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.
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...
Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...
Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...
Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...
Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
ROC Delhi held that delay in issuing share certificates to subscribers violated Section 56(4)(a) of the Companies Act. The company and its officers were penalised despite subsequently rectifying the default.
The FAQ clarifies that the Companies Act, 2013 does not restrict adjournment of a duly convened and commenced AGM. An adjourned AGM is treated as a continuation of the original meeting rather than a fresh meeting.
This FAQ examines the statutory authorities empowered to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting under the Companies Act, 2013. It explains when the Board, requisitionists, members, directors, or NCLT can validly step in to ensure corporate governance continues.
The article explains how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are governed by corporate, tax, and FEMA regulations. The key takeaway is that accurate valuation is critical to satisfy both regulatory and tax requirements.
While permitting extensive investigations, the Court has clarified that allegations alone do not establish criminal liability. Any determination of guilt must be made through the judicial process after evidence is examined.
The High Court held that a company cannot shift its registered office after approval of a resolution plan when appeals against the plan are still pending before the NCLAT. The statutory embargo under Rule 30(9) must be strictly followed.
Section 158 makes quoting Director Identification Number (DIN) mandatory in statutory filings. Non-compliance can lead to substantial penalties and continuing default consequences under Section 172.
Section 7 insolvency application filed by State Bank of India (SBI) was admitted against Martina Bio Genics Private Limited and held that pending winding-up proceedings could not override the objective of corporate revival under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC).
he analysis clarifies that accumulated losses do not prevent a company from issuing bonus shares from its Securities Premium Account. Eligibility depends on compliance with Section 63 conditions and absence of financial or statutory defaults.
This update highlights crucial compliance deadlines across GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and SEBI laws. It underscores that timely filings are essential to avoid penalties, ensuring businesses remain legally compliant and operationally secure.
