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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


Related Party Transaction Under Companies Act, 2013

July 19, 2015 72479 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act, 2013 widened the scope of related party transaction. Companies Act, 1956 covered only purchase or sale of goods or supply of services and subscription of any shares or debentures of the company under the related party transaction. However, Companies Act, 2013 has brought immovable properties and leasing of property also under the ambit of related party transaction.

Depreciation Calculator (SLM) cum Fixed Asset Register as per Companies Act 2013

July 18, 2015 40059 Views 13 comments Print

We have developed a fully automated Depreciation Calculator cum Fixed Asset register as per Companies Act, 2013, which calulates depreciation as per Straight Line method of Depreciation. This Register is useful for Professional Colleagues as well as Corporates. This is fully automated, strictly as per Companies Act, 2013 and ICAI Guidance Note

Analysis of recent Exemptions to Government Companies under Companies Act, 2013

July 16, 2015 3617 Views 1 comment Print

Analysis of Notification No. G.S.R. 463(E).  dated 5-6-2015 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs proving certain exemption to Government Companies PROVISIONS OF THE ACT WHICH DO NOT APPLY TO GOVERNMENT COMPANY OR APPLY WITH MODIFICATIONS Serial No. Chapter Number/Section Number/ Sub-section(s) in the Companies Act,2013 Exceptions, Modifications and Adaptations (1)                              (2)                              (3) […]

Notice of General Meeting as per Secretarial Standard 2

July 16, 2015 14516 Views 0 comment Print

Secretarial Standard on Notice of General Meeting seeks to prescribe a set of principles for the convening and conduction of General Meeting and matters relating thereto.This Standard also deals with conduct of e-voting and postal ballot. IMPORTANT: If any time there is any amendment come into Companies Act, 2013 and such changes or any provisions […]

Format of Main Object of Various Type of Companies

July 16, 2015 834948 Views 23 comments Print

To acquire any such shares , stocks, debenture, debenture stock, bonds, obligation or securities by original subscription, exchange or otherwise and to subscribe for the same either conditionally or otherwise, to guarantee the subscription thereof issued or guaranteed by any government, state, public body, or authority, firm, body corporate or any other entity or persons in India or elsewhere

Secretarial Audit Report Format for Listed Companies

July 14, 2015 8383 Views 0 comment Print

SECRETARIAL AUDIT REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 [Pursuant to Section 2049(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule No. 09 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration Personnel) Rules, 2014] To, The Member, ——————- ——————- We have conducted the Secretarial Audit of the compliance of applicable statutory provisions and the adherence to […]

Director – What is Your Legal Position?

July 14, 2015 19824 Views 0 comment Print

The position of Directors 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. To understand this intricate subject one has to fall back upon the basics of the corporate existence, where and how the directors fit in, and a plethora of court judgements constituting precedent laws.

Curious Case of Charges under Companies Act, 2013

July 13, 2015 7118 Views 0 comment Print

Section 77 to 86 read with Companies (Registration of charges) Rules, 2014 deals with provisions relating to the Charges under Companies Act, 2013. Section 77 exclusively talks about ‘creation of charge’. Sub-section (1) of Section 77 states that it shall be the duty of every company creating a charge within in India or outside India

Private Limited Company- Provisions after exemptions

July 11, 2015 102268 Views 17 comments Print

After commencement of Companies Act, 2013 from 01stApril 2014 compliance requirement of Companies has been increased. Therefore it’s difficult for the Private Company to continue and for peoples to incorporate new Companies. The new Company law was pain for the youth. Although it allows a single-person company to be set up, when it needs to […]

A brief on Secretarial Standard 1

July 10, 2015 2888 Views 0 comment Print

CS Raghav Bansal SECRETARIAL STANDARD-1 Today companies are not isolated entity they have crossed the borders have internationally recognized so there is a clear need to bring uniformity in secretarial standards and thus introduction of Secretarial Standard-1 has timely and appropriate. Secretarial Standard also intends to reduce the ambiguity in law and to adopt best […]

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