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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 120 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 489 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 303 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 17661 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 444 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 297 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 2088 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


Procedure For Compounding of Offences Under Companies Act, 2013

April 6, 2026 2160 Views 0 comment Print

The law allows companies to settle certain offences by paying a compounding fee instead of prosecution. The key takeaway is a structured process involving RD or NCLT based on penalty limits.

Compliance Calendar For A Private Limited Company under Companies Act, 2013

April 6, 2026 939 Views 2 comments Print

The compliance calendar for private limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013 provides a structured overview of mandatory quarterly and event-based compliances. Key annual filings include DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC, AOC-4, and MGT-7/MGT-7A, along with mandatory disclosures like MBP-1 and DIR-8 at the start of the financial year. Companies must hold a minimum of four board […]

Compliance Calendar For Unlisted Public Company as Per Companies Act 2013

April 6, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive compliance calendar covering all quarterly and event-based filings. Helps unlisted public companies stay compliant with the Companies Act, 2013.

Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies: Companies Act & SEBI LODR, 2015

April 6, 2026 963 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed compliance calendar covering all quarterly and annual filings for listed companies. Helps ensure timely adherence to Companies Act and SEBI rules.

Writ not entertained since alternative remedy of approaching NCLAT available

April 6, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching the NCLAT since claim of violation of principles of natural justice not established. Accordingly, writ petition dismissed.

Corporate Compliance Calendar for April 2026

April 6, 2026 678339 Views 29 comments Print

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.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Conduct Board Meetings Under Companies Act

April 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed penalty due to non-conduct of mandatory board meetings during FY 2019–20. The ruling confirms strict compliance requirements under Section 173 of the Companies Act.

Independent Director to Statutory Auditor: A Transition That Should Not Be Permitted

April 5, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of legal and ethical limits on an Independent Director becoming Statutory Auditor, focusing on cooling-off restrictions under Companies Act and ICAI norms.

RD 1 Filing and Calendar Year Adoption for Foreign Liaison Offices

April 5, 2026 732 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign liaison offices face RD-1 filing issues as MCA treats FC-4 acceptance as sufficient for calendar year adoption, creating compliance uncertainty.

No Annual KYC Filing Needed as Rule Changes to 3-Year Cycle for DIN Holders

April 4, 2026 1395 Views 1 comment Print

The amendment changes KYC filing from annual to a three-year cycle. It clarifies timelines and reduces compliance burden while maintaining periodic verification requirements.

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