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Companies Act

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.

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Loans & Investments Compliance under Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Understand Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering company loans, investments, and compliance requirements, including boa...

August 16, 2024 147 Views 0 comment Print

Company Director Compliance Duties Under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Key compliance duties for company directors under the Companies Act, 2013, including disclosures, declarations, KYC, and meeting a...

August 16, 2024 732 Views 0 comment Print

Conversion of Limited Liability Partnership into Private/Public Company

Company Law : Learn the process and benefits of converting a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) into a Private/Public Company under the Compani...

August 16, 2024 309 Views 0 comment Print

Rights Issue of Shares under Companies Act 2013: Procedures & Key Points

Company Law : Learn about the rights issue of shares under Companies Act 2013. Explore the process, key points, and steps for issuing shares to ...

August 15, 2024 429 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 11th August 2024

CA, CS, CMA : Highlights from August 5-11, 2024: Income Tax exemptions, GST updates, SEBI guidelines, and RBI monetary policy changes....

August 13, 2024 387 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Foreign Company Closures and Job Losses in India

Company Law : Overview of foreign company closures, active subsidiaries, job losses in the auto industry, and investment data from 2014 to 2024....

August 6, 2024 201 Views 0 comment Print

Implementation and Status of MCA21 e-Governance Programme

Company Law : Explore the latest status of the MCA21 e-Governance program, Certified Filing Centres in Haryana, impact on corporate filings, and...

August 6, 2024 270 Views 0 comment Print

Measures to enhance corporate governance & CSR practices

Company Law : Govt. of India's recent measures to enhance corporate governance, prevent fraud, and ensure effective CSR practices. Insights on r...

August 6, 2024 177 Views 0 comment Print

Simplified Company Exit: C-PACE Cuts Processing Time

Company Law : Discover how C-PACE accelerates the company exit process from 2 years to under 90 days, streamlining operations and reducing backl...

August 6, 2024 294 Views 0 comment Print

Goa Companies Struck Off Register: Stats and Revival Details

Company Law : Discover the latest data on Goa-based companies struck off and revived, plus insights on related amnesty programs from the Ministr...

August 6, 2024 120 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CA Barred for Five Years by NCLT for Failing Duties as Statutory Auditor

CA, CS, CMA : Read the full NCLT judgment/order on Union of India Vs CA. Ramaiah Nataraja. Bengaluru CA barred from statutory auditor role for c...

July 16, 2024 3273 Views 0 comment Print

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Moratorium Order Not Automatically Enforceable in India

Company Law : Explore the Calcutta High Court's decision in Uphealth Holdings, INC. Vs Dr. Syed Sabahat Azim & Ors. regarding the applicability ...

July 14, 2024 573 Views 0 comment Print

What If You Have Lost Your Debenture Certificate?

Company Law : Explore the implications of issuing duplicate debenture certificates under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about legal remedies, as...

July 4, 2024 402 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Approves Demerger Scheme: Raymond Limited & Raymond Lifestyle

Company Law : Read the NCLT judgment approving the demerger scheme between Raymond Limited and Raymond Lifestyle Limited. Detailed analysis and ...

July 3, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Share Allotment at Concessional Price is Oppressive to Existing Members: NCLT

Company Law : Full text of the NCLT Mumbai judgment in Ajay Tajpuriya vs Goel Ganga Infrastructure case. Detailed analysis of the order concerni...

June 15, 2024 507 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Delay in filing of e-Form MGT-6: MCA imposes Penalty of ₹13 Lakh

Company Law : RGPL Commodities Pvt Ltd faces penalties under Section 89(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-6. Total ...

August 16, 2024 18 Views 0 comment Print

520 days delay in filing BEN-2 form: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : GM Elektra Pvt Ltd fined ₹1,88,500 by ROC Mumbai for delayed filing of BEN-2 under Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013. Direct...

August 16, 2024 15 Views 0 comment Print

Company Caried on business not mentioned in MOA: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : Registrar of Companies penalizes Paramount Dye Tec Limited for not disclosing trading activity in its MOA, violating Section 4(1)(...

