applicable to public as well as Private Company > Private- take deposit from member only Public- take deposit from member and public 1. Recurring deposits- Periodic interval 2. DD – Saving A/C when demand arises […]
Voting Rights of the Shareholders Introduction of Section 47 of the Companies Act, 2013 Every member of the company limited by shares holding equity share capital has right to vote in Company. Rights can be varied as per section 43(a) of the Companies Act, 2013; for private limited company section 47 is not applicable where […]
There are various compliances needs to be done by a Foreign Company, however before going into details one needs to understand the term Foreign Company. The word ‘Foreign Company’ has been defined under Section 2(42) ‘Foreign Company’. It includes a company or a Body corporate which is formed outside the territory of India and having […]
We are pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors has appointed you as the Whole-Time Company Secretary of the Company. You are requested to join the service of the Company and contact the undersigned so that you may be introduced to the concerned persons before you start functioning.
Board Meeting under Companies Act 1. Meetings of Board (Sec 173) a. Every company shall hold its first board meeting within 30 days from the date of incorporation. After the first board meeting, every company shall hold minimum four board meetings in a calendar year. b. In holding board meetings during the year, there shall […]
FAQs on MCA Notification for Web Link of Annual Return and Companies (Management & Administration) Amendment Rules, 2020 1. What are the effective dates of the amendment of Section 92(3) and the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2020? Ans. Both the notifications are effective from 28th August, 2020. 2. What is the effect of […]
Section 185 of Companies Act 2013, prohibited companies from advancing any loan (including loan represented by a book debt) or giving any guarantee or any security in connection with a loan taken by the directors of such company or any other person in whom the directors are interested. Article contains Checklist of section 185 of […]
We wish to submit that the provision of Section 137(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requiring filing of financial statement within thirty days of the date of annual general meeting may be considered for amendment by prescribing a period of sixty days for such filing, aligning it with the date of filing of annual return.
It is once again requested that a general extension for the date of conducting AGMs may be allowed so as to provide relief to all the companies and stakeholders The MCA may also consider filing of e-Form GNL -1 for seeking extension of time in holding of AGM through STP mode, so as to speed up the approvals.
It is proposed that CSR Compliance Certificate, by an independent professional, should be introduced, which should cover all the aspects of CSR provisions as provided ,under the Act and the Rules. A draft Compliance Certificate covering each and every aspect is given at ‘Annexure B.
