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...
The corporate affairs ministry, known as Corporate Governance Agency, is implementing the companies law, has taken various measures, in order to have high-quality people fit to act as Independent Director. MCA has developed a strong cadre of independent directors with aim to promote Corporate Governance. Independent Directors should not be part of a “cosy club” […]
CSR in COVID-19- A Ready Referencer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be understood as a Company’s responsibility towards the society, the environment and the community within which it operates. There are various ways in which a Corporate fulfils its CSR obligations as mandated by law. At present, CSR is not seen merely as a charity […]
Executive Summary of MCA Clarification on passing of Ordinary and Special Resolutions by Companies through Video Conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OAVM) Condition: (i) When holding of EGM is unavoidable (not applicable to AGM) (ii) Items except Ordinary Business and items where any person has a right to be heard (iii) When passing […]
Brief bullet points on Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020, As introduced in Loksabha on 17th March 2020 This is 4th amendment after 2015, 2017 & 2019. 66 sections has been proposed to be Amended. Out of 66 amendments , 45 amendments are for Di-criminalization of penalty provisions as companies act is a civil law. Some penalty […]
1. The Last date of filing MSME-1 for the half year ended 31st March 2020 (October 2019- March 2020) is 30th April 2020 unless extended by MCA considering present prevailing situations. This is applicable to all specified companies. 2. NIL returns not required to be filed as the form MSME-1 will not capture “ ZERO” […]
MCA vide general circular no 11/2020 has Introduced following special relief, relaxation and immunities to Companies and LLPs: – Particulars Relaxations 1. No Additional fee for late filing:- In order to support Co. & LLPs, MCA vide its circular, has announced that no additional fee shall be charged from 1st April, 2020 to 30th September, […]
Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by the Companies Under Companies Act, 2013/ Holding of Extra-Ordinary General Meeting Through Video Conferencing Holding of Extra-Ordinary General Meeting Through Video Conferencing MCA vide its general circular dated 8th April, 2020 has given its clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by the Companies Under […]
RE: GENERAL CIRCULAR NO. 14/2020 DATED 8TH APRIL 2020 ISSUED BY MCA. SUBJECT: FAQ ON PASSING OF ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS BY COMPANIES UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 DURING LOCK-DOWN IMPOSED DUE TO COVID-19 Companies are facing problem to hold general meetings of shareholders and other stakeholders to pass ordinary and special resolutions, due […]
Compliance requirement of Nidhi Companies has gone through various changes since the day Companies Act, 2013 has come into force. In recent past Compliance requirement of Companies has been increased with introduction of new forms i.e. MSME-1, BEN-2 etc. However, some exemptions are granted to Nidhi Limited Companies under Companies Act, 2013 wide notification No. […]
DIN Application for proposed Director / Designated Partner or Partner in Existing Company / LLP DIN is a unique Identification Number allotted to an individual who is to be appointed as a Director / Designated Partner or Partner in an existing Company / LLP, upon making an Application is to be made in e-Form DIR-3. […]
