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...
In order to enhance transparency and reporting, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 on Tuesday, 25th February, 2020 after consultation with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and on the basis of powers conferred under Section 143(11) of Companies Act, 2013. The Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 supersedes the Companies […]
Amendments in the Companies Act, 2013 and MCA relaxations due to outbreak of COVID-19 1) General circular 10/2020 & 15/2020 – Regarding clarification on spending for CSR Funds for COVID-19 & FAQs thereof : – The Ministry of Corporate Affairs via General circular number 10/2020, clarified that the amount spend on account of CSR funds […]
Overview Central Government has recently amended the provisions related to NIDHI under the Companies Act and the Rules (effective from 15.08.2019). Why amended: √ to make regulatory regime for Nidhi Companies more effective and √ also to accomplish the objectives of transparency & √ investor friendliness in corporate environment of the country. Define Nidhi:(Under Nidhi […]
Deposit Section 2(31) of Companies Act, 2013 provides that Deposit includes any receipt of money by way of deposit or loan or in any other form by a company, but does not include- 1. Any amount received from central or state government 2. Any amount received from Foreign Government/ Foreign Bank/ Foreign Company 3. Any […]
To deal with the precarious situation due to outbreak of Covid-19 and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs have given major relaxations with respect to holding of Board meeting through physical presence of Directors by amending Rule 4 of Companies (Meeting of Board and its Powers) Rule, 2014. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its […]
ANNUAL RETURN [Section 92 of Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014] Annual return is significant document for the stake holders of the company as it provides very comprehensive information about various aspects of company. It gives disclosures and greater insight into the non-financial matters of the company and the people behind […]
Why Need Registrar and Share Transfer Agent? In the current fast-paced investment environment, mutual fund investors, publicly-traded companies, and financial institutions have multiple investors who perform a number of transactions in a day like buy, sell or switch of share units and also require accurate records or information regarding the same. It is imperative that […]
This article is in continuation of my last article on Board Meeting Minutes and I have covered the Frequently asked questions on Annual General Meeting Minutes. As Annual General Meeting have very important meeting of company and held in every Financial Year as per The Companies Act, 2013. I will brief you about General meeting […]
Synopsis of Companies Amendment Bill, 2020 – Part I With the objective of decriminalizing some more provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and to provide further ease of living to law abiding corporate, a Company Law Committee (CLC) consisting of representatives from Ministry, industry chambers, professional institutes and legal fraternity was constituted on the 18th […]
Key Recommendations of CoE on Need for an Institutional Framework for Regulation and Development of Valuation Professionals in India In August 2019, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) had constituted Committee of Experts (CoE) to examine the need for an institutional framework for regulation and development of valuation professionals in India. The said CoE had submitted […]
