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...
Point to Note- (1) An offer can be made under a Private Placement Offer Letter to not more than 200 people. (2)The application form has to be numbered and addressed specifically to the person to whom the offer is made along with the Offer Letter. Allotments can be made only to such persons (3) The […]
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has attracted worldwide attention and acquired a new meaning in the global economy. Sharp interest in CSR in recent years has stemmed from the advent of globalization and international trade, which has reflected in increased business complexity and new demands for enhanced transparency and corporate citizenship.
1) Methods of issue of shares: A) Private Placement (Section 42 of the Companies Act’2013, Rule 14) B) Preferential allotment/Preferential offer C) Right Issue D) Conversion of Loan/Debentures into shares. E) Bonus issue
The provisions of Companies Act, 2013 (Act) require a large number of filings by the 1. Companies with the Registrar of Companies /Central Government 2. Directors / Auditors / Key Managerial Personnel with the concerned company(ies) / Registrar of Companies.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs: The mandate of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs primarily concerns administration of the legal framework within which companies registered in India are to operate along with some other connected matters. Within this mandate rapid strides have been made in the last six months to improve the legal framework, simplify procedures an […]
PDII:CA-2013 , December 22, 2014 Section 204 requires every listed company and a company belonging to other class of companies as may be prescribed to annex with its Board’s report made in terms of sub-section (3) of section 134, a secretarial audit report, given by a company secretary in practice, in such form as may […]
The Companies Act, 2013 had specified a new reporting requirement for the statutory auditors of companies. Under Section 143(12) of the Companies Act, 2013 the auditor was required to report on frauds/ suspected frauds in certain situations laid down in the section. Considering the challenges for the auditors in reporting under this section, ICAI had made several representations to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) from time to time.
CA Sandeep Kanoi In this article we have analyzed the Speech of Minister of Finance Mr. Arun Jaitley given in Lok Sabha on 17.12.2014 during debate on Bill to amend the Companies Act, 2013. Lok Sabha has passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014 on 17.12.2014 and the bill can be accessed at the following link:-
When we invite the rest of the world to come to India, form a company, do business and invest in India, are we trying to say that in case you commit any of these offences you will never get bail or you will indefinitely never get bail?
Download format of Engagement Letter for Audit of Financial Statements under the Companies Act 2013 and the Rules Thereunder (When Reporting u/s 143(3)(i) is Applicable)
