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...
Section 62 of the Companies Act,2013 deals with the Further Issue of share capital to Employees under Employee Stock Options Scheme and to any persons on preferential basis. In my previous article (Part –I), I have discussed about the Issue of shares to the employees under Employee Stock Options Scheme (ESOS).
As per The Companies (Declaration of Beneficial Interest in Shares) Rules, 1975, following rules are to be followed:- 1. The declaration required to be made by a person whose name is entered in the Register of Members as a holder but he is not the beneficial owner within thirty days after his name is entered in the register of members of a company as the holder of a share in that company, to the company in Form I in duplicate.
A company (including Private company) having a share capital can increase its subscribed capital by issue of further shares to persons who are holders of equity shares of the company in proportion to the paid up share capital on those shares, by sending a letter of offer.
Internal Audit As per section 138 of Indian Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 13 Of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, certain class of companies are required to appoint Internal Auditors. An extract of Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is as follows- Extract of Rule 13 of Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 “13. Companies required […]
The new concept of having Independent Director is a welcome step for corporate governance in India. The Act, 2013 has conferred greater empowerment upon Independent Director’s to ensure that the management & affairs of a company is being run fairly and smoothly.
1. The reference of financials is as per last audited financial statements. 2. Proposal needs previous approval of Audit Committee. 3. Thereafter proposal needs previous approval of Board Meeting in terms of approval of Audit Committee.
Section 42 of the Companies Act,2013 and Rule 14 of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) rules ,2014 deals with Private Placement. Private placement means any offer of securities or invitation to subscribe securities to a select group of persons by a company (other than by way of public offer) through issue of a private placement offer letter and which satisfies the conditions specified in this section.
Applicability of Section 188: Section 188 Related to related Party Transaction applies to Both Public Limited and Private Limited Companies. Related Party with reference to a Company, means – a director or his relative; a Key Managerial Personnel or his relative; a firm, in which a director , manager or his relative is a partner;
कम्पनीज एक्ट 2013 की धारा 185(1) के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कंपनी को अपने डायरेक्टर या किसी ऐसे PERSON को जिसमे डायरेक्टर का हित है को लोन, गारंटी या सिक्यूरिटी देने से मना किया गया है यह धारा काफी DEBATABLE है क्योकि इस धारा के ORIGINAL सेंटेंस को पढने से ऐसा लगता है की कंपनी किसी ऐसे कंपनी को भी लोन दे सकती है जिसमे डायरेक्टर इंटरेस्टेड है यदि धारा 186 के प्रावधानों का पालन कर लिया जाता है तो. क्योकि धारा 185 की शुरुवात इस प्रकार है
What is a Related Party Transaction? Under Section 188 of Companies Act, 2013 Entering into any contract or arrangement with a related party with respect to:- a) Sale, purchase or supply of any goods or materials; b) Selling or otherwise disposing of, or buying, property of any kind; c) Leasing of property of any kind; d) Availing or rendering of any services;
