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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 129 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 498 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 17772 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 2097 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


Comprehensive Guide to Bonus Shares Issuance by Private Companies

August 18, 2025 5559 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to issuing bonus shares for private companies under the Companies Act, 2013, covering legal frameworks, procedural steps, benefits and limitations.

Step to step guide for setting up business in India by foreign company

August 18, 2025 1794 Views 0 comment Print

A guide for foreign companies on setting up a business in India. This summary covers choosing a business structure, key registrations, and compliance with RBI and FEMA guidelines.

Compliance Calendar for Unlisted Public Company

August 18, 2025 4092 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of mandatory annual corporate filings in India, including forms for directors, financial statements, and returns for deposits, MSME payments, and foreign assets.

Companies Act Section 92 & 137: Default & Penalties for Filings

August 18, 2025 1965 Views 0 comment Print

This case study examines if the ROC can prosecute a company for filing defaults under the Companies Act if the company rectifies the issue within 30 days of receiving a notice.

MCA Strikes Off 38,658 Companies and 8,368 LLPs via C-PACE

August 17, 2025 2229 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ C-PACE initiative has reduced the time for voluntary company closures from over 2 years to under 2 months.

Registered Companies in West Bengal Double to 2.5 Lakh in 15 Years

August 17, 2025 1881 Views 0 comment Print

Details on companies with registered offices in West Bengal, including year-wise data on new registrations and the number of firms that relocated their offices from the state.

NCLT Backlog Persists: Nearly 15,000 Cases Pending as of March 2025

August 17, 2025 1641 Views 0 comment Print

The government provides details on pending cases at the NCLT, including year-wise and sector-wise breakdowns and measures being taken to expedite resolutions.

MCA’s C-PACE Speeds Up Company Closure Process

August 17, 2025 1728 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ C-PACE initiative has reduced the time for voluntary company closures from over 2 years to under 2 months.

MCA21 V3 Improves Corporate Governance in India

August 16, 2025 2283 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ MCA21 V3 project is enhancing e-governance for businesses in India by integrating AI, improving transparency, and streamlining services for companies and LLPs.

Appointment of Nominee Directors by Debenture Trustees: Addressing Impediments under Section 164(2) of Companies Act, 2013

August 16, 2025 1761 Views 0 comment Print

Section 71(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 18(3)(e) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, mandates that the Debenture Trustee shall appoint a nominee director in the event of certain defaults by the issuer company. This requirement is further echoed in Regulation 15(1)(e) of the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993.

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