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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 135 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 501 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 780 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 4872 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 17814 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 303 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 2100 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 159 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


Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025

July 7, 2025 71655 Views 3 comments Print

MCA updates CSR-1 rules effective July 14, 2025, tightening norms for CSR agencies. CA/CS/CMA certification and stricter eligibility now mandatory.

Listed Entity Board Meeting Compliance & Procedures

July 7, 2025 6489 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the regulatory requirements and practical steps for board meetings in India, including scheduling, documentation, intimation, and post-meeting compliances.

What does section 185 of the Companies Act 2013 says?

July 7, 2025 2085 Views 1 comment Print

Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013 goes beyond just regulating loans to directors—it encompasses a broader spectrum of transactions involving individuals and entities connected to them.

Directors Fined by MCA for Missing Statutory Board Meeting Deadline

July 7, 2025 486 Views 0 comment Print

Adjudication order detailing the penalty imposed on Vocera Communications India Pvt. Ltd. and its officers for a delay in holding a board meeting.

What is Section 8 company and formation of Section 8 Company

July 7, 2025 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to register a Section 8 Company in India, including steps for name approval, license application, and required documents for non-profit objectives.

Delay in filing Restoration Application in Contempt Proceedings condoned by NCLAT

July 7, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai held that delay in filing Restoration Application in the Contempt Proceedings deserves to be condoned since the reasons given for delay appears to be reasonable. Accordingly, delay of 374 days condoned.

Existence of financial debt and default thereof established hence section 7 application rightly admitted

July 7, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that since existence of financial debt and default thereon is established, the adjudicating authority has rightly admitted section 7 application under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Accordingly, appeal dismissed.

Compounding Repeated Offences under Companies Act, 2013

July 6, 2025 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how repeated corporate defaults under India’s Companies Act, 2013, are penalized. Learn about Section 454A’s enhanced penalties and Section 441’s compounding limits, especially three-year bar for similar offenses.

Applicability of Form INC-22A (ACTIVE) Clarifying 2025 Amendment

July 5, 2025 5055 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), via GSR 426(E) dated 27th June 2025, introduced a revised Form INC-22A (ACTIVE) under the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2025. This new e-form is set to come into force on 14th July 2025 and replaces the previous version of Form INC-22A. However, a key question arises: Which companies are […]

MCA Annual Filing FY 2024-25: 38 Forms Go Live on 14 July 2025

July 5, 2025 2982 Views 0 comment Print

MCA transitions all company forms to the V3 Portal by July 14, 2025. Key dates, downtime, and user actions detailed for compliance.

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