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Companies Act 2013

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.

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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

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 ...

May 18, 2026 780 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

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...

May 10, 2026 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 17934 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Consultation on Filing Reforms & Simplifying Compliance for Viksit Bharat 2047

Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...

April 17, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


In TDS Payment dispute, filing of Sale Deed documents was necessary to prove sale consideration

Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...

May 21, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Writ not entertained since alternative remedy of approaching NCLAT available

Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...

April 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2112 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

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 ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

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...

May 21, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

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...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Till NFRA formation govt may notify AS recommended by ICAI

March 29, 2016 1240 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that until the National Financial Reporting Authority is constituted under section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government may prescribe the standards of accounting or any addendum thereto, as recommended by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, constituted under section 3 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 (38 of 1949), in consultation with and after examination of the recommendations made by National Advisory Committee on Accounting Standards constituted under section 210 A of the Companies Act, 1956

Buy-back may remain open for a period less than 15 days

March 29, 2016 4417 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Second Amendment Rules, 2016 Provided that where all members of a company agree, the offer for buy-back may remain open for a period less than fifteen days.

Mail issues issues pertaining to ROC Website: ICSI

March 28, 2016 2578 Views 0 comment Print

The ICSI jointly with MCA has taken initiative for resolving various queries/ issues. The MCA has kindly consented to resolve all the issues being faced by our members and other stakeholders in implementation of Companies Act 2013 in respect of MCA-21 e-Governance project.

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING “An emerging CSR Tool”

March 26, 2016 9019 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility is not a new concept. However it has been statutorily recognised when the said provisions came into the picture at the time of advent of much revolutionary emergence of COMPANIES ACT 2013. The statute not only has mandated the spending for society by our so called big business giants but also has made people realized what they actually were forgetting in the race of earnings and maximizing their profits.

Companies amendment Bill 2016 & CA 2013-Part-3

March 25, 2016 37849 Views 0 comment Print

This is the Final part of the Three-part series and deals with amendment proposed W.r.t: Related Party Transactions, Punishment under section 447, Loan to directors, Intercorporate Loans, Disclosure of Interest by Directors, Powers of the Board, Audit and Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Vacation of Office by Director, Resignation of Director & Cost Audit.

Analysis of Deposits by Nidhi Companies

March 25, 2016 62794 Views 0 comment Print

In this article we discuss how much a Nidhi Company can take deposits and from whom. These are the rules and limitations for taking deposits by Nidhi Companies :- 1. The ratio of Net Owned Funds of the Nidhi Company to deposits should not be more than 1:20. 2. Nidhi Company should not accept deposits from or lend to any person, other than its members.

MCA amends format of Certificate of Incorporation

March 23, 2016 10705 Views 1 comment Print

Certificate of Incorporation-[Pursuant to sub-section (2) of section 7 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules 8 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014] I hereby certify that is incorporated on this(i.e. FIRST, SECOND etc.) day of two thousand under the Companies Act, 2013 and that the company is .

CRC to process e-Form number INC-29

March 23, 2016 2599 Views 0 comment Print

The jurisdiction, processing and approval of name or names proposed in e-Form number INC-29 hitherto exercised by the respective Registrar of companies having jurisdiction over incorporation of companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder shall forthwith be exercised by Registrar, CRC.

Companies amendment Bill 2016 & CA 2013-Part-2

March 21, 2016 14345 Views 0 comment Print

In this series, I am analyzing the proposed amendments with the existing provisions in the Companies Act, 2013. The Part – 2 of the series deals with amendments with respect to Annual return, Financial Statements, General Meetings, Postal ballot, CSR & Auditors.

A Brief on Private Placement Under Companies Act ,2013

March 21, 2016 5545 Views 2 comments Print

Private Placement under Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013 with Rule 14 of Companies Prospectus and Allotment of Securities Rules, 2014. 1. A Company can make Private Placement through issue of Private Placement offer letter (Form PAS-4 as attachment in Form GNL-2).

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