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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 138 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 507 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 17916 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


Fast Track Exit Scheme for Defunct Companies

August 3, 2015 7121 Views 0 comment Print

The Fast Track Exit (FTE) mode is introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide General Circular No. 36/2011 dated 7th June, 2011 (the Circular) and made effective from 3rd July 2011 as a Fast Track opportunity for Defunct Companies

Process for Surrender/Cancellation/ of Additional/Duplicate/ Extra DIN

August 2, 2015 8091 Views 1 comment Print

1. Holder of duplicate DIN shall make an application for surrender with Regional Director in form DIR5. 2. The application shall be accompanied with a declaration on affidavit duly notarized that he has never been appointed as director in any company and the said DIN has never been used for filing of any document with any authority.

Allotment of Shares as Per Companies Act 2013

August 2, 2015 304608 Views 10 comments Print

(i) A private placement offer cannot be made to more than 200 people in aggregate in a financial year excluding “qualified institutional buyers” and employees of the company being offered securities under a scheme of employee’s stock option as per provisions of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 62.

All about Secretarial standard 2 on General Meeting

August 2, 2015 10442 Views 0 comment Print

Secretarial standard on general meeting issued by the Institute of company secretaries of India and approved by central government. The aim of secretarial standard is to promote good corporate governance. The standards are basically compilation of good secretarial practices with a view to ensure proper corporate governance.

Procedure for Registration of Section 8 Company

July 30, 2015 33902 Views 1 comment Print

Section 8 Company Introduction Section 8 Company is a Company licensed under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), erstwhile known as Section 25 Company under the Companies Act, 1956, which has main object; For promoting commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other […]

Comments on Disclosure of Interest by Directors

July 30, 2015 4178 Views 0 comment Print

The disclosure of interest by a director is a statutory duty arising out of distinctive position held by him. Such position does pose some ambiguity. It is very well possible that in the first instance even a director may not be able to give a clear reply about his legal position.

Standards On Auditing- Compilation Of Important SA’s

July 29, 2015 7240 Views 0 comment Print

Why Auditing Standards are Important?? Auditing Standards are mandatory to be by followed by practitioners under the direction issued by the council of ICAI. If not complied with Auditing Standards in performing Assurance Engagement

List of actions for which ordinary resolution is required to be adopted Under CA, 2013

July 27, 2015 13757 Views 0 comment Print

In simple words, an ordinary resolution is a resolution passed by the shareholders of a company by a simple majority of more than 50% of the votes. An ordinary resolution is the most common method by which a corporate entity conducts its business or the Board of directors seeks shareholder approval of its actions.

Procedure for Registration of NBFC and related provisions

July 27, 2015 36584 Views 4 comments Print

NBFC registration Why? Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are fast emerging as an important segment of Indian financial system. It is an heterogeneous group of institutions (other than commercial and co-operative banks) performing financial intermediation in a variety of ways, like accepting deposits, making loans and advances, leasing, hire purchase, etc. They raise funds from the […]

Format of Notice, Explanatory Statement, Attendance Slip/Sheet & Minutes of AGM under CA 2013 & SS- 2

July 27, 2015 239614 Views 4 comments Print

Format of Cover Page of Notice of the Annual General Meeting Date:   (Date of Notice) Dear Members/Directors/Auditor, You are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (the ‘AGM’) of the members of (Name of Company) (the ‘Company’) to be held on (Day of AGM), (Date of AGM), 2015 at (Time of AGM) at (Venue […]

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