August 16, 2024 12 Views 0 comment Print

Non-passing of Special Resolution before raising loan: MCA Imposes Penalty

Company Law : Penalty imposed on Singodwala Warehousing for non-compliance with Section 62(3) of Companies Act. Fine details and appeal process ...

August 16, 2024 15 Views 0 comment Print

Significant Beneficial Owner Rules Violation: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : MBL Infrastructure Ltd. faces scrutiny under Section 90 of the Companies Act for non-compliance. Details on adjudicating officer's...

August 16, 2024 21 Views 0 comment Print


Corporate Social Responsibility In India

June 22, 2013 1874 Views 0 comment Print

Business scandals involving high profile organizations such as Enron and WorldCom have rocked the corporate world and be-come front-page news. This has shaken consumer confidence in both business leaders and the economy, creating concern about business ethics and governance. As a result, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important. Corporate Social Responsibility is a […]

Article On Introduction of New Audit Report Format By ICAI

June 21, 2013 25550 Views 2 comments Print

Revision in Form and Content of Auditor’s Report [SA 700 Revised)/SA 705/SA706] & Implementation of the same- Articles Discusses on the following Topics :- Extant Provisions Under Companies Act 1956 Applicability Of CARO With Respect To Audit Report Revision In Form And Content Of Auditors Report Implication On SA 700 (Revised) Auditors Report

Contracts in Which Directors are Interested Under Companies Act 1956

June 10, 2013 12184 Views 0 comment Print

A company normally enters into transactions with other companies or firms which are known as related party transactions. Section 297 is in respect of Board’s sanction to be required for certain contracts in which particular directors are interested. Section 299 relates to disclosure of interest by directors. Under Companies Act compliance of Section 297 appears […]

Director’s Liability under the Companies Act, 1956

May 3, 2013 28173 Views 0 comment Print

Since the emergence of various corporate scandals in India over the past few years, there has been much attention and debate on the role of Company’s Directors. There has been a lot of focus on independent Directors. A Director must be acted honestly and with due diligence.

Independent Directors under the Proposed Companies Bill, 2011

February 15, 2013 2401 Views 0 comment Print

With a view to add transparency, fairness and independence in decision making to safeguard of stakeholders’ interest, the concept of Independent Directors was introduced. While the concept was till date applicable on Listed Public Companies, the New Company Law proposes to introduce the same upon big Public Companies as well.

One Person Company – Salient Features of Proposed Law

February 14, 2013 2785 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Bill, 2012 defines ‘One Person Company’ (OPS)as a Company which has only one person as member. Further, clause 3of the Bill provides that a Company may be formed for any lawful purpose by one person. One Person Company is a Private Company formed by subscribing the name of such one person to the Memorandum […]

Buyback of Shares – Is it a Tool for Companies to Come out of Crisis Situations?

February 7, 2013 1372 Views 0 comment Print

SECTION 77 restricts the buyback of own shares from the market by the company or its subsidiaries/parent company. This restriction was imposed on the companies to ensure that these companies do not indulge in unfair and mal trade practices by unnecessarily blowing up their share prices in the market and misleading the investors by giving the misconception that their shares are doing well in the market by adopting techniques of speculation.

Companies Bill 2012 – An overview

February 6, 2013 6836 Views 0 comment Print

CA Punkaj Jain OUTLINE Background of Companies Bill, 2012 Definition Audit & Auditors Penal provisions Loans and Investments Directors, KMP’s and Governance Corporate Social Responsibility Regulatory bodies (NCLT, NFRA, SFIO)

Companies May Find It Difficult To Get Auditors For Filling Up The Casual Vacancy In Their Office

January 29, 2013 1758 Views 0 comment Print

The existing provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) contemplate two situations, viz; (a) where the company has only one auditor; and (b) where it has more than one auditor.

Major Highlights of Companies Bill 2012

January 23, 2013 6380 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Bill, 2012, after a very long journey and with many stumble blocks, has finally seen the light of day in Lok Sabha. After much speculation and eagerness on the subject, Lok Sabha finally approved the Bill on the night of 18th December, 2012.

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