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 article explains the legal framework governing debenture issuance under the Companies Act, 2013. It outlines the types of debe...
Company Law : Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 permits companies to raise funds from a select group of investors through private placement....
Company Law : The 2025 amendments significantly expand the scope of fast-track mergers by allowing more categories of companies, including eligi...
Company Law : The article explains the legal framework governing share capital and share issuance under the Companies Act, 2013. It highlights h...
Company Law : The article explains how Section 118 mandates the preparation and preservation of meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accou...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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 : Section 7 insolvency application filed by State Bank of India (SBI) was admitted against Martina Bio Genics Private Limited and he...
Company Law : The NCLT Allahabad Bench dispensed with shareholder meetings after finding that all shareholders had consented to the proposed red...
Company Law : NCLT Kochi held that shareholders have a statutory right to convene an EGM and remove directors through ordinary resolution if leg...
Company Law : The Bombay High Court held that statements made in Special Notices for removal of a director under the Companies Act formed part o...
Company Law : The Court held that a shareholder holding requisite voting strength has a statutory right under Section 169 to convene an extraord...
Company Law : The MCA has amended the valuation rules to require Registered Valuer Organisations to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₹25 ...
Company Law : The Registrar of Companies penalized the company and its authorized signatory after an incorrect document was attached with Form A...
Company Law : MCA amends Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exc...
Company Law : MCA has amended the CSR Rules to recognize zero coupon zero principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs. The...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai held that repeated return of official notices proved non-maintenance of a registered office under Section 12(1) of the ...
• The Bill has 470 clauses as against 658 Sections in the existing Companies Act, 1956. • The entire bill has been divided into 29 chapters.• Many new chapters have been introduced, viz., Registered Valuers (ch.17); Government companies (ch. 23); Companies to furnish information or statistics (ch. 25); Nidhis (ch. 26); National Company Law Tribunal & Appellate Tribunal (ch. 27); Special Courts (ch. 28).
The much-awaited Companies Bill, 2012 has been passed by Rajya Sabha at today’s session. So now, let’s gear up for new rules and regulations for better Corporate Environment. CS S. N. Ananthasubramanian, President, Council of the ICSI welcomes the brand new, modern, growth oriented and futuristic Company Law passed by Rajya Sabha today (08.08.2013). On […]
Business scandals involving high profile organizations such as Enron and WorldCom have rocked the corporate world and be-come front-page news. This has shaken consumer confidence in both business leaders and the economy, creating concern about business ethics and governance. As a result, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important. Corporate Social Responsibility is a […]
Revision in Form and Content of Auditor’s Report [SA 700 Revised)/SA 705/SA706] & Implementation of the same- Articles Discusses on the following Topics :- Extant Provisions Under Companies Act 1956 Applicability Of CARO With Respect To Audit Report Revision In Form And Content Of Auditors Report Implication On SA 700 (Revised) Auditors Report
With a view to add transparency, fairness and independence in decision making to safeguard of stakeholders’ interest, the concept of Independent Directors was introduced. While the concept was till date applicable on Listed Public Companies, the New Company Law proposes to introduce the same upon big Public Companies as well.
Companies Bill, 2012 defines ‘One Person Company’ (OPS)as a Company which has only one person as member. Further, clause 3of the Bill provides that a Company may be formed for any lawful purpose by one person. One Person Company is a Private Company formed by subscribing the name of such one person to the Memorandum […]
CA Punkaj Jain OUTLINE Background of Companies Bill, 2012 Definition Audit & Auditors Penal provisions Loans and Investments Directors, KMP’s and Governance Corporate Social Responsibility Regulatory bodies (NCLT, NFRA, SFIO)
Companies Bill, 2012, after a very long journey and with many stumble blocks, has finally seen the light of day in Lok Sabha. After much speculation and eagerness on the subject, Lok Sabha finally approved the Bill on the night of 18th December, 2012.
The proposed Companies Bill, 2012 does not contemplate any verbatim corresponding provision. However, somewhat similar provision is contemplated in the Bill, not as a separate provision, but as part of the provision relating to “Signing of audit report, etc.” contained in section 145 thereof. The said section 145 reads as under:
The new avatar of Companies Bill, is said to aim at – Protecting the interests of Employees and Small Investors,Voluntary adoption of Social Welfare Schemes, Clearing cumbersome procedures and making India an attractive and safe destination for Investment.
