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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 17736 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


ROC Penalizes Company and Officers for Incomplete Board Report

September 18, 2025 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Shree Krishna Impex Ventures is penalized by the Gwalior Registrar of Companies for an incomplete and unsigned Board Report, violating the Companies Act.

Directors and Officers Held Liable for Delayed Board Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

Officers of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, including the CFO and Company Secretary, faced penalties after board minutes were finalized 215 days late. The case clarifies officers’ accountability under Section 118(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Penalized for 182-Day Delay in Board Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposed penalties on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and its officers for violating Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013 by finalizing board meeting minutes 182 days late. The ruling underscores the importance of timely compliance in corporate governance.

MCA Issues Penalty for Continued Registered Office Non-Compliance

September 18, 2025 477 Views 0 comment Print

Directors and the company were fined for continued default in maintaining a registered office, highlighting the consequences of ignoring Section 12 requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.

Changes to Fast-Track Mergers in India with effect from 4th September 2025

September 18, 2025 1566 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains recent changes to India’s fast-track merger rules, including new eligibility criteria for start-ups, unlisted companies, and foreign entities.

Directors Penalized for Missing Disclosures in Annual Board Report

September 17, 2025 717 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai fines Maxwell Life Science for failing to disclose mandatory details in its Board Report, violating the Companies Act, 2013.

ROC Clarifies Limits of Section 178 Adjudication for Directors

September 17, 2025 966 Views 0 comment Print

Officers and company directors are not liable for penalties under Section 178(8) for defaults occurring before 21 December 2020, reinforcing decriminalization provisions.

Directors Fined for failing to disclose statutory information in Director Report

September 17, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai imposes penalties on Maxwell Life Science Limited and its directors for failing to include mandatory disclosures in the company’s Board Report.

MCA invites public comments on Indian Multidisciplinary Partnership firms

September 17, 2025 1788 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited public comments to explore establishment of Indian Multidisciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms to help domestic firms compete globally.

Penalty Imposed for Delay Between Consecutive Board Meetings

September 17, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai fines Radiant Life Care Private Limited and its director for a 42-day delay between two board meetings, violating the Companies Act, 2013.

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