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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


MCA imposes Rs. 92 Lakh penalty for delay in Transfer of Unspent CSR Fund

February 22, 2023 18021 Views 0 comment Print

Violation of Section 135(6) of Companies Act, 2013 by M/S. Kony India Private Limited as company failed to transfer an unspent amount of Rs. 42,09,263/- to the Unspent Corporate Social Responsibility Account within the specified time frame. The company has since transferred the amount, but a penalty has been imposed. The penalty for the company […]

Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Legislation in India

February 21, 2023 6945 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) legislation in India mandates companies (mentioned below) to engage in CSR activities and spend at least 2% of their average net profit from the three fiscal years prior to the current one on CSR initiatives.

Annual Compliances for Private Limited Companies

February 21, 2023 14298 Views 1 comment Print

This blog post explains Annual Compliances for Private Limited Companies and all the associated legal & regulatory requirements of Companies Act, 2013

MCA extends time limit for reservation of name & for 46 company forms

February 21, 2023 9306 Views 0 comment Print

Form PAS-03 which was closed for filing in Version-2 on 20.01.2023 and launched in Version-3 on 23.01.2023, and whose due dates for filing fall between 20.01.2023 and 28.02.2023, can also be filed without payment of additional fees till 31.03.2023.

MCA penalised company for not complying with section 118(10) r/w Secretarial Standards

February 21, 2023 1872 Views 0 comment Print

Inspection of Books of Account and other records of the captioned company was conducted under section 206(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. During the inspection, it was reportedly observed by the Inspecting Officer that the company has not complied with the provisions of section 118(10) r/w Secretarial Standards. a. The subject company and its officers […]

Draft Joint Venture Agreement

February 20, 2023 37419 Views 1 comment Print

Draft a secure Joint Venture Agreement with the help of XYZ Pvt Ltd and ABC. Learn all the components of the Agreement, understanding the responsibilities of both parties.

Acceptance of Deposits by a Private Company under Section 73(2) of Companies Act, 2013

February 18, 2023 81270 Views 0 comment Print

Acceptance of deposits under Companies Act, 2013 Section 73(2) covers deposits by private companies. Get the summary of regulatory provisions from this blog post.

ICSI Helplines for resolution of issues on MCA21-V3 Portal

February 17, 2023 6459 Views 0 comment Print

Institute has been receiving queries regarding the issues being faced by stakeholders in filling and filing of e-Forms on MCA-21 V3 portal.

Private Placement – Section 42 of Companies Act 2013 – Procedure & key points

February 17, 2023 138489 Views 1 comment Print

All private placement offers should be made only to those persons whose names are recorded by the company before sending the invitation to subscribe. The persons whose names are recorded will receive the offer, and the company should maintain a complete record of the offers in Form PAS-5.

CA Penalised for failure to report violations of provisions of Companies Act 2013

February 17, 2023 12042 Views 0 comment Print

Upon perusal of Balance Sheet for the financial years 2017-2018, it is observed that the Company has shown an amount of Rs. 3,09,72,680 as current investment However, the Company has failed to disclose the details of the name of the body corporate (indicating separately whether such bodies are (i) subsidiaries, (ii) associates, (iii) joint ventures, […]

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