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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 18423 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


Post Incorporation Compliances After Company Incorporation

July 6, 2020 3162 Views 0 comment Print

After getting certificate of incorporation a company has to comply with the various compliances under The Companies Act,2013. ♦ After Incorporation Compliances: Filing Verification of Registered Office (Form INC-22)  If the company was registered with a temporary address the details of permanent registered office has to be filed filing of INC-22 for Verification of its Registered […]

FAQs On Voluntary Winding Up

July 6, 2020 24399 Views 5 comments Print

Q 1. Which notification makes the voluntary winding up effective? The following notifications make the voluntary winding up effective: Ans: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification dated 30th March 2017 notified Section 59 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 which is relating to Voluntary Liquidation of Corporate persons.

Role & Scope of CA In Online AGM during Covid-19 Era

July 6, 2020 2355 Views 0 comment Print

Role & Scope of Chartered Accountant (CA) In Online AGM During Covid -19 ERA The concept of Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been defined under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013. It can be considered as an annual gathering of Directors and Shareholders/members of the Company to discuss the future of the Company and […]

Conversion of Section 8 Company into Private Company or any other Company

July 6, 2020 6006 Views 0 comment Print

Definition of Private Company As per Section 2 (68) of the companies Act, 2013 Private Company means a Company which by its articles – i. Restricts the rights to transfer its shares ii. limits the No. of  Members to 200, except in the case of One person Company iii. Except in case of One person […]

Alteration of Authorized Capital under Companies Act, 2013

July 6, 2020 32355 Views 2 comments Print

In this write-up, I am going to discuss the Alteration of the share capital of the limited company. For this, we have to understand what is authorized capital and what is the alteration of share capital. Article discusses What is Authorized Capital of the Company, What Is Alteration Of Authorized Share Capital Of The Company, […]

All about Passing of resolution by Postal Ballot

July 6, 2020 14220 Views 0 comment Print

Relevant Section: Section 110 Relevant Rules: Rule 22 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 Section-110 of the Companies Act, 2013 This section has the overriding effect over anything contained under the Act, 1. As per the section, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act- a. In respect of such items of business as prescribed […]

Dispute of Inheritance of Shares cannot be decided under Companies Law: SC

July 6, 2020 9279 Views 0 comment Print

Aruna Oswal Vs Pankaj Oswal & Ors. (Supreme Court) Hon’ble Supreme Court held that the basis of the petition is the claim by way of inheritance of 1/4th shareholding so as to constitute 10% of the holding, which right cannot be decided in proceedings under section 241/242 of the Act. Thus, filing of the petition […]

Alternatives to I&B Code: A Restructuring route through Section 230 of Companies Act, 2013

July 5, 2020 6021 Views 0 comment Print

In a press conference conducted on May 17, 2020 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it was stated that the COVID-19 related debts shall not form part of the default under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code). Further, by proposing Section 10A, it was stated that there shall be no fresh initiation of new […]

Implementation/Roadmap of Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS)

July 5, 2020 18408 Views 0 comment Print

A. Implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (IND AS): 1. For Companies other than banks, NBFCs and Insurance Companies: a) All companies which are listed/or in process of listing inside or outside India on Stock Exchanges (other than companies listed on SME Exchanges) b) Unlisted companies having net worth* of ₹ 250 crore or more c) […]

Private Limited Company can transfer shares without Dematerialization

July 5, 2020 3318 Views 0 comment Print

In case of Private Limited Companies;  Section 29 (1) (b) of Companies Act 2013 includes Private Limited Companies also w.e.f. 14.08.2019. However, the class of companies to which it should apply is yet to be prescribed (last checked on 4th July 2020). Presently the Company law makes it mandatory only for Unlisted PUBLIC Limited companies […]

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