The Companies Act 2013 is a crucial legislation in India governing the incorporation, functioning, and management of companies. Learn about the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act 2013.
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 : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
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 : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
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...
After the enforcement of Secretarial Standard on meeting of the Board of Directors of a Company [SS-1] w.e.f. 1st July, 2015, importance of passing of Board Resolutions by Circulation, pursuant to provisions of Section 175 of the Companies Act, 2013, has increased manifold, unless it is required by Statute or Articles of Association of the Company or any Contractual obligation to pass the resolution at Board Meeting only or a Board Meeting is mandatorily required to be held as per Section 173.
Article discusses about Scope of Reporting under Section 143(3) and 143(11) of the Companies Act, 2013 and in particular on the Existence, Adequacy and Effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls.
One thing which every shareholder across various companies would dream for is receipt of bonus shares. The word ‘bonus’ has a very positive connotation, implying something extra or some gains at no cost. Issue of bonus shares is the most popular way by which companies like to utilize their large accumulated reserves. Over the years of operation, most growing companies build significant accumulated profits and reserves by ploughing back profits. Sometimes, this accumulated surplus is well above company’s current and likely future operational needs.
The Tribunal shall consist of a President and such number of Judicial and Technical Members as may be required. The Principal Bench shall be located at New Delhi which shall be presided over by the President. The powers of the Tribunal shall be exercised by Benches (which shall be notified by the Central Government) consisting of two members, one being the Judicial Member and the other a Technical Member.
ICAI) has recently issued a Guidance Note on the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order (CARO), 2016. CARO, 2016 is in supersession of the CARO, 2015. The requirements of the Order are supplemental to the Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Guidance provides explanations and clarifications on the matters specified in the Order on which auditors are required to report.
“Foreign company” means any company or body corporate incorporated outside India which— a)has a place of business in India whether by itself or through an agent, physically or through electronic mode; and b)Conducts any business activity in India in any other manner.
The Board of a company may decide to undertake its CSR activities approved by the CSR committee, through a registered trust or a registered society or a company established under section 8 of the Act by the company, either singly or alongwith its holding or subsidiary or associate company, or alongwith any other company or holding or subsidiary or associate company of such other company, or otherwise: After providing effect to the amendment suggested by Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2015, in the Proviso in clause (i) of Rule 4 Sub Rule 2
If an Auditor of a company, in the course of the performance of his duties as auditor, has reason to believe that an offence involving fraud is being or has been committed against the company by officers or employees of the company, he shall immediately report the matter to the Central Government within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed (not later than 60 days)
The word ‘ultra’ means beyond and the word ‘vires’ means powers. In the case of a company whatever is not stated in the memorandum as the objects or powers is prohibited by the doctrine of ultra vires. As a result, an act which is ultra vires is void, and does not bind the company. Neither the company nor the contracting party can sue on it. The general rule is that an act which is ultra vires the company is incapable of ratification.
Under Companies Act, 2013, Private Placement shall be made only to such persons whose names are recorded by the company prior to the invitation to subscribe. Further, in case of private placements, the company shall not release any public advertisements or utilise any media, marketing or distribution channels or agents to inform the public at large about such an offer.
