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 : 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 : This guide explains the legal process for striking off companies under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013. It covers eligibili...
Company Law : The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes sweeping reforms to improve corporate governance, digital compliance, and globa...
CA, CS, CMA : The article explains how buy-back taxation shifted from company-level tax to shareholder taxation under the Finance Act, 2024 and ...
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 Chandigarh penalised a company and its directors after finding that financial statements and Board Reports were not approved t...
Company Law : ROC Chandigarh penalised a company and its directors for not filing financial statements from FY 2017-18 to 2022-23 within the sta...
Company Law : ROC Chandigarh penalized a company and its directors under Section 92(5) of the Companies Act for non-filing of annual returns fro...
Company Law : ROC Kolkata imposed penalty on an auditor after finding that depreciation on building assets was not charged in the financial stat...
Company Law : ROC Kolkata imposed penalty on an auditor after finding that material investment disclosures required under Schedule III of the Co...
DETAIL NOTE ON SECTION 164 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2013 VACATION OF OFFICE OF DIRECTOR This article is a detailed research under section 164 and section 167 of the Companies Act 2013 and to decide when and at which date the any person would be considered as disqualified. Illustration : Mr. A was appointed as the […]
The interesting thing about the form DIR-3 KYC is that Filing of DIR-3 KYC would be mandatory for Disqualified Directors also. Filing DIR-3 e-KYC for Financial Year 2018-19 is mandatory even for person who has already filed DIR-3 KYC for the year 2017-18.
Valuation for issue and transfer of shares (unlisted) under Income-tax Act, 1961, Companies Act, 2013 & FEMA Regulations been explained in detail in this article.
Introduction: With the introduction of SPICe Forms, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has simplified the procedure of company formation and thereby simplifying the ease of doing business in India. This article depicts the process of company formation through SPICe Forms & throws light on some newly introduced compliances such as GSTIN application, Employer code […]
A list of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 under which valuations are required to be conducted by a registered valuer are given below. IBBI, vide circular dated 16th September 2019, listed the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Code under which valuations are required […]
If A foreign company planning to set up business in India may incorporate a company under the Companies Act, 2013 as a joint venture or wholly owned subsidiary or set up Liaison Office/ Representative Office or a Project Office or a Branch Office of the foreign company which can be undertake activities permitted under the […]
Meaning Electronic voting (also known as e-voting) is voting that uses electronic means to either aid or take care of casting and counting votes. … It may encompass a range of Internet services, from basic transmission of tabulated results to full-function online voting through common connectable household devices. Applicability As per rule 20(2) the provisions of e-voting are […]
The concept of class action was introduced in India under the Companies Act, 2013. But this article analyses the same under the heading “collective redress” on the basis of” European Commission’s 2013 Recommendation on Collective Redress” in Europe. In a lay man’s language, the class suit is initiated by an individual or a small group […]
Precedents of issue of debentures in India The requirement of creation of a Debenture Redemption Reserve is unique to India and is globally unheard of. This was inserted in India around the year 1998 in pursuance of recommendation of Committee formed under the chairmanship of Justice D.R. Dhanuka. Apparently, the very motivation for having a […]
Section 185 explains Provisions under Company Law Related to Direct or Indirect Loan or Advances to Directors by Company. Loan or advances include loan represented by a book debt, to any of the directors or to any other person in whom the director is interested or give any guarantee or provide any security in connection […]
