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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 504 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 483 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 4893 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 17853 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 450 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 2103 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


Penalty for Non-Filing of AOC-4 & MGT-7 within Due Date

November 1, 2022 65289 Views 2 comments Print

Avoid penalties for non-filing of AOC-4 & MGT-7 forms within the due date. Learn about the consequences and ensure compliance with Section 92 and 137 of the Companies Act.

Penalty imposed on company & directors for not maintaining registered office as per master data

November 1, 2022 8274 Views 0 comment Print

Report of the official of this office stated company has not maintained the registered office as per master data. Further, this office has issued Adjudication hearing notice under Section 12(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014 to the company and its directors vide this office letter dated 25.07.2022.

Disclosure of Interest By Director under Companies Act & Rules

November 1, 2022 5991 Views 0 comment Print

Disclosure of Interest By Director under Companies Act & Rules: Learn about the provisions of Section 184 and the requirements for directors to disclose their interests.

ICSI Request extension of time for filing of financial statements with ROC

October 31, 2022 9156 Views 0 comment Print

you are requested to kindly consider granting extension of time for filing of financial statements for the financial year ended 31.03.2022 up to 31st December, 2022 without levying additional fee.

Writ petition filed against MCA for seeking extension

October 30, 2022 16404 Views 1 comment Print

Dilip Kumar Choudhary Vs Ministry of Corporate Affairs (Delhi High Court) 1. That the Petitioner is a Proprietor of a firm named Kumar Dilip & Associates (Herein after referred to as “Petitioner Firm”) registered under with ICSI (Institute of company secretaries of India). The Petitioner firm is comprises of company secretaries, others professionals engaged in […]

Non appointment of CS- Penalty reduced from Rs. 35 Lakh to Rs. 3.09 Lakh

October 28, 2022 6153 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Andhra Pradesh, had imposed a penalty of Rs. 35,00,000 on the company and its directors. However, considering the circumstances surrounding the failure to appoint a Company Secretary, the Regional Director has reduced the penalty to Rs. 1,69,820 for the company and Rs. 69,820 each for the Managing Director and CFO (total aggregating to Rs.3,09,460/-).

Company into huge losses & not in a position to appoint CS – Penalty reduced

October 28, 2022 909 Views 0 comment Print

Company is into huge losses and not in a position to appoint Company Secretary and stated initially company is having Company Secretary upto 2019 and also put all its efforts to retain the Company Secretaries on long term basis as well as to fill the vacancy to the office of the Whole Time Company Secretary. However, the Company was unable to find a suitable candidate who are committed to work on long term basis.

Penalty imposed for default in compliance with requirements of Section 161 under Companies Act 2013

October 27, 2022 1959 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies in his order of adjudication has stated that the Company has appointed Mr. Sachin Bansal as the Managing Director and CEO of the Company (KMP) vide its Board Resolution dated 27.02.2020 for a period of five years from 06.03.2020. However, by inadvertence, the Board had omitted to Co opt him as Additional Director before appointing him as Managing Director.

Shareholder cannot itself initiate proceedings before magistrate alleging fraud U/S 447 of Companies Act 2013

October 26, 2022 6399 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC ruled that a shareholder (minority or otherwise) can’t initiate proceedings on its own for alleged offence of fraud U/s. 447 of Companies Act, 2013

MCA imposes penalty on company for not maintaining its registered office

October 26, 2022 3336 Views 0 comment Print

The Company has not maintained its registered office pursuant to sub-section (1) and (4) of Section 12 of the Act w.e.f. 23.12.2021 (date of spot inspection conducted by this office) thereby attracting penal provisions under sub-section (8) of Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. The offence is of serious nature since non-maintenance of registered […]

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