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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


Annual Report – An Insight to changes in New Companies Act, 2013

July 27, 2015 6387 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013 castes a hell lot of responsibilities in the form of numerous disclosures and presentation requirements which has resulted in a lot of complexities to the auditors and Board of Directors of the company. To add further, MCA has been issuing notifications in the form of providing amendments, clarifications etc.

List of Directors Imprisoned/penalized under Companies Act, 1956

July 27, 2015 2326 Views 0 comment Print

Directors Imprisoned/penalized under Companies Act, 1956 Penalty on Directors of Companies Press Release dated 24-07-2015 Information pertaining to imprisonment/penalization of directors of companies having turnover of more than Rs 50 crore annually, in the year 2014-15 is as under:

Checklist on Board’s Report under Companies Act, 2013

July 22, 2015 7796 Views 0 comment Print

As we all are in urge of finalization and procedural requirements related to the various compliances under the Companies Act, 2013. Most of the important matters are related to the Board of Directors which they need to follow as per Companies Act 2013, for the purpose of the same following reference checklist will benefit to one and all.

Delivery of Documents In Electronic Mode under Companies Act, 2013

July 22, 2015 8554 Views 1 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs {MCA} vide its Circular no. 17/2011 dated 21-4-2011 and no. 18/2011 dated 29.4.2011 had given clarifications regarding sending copies of Balance Sheets and Auditors Report etc { documents} to the members of a company under section 219 of the Companies Act 1956 {erstwhile} through electronic mode.

Depressed due to Depreciation Calculation under Companies Act, 2013

July 21, 2015 17316 Views 0 comment Print

Krishna, it is said that there is drastic change in the provision of calculation of depreciation according to New Companies Act 2013. So many Company Taxpayers are facing issues in calculating Depreciation. Please explain about the change and how it will affect and other information regarding depreciation?

Govt Extends Date for Suggestions/Comments on Implementation of CA, 2013 to 31.07.2015

July 21, 2015 1139 Views 0 comment Print

Government Extends Date for Suggestions and Comments to Make Recommendations on Issues Arising from the Implementation of the Companies Act, 2013 to 31st July, 2015 The Companies Law Committee set up by the Government to make recommendations on issues arising from the implementation of the Companies Act, 2013 had invited suggestions and comments from stakeholders […]

MCA issues Clarification with regard to circulation and filing of financial statement

July 21, 2015 4087 Views 0 comment Print

General Circular No. 11/2015 It is clarified that a company holding a general meeting after giving a shorter notice as provided under section 101 of the Act may also circulate financial statements (to be laid/considered in the same general meeting) at such shorter notice.

Format of Extract of Annual Return of Listed Company

July 20, 2015 4218 Views 0 comment Print

Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 ( as enforced and amended) provides that every company shall prepare a return (hereinafter called as Annual return) in the prescribed form containing particulars as they stood at the end of financial year. Section 92(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that an Extract of the Annual Return in such form as may be prescribed shall be part of Board’s Report.

Provisions of Secretarial standard 2 on General Meetings

July 20, 2015 12364 Views 0 comment Print

A. FREQUENCY OF GENERAL MEETING: Every Company in each Calendar Year, hold a General Meeting called the Annual General Meeting. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Board shall every year convene meeting of members called Annual General Meeting. Annual General Meeting specifically called to transact Special Business.

Minutes of General Meeting as per Secretarial Standard 2

July 20, 2015 34016 Views 0 comment Print

 BACKGROUND: The drafting and maintenance of minutes of meetings has traditionally and for long been core functions of the Company Secretary. Justifiably so, for, the Company Secretary doesn’t merely writes minutes, he writes history- the history of the company, the history of the corporate sector and in a vicarious manner, of the economy and the […]

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