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...
Scheme for Relaxation of Time Period for Filling Forms Related to Creation or Modification of Charges Under Companies Act, 2013 Relevant Circular: MCA Circular dated 17.06.2020 Relevant Sections: Section 77 and Section 78 of the Companies Act, 2013. Reason of the Circular 1. As per section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013, the companies are […]
In pursuance of the Government of India’s efforts to provide relief to law abiding companies and in the wake of COVID 19, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has introduced the Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2o13” vide General Circular no. 23/2020 […]
The companies are required to file forms related to creation or modification of charges within the timelines provided in section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), i.e. a total of 120 days of the creation or modification of charge.
Compliance Calendar F.Y. 2019-2020 under Companies Act, 2013 after considering changes due to COVID-19 S. NO FORM NO. NATURE OF FILING COMPLIANCE TIMELINES 1. MBP-1 Mandatory Disclosure of Interest by Director First Board Meeting of the FY (Gap of 120 days between two meetings. *due to COVID-19, 120+60=180 Days) 2. DIR-8 Mandatory Disqualification of Director First […]
I. What is conversion? Theoretically, conversion is a method of changing from one type of the Company/entity to another which involves certain procedures, approvals and intimation as per the requirement of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) and rules made thereunder. II. Following are a few common conversion which we come across: 1. Conversion from […]
Introduction : Under the provision of companies Act, 1956, there were no restrictions on the board of directors of private companies regarding borrowings for the purpose of business of the company. However, Board of directors of Public companies were required to seek approval of shareholders by way of ordinary resolution in case of fresh loans […]
Background: Section 2(16) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines charges also as to mean an interest or lien created on the property or assets of a company or any of its undertakings or both as security and includes a mortgage. Types of Charges: 1. Fixed or specific Charge: it’s a charge on the assets which […]
> Director’s / Board Report As a move towards greater corporate transparency, a Directors/Board’ report is a financial document that is required to file at end of the financial year by the Companies. Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 has laid down provisions related to Financial statement, Board’s report, etc. I. Contents of Board […]
Section 460 have the overriding effect on any other section of the Companies Act, 2013, So as per Section 460, notwithstanding anything contained in companies Act, 1. where any application required to be made to the central Government under any provision of this Act in respect of any matter is not made within the time specified therein, that Government may, for reason to be recorded in writing condone the delay
Meaning :- Strike Off means removing the name of the Company from the Register of Companies maintained by Registrar of Companies (RoC). It is more like a Closure of the Company and the Company will not be in existence after being Struck Off and cannot perform any operation thereafter. Relevant Provisions :- Section 248 of […]
