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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 126 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 492 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17742 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 447 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 300 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 2094 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 156 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


Procedure for acceptance of Deposit by Public company

July 8, 2014 9407 Views 0 comment Print

CS Divesh Goyal Sec- 76 of Companies Act 2013 1. Call Board Meeting: To pass resolution for acceptance of deposit from members Approve Draft DPT-1 (Circular) Appoint a Trustee Call General Meeting Authorize Director or Secretary for further process 2. Call General Meeting Pass Ordinary Resolution for acceptance of deposit, if deposit with in limit […]

Procedure for acceptance of Deposit by Private company

July 8, 2014 6093 Views 0 comment Print

ACS Divesh Goyal 1. Call Board Meeting: • To pass resolution for acceptance of deposit from members • Approve Draft DPT-1 (Circular) • Appoint a Trustee • Call General Meeting • Authorize Director or Secretary for further process 2. Call General Meeting

Deposits Under New Companies Act and requirement of Filing DPT-4

July 8, 2014 26130 Views 1 comment Print

ACS Divesh Goyal DEPOSITS UNDER NEW COMPANIES ACT ARE A CRITICAL ISSUE FOR ALL COMPANIES, MOSTY FOR PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES. ON EVERY ISSUE RELATED TO DEPOSITS THERE ARE MANY VIEWS. REQUIREMENT OF DPT-4 COMPANY LAW UPDATE: Why old loan from shareholders, relatives & other individuals be treated as deposits in DPT4? 1) Deposit for the […]

Related Party Transaction Under Companies Act, 2013 (Section- 184,188 & 189)

July 8, 2014 125254 Views 4 comments Print

ACS Divesh Goyal Section: 184 Disclosures of Interest by Directors: (1)          Every Director Shall disclose his Concern or interest in any company Companies Body Corporate Firms Other Associations of Individuals by giving a Notice In Writing In Form MBP 1. At First BM in which he participate as director                                        AND Thereafter, At First BM […]

Appointment And Remuneration Of Managerial Personnel: Companies Act 2013

July 8, 2014 145183 Views 27 comments Print

ACS Divesh Goyal Managing Director is Key Managerial Personal of utmost importance. He is face of a company and its decision-making mechanism. A person gain significant advantages as Managing Director which may not be there, in case of his appointment as Manager or Chief Executive Officer. While Chief Executive Officer has no special advantage except […]

Section 185 Loan To Directors – Companies Act 2013

July 8, 2014 13496 Views 1 comment Print

ACS Divesh Goyal TERMS ON WHICH WE MUST FOCUS BEFORE START READ THIS SECTION 185 With the usage of words ‘SAVE AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED UNDER THIS ACT’ in Section 185, whether loans to director and other person in whom Director is interested may also be made after complying with the provisions of such Section 186 […]

Section 186 Loan & Investment By Company

July 8, 2014 5405 Views 0 comment Print

ACS Divesh Goyal Section 186 – Loan and investment by company under the Companies Act,2013 APPLICABILITY: This is applicable for Private Company and Public Company. APPROVAL:No Company Shall Directly or Indirectly without Board Resolution-   Board Approval: Company can give loan or guarantee or providing any security or the acquisitionby Passing of Unanimous Board Resolutionat […]

Section 184: Disclosure of Interest by Director

July 4, 2014 170168 Views 8 comments Print

As per section 184 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Rule 9 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 every director of the Company has to disclose his interest by giving a notice in writing in Form MBP-1. In this article, we are discussing the manner of such disclosure and related compliance under the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies Rules, 2014.

ICSI releases Ready Reckoner on One Person Company (OPC)

July 3, 2014 6654 Views 0 comment Print

One person company is a concept introduced in India by the Companies Act, 2013. The concept opens up new vistas of business opportunities and particularly spectacular possibilities for sole proprietorships and entrepreneurs who can enjoy the advantages of limited liability, and the benefit of separate legal entity as well.

Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013 – Loan to Directors

July 3, 2014 561932 Views 32 comments Print

SECTION 185 of Companies Act, 2013 – Loan to Directors- Section 185 & its reference with Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 which has been notified on 12th September 2013 corresponds to section 295 of the Companies Act, 1956 which deals in loan to directors. This section is […]

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