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...
Notification/ Circular/ Advisories Issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in view of COVID-19 outbreak 1. Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 (CA-2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak In order to support and enable Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India to focus on taking necessary measures to […]
Article explains Key provisions relating to transfer of shares by way of GIFT, Provisions on Transfer of Shares, Procedure for transfer of shares by way of Gift, Documents required to be prepared and Other key provisions relating to the transfer of shares by GIFT. In general terms, the word transfer means a conveyance of property, […]
Not all offences under Section 441 of the the Companies Act 2013 can be compounded. As per 441(1) as amended by the Companies (Amendment Ordinance) 2018 dated 02.11.2018 any offence punishable under this act (whether committed by a Company or any officer thereof) (not being an offence punishable with imprisonment only , or punishable with imprisonment and also with fine) may either before or after the institution of any prosecution be compounded.
♦ The private limited company is governed by section 2 (68) of Companies act 2013 and relevant rules. ♦ It is a form of Business in which a small group of people manages this type of entity privately without any Public interference. ♦ To form a private company the requirement of a minimum of 2 […]
Article explains about Annual General Meeting, Purpose of Holding Annual General Meeting, Period of Holding Annual General Meeting, Business to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting, Day for Holding Annual General Meeting, Time for Holding Annual General Meeting, Place for Holding Annual General Meeting, Default in Holding Annual General Meeting, Report on Annual General […]
Under Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013, companies are required to hold board meetings. However, for some reason, the companies have to postpone their board meeting for reasons beyond their scope of control. Here is a draft format for postponement of a board meeting. Users are free to modify as per their requirements. Format […]
MCA has issued General Circular No. 11/2020 dated 24th March, 2020 on Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 (CA-2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak which includes measures related to waiving Additional Fees on delayed submission of e-forms and relaxation related to Maximum GAP between two Board Meetings. Language of […]
Section 163 is not mandatory. It will be applicable only if the Articles Of Association (AOA) of the company gives the authority for a proportional appointment. The BOD constituted can be for a tenure of 3 years. After a span of 3 years, it has to be reconstituted. It is important to note that Section 163 is a way to constitute a BOD and not a single director and it is not a type of directors like nominee director or additional director.
Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID 19- A confidence building measure by MCA. (Step by step guide to file the form) Amidst the worldwide fear of Novel Coronavirus, (COVID – 19), MCA has rolled down a web-based form Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID 19. Amidst the lockdown state in the country this form has […]
Due to the lockdown and economic disruptions, Government is taken the following measure for providing relief to Companies and LLP in terms of compliance and penalty. 1. The government will not charge any late filing fee to companies for any form filing during the period April 1, 2020 to Sept 30, 2020. Hence the pending […]
