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 amendment has substituted the rule by providing that every private company which has a paid-up share capital of Ten Crore INR or more shall have a whole-time company secretary.
DPT 3 Form Filing, Frequently asked questions on ROC form DPT 3, the due date of Form DPT 3 and all you need to know about it Q 1. What is form DPT 3? Ans: DPT-3 is a return of Deposits or particulars of transaction not considered as deposit or both which is to be filed […]
The Companies Act, 2013 was effective for all the companies with effect from 1st April, 2014 but of its certain sections or provisions was applicable from different dates depending upon the notification of by Ministry from time to time. The Government of India has always put a thrust to start a business by incorporating a […]
Independent Directors Serve as an important institution of Corporate Governance Contributing Significantly at the boards by bringing diverse set of skills with an independent judgment on significant issues. Independent Directors act as a guide, coach , mentor to the company, Their role broadly includes improving corporate credibility& governance standards by working as a watchdog and […]
Many persons ask questions in relation to uploading of forms with unsigned attachments like – (a) whether it is mandatory to attach only signed documents? (b) Whether document as SD/- can be uploading with roc e-forms? In this editorial author shall discuss provisions under companies Act Relating to Filing of Applications, Documents, Inspection etc. in […]
It’s a common question amongst many professionals now-a-days that If a form is approved by ROC under STP mode, whether SRN can be Cancelled for such form and Whether AOC-4/MGT-7/ any other form filed by Company can be cancelled and revised? In this editorial author shall discuss provisions under companies Act relating to correcting the […]
Capital is the money, which a company has raised by issue of its shares. It uses this money to meet its requirement by way of acquiring business premises and stock-in-trade etc. In relation to a company limited by shares, the word ‘capital’ means the share capital i.e., the capital in terms of rupees divided into […]
Brief provision of applicability of Secretarial Audit Report with amendment in rules vide Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Amendment Rules, 2020 The applicability of the Secretarial Audit is on the bigger Companies as per the Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, […]
Considering the frequent changes in statute and onerous responsibility cast on directors and KMP, one must understand the critical issues and avoid speculative conjectures or avoid of taking benefit of gray area because we would never know when the government would comes up with any amendment or clarification and apply them retrospectively.
Wondering what would cost you to register a company in India? Know about the cost of starting and operating a private limited. Company is a popular option to start a business in India by startups and businesses with higher growth aspirations. Pvt Ltd company is incorporated under the Companies Act of 2013, and governed by […]
