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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


ROC penalises company for not mentioning CIN & registered office address

June 6, 2022 13737 Views 0 comment Print

Company has not mentioned CIN and registered office address on its letter Head as required under the provisions of Section 12(3)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013, which is a violation attracting penal provisions of Section 12(8) of the Companies Act, 2013. BEFORE THE ADJUDICATING OFFICER REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES, GUJARAT, DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI Dated: 06/04/2022 […]

Govt. Clearance must for appointment as directors in Indian Companies

June 5, 2022 30372 Views 1 comment Print

From the date of applicability of this circular, any national from a country that shares a land border with our Country, India, must seek security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India if they wants to get appointed as Director in any Indian Company.

New Guidelines for Incorporation of Company

June 4, 2022 3462 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) guidelines for company incorporation, focusing on amendments for countries sharing a land border with India. Learn about the revised INC-9 and DIR-2 formats, ensuring compliance with new rules effective from May 20, 2022. Gain insights from CS Divesh Goyal for a smooth incorporation process.

MCA Guidelines for Person belonging to Countries Sharing Land Border with India

June 4, 2022 11490 Views 0 comment Print

In this editorial, author shall discuss the latest amendment made by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in respect to person/ company belong to country sharing land border with India: [1]MCA has amended Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 w.e.f. June 01, 2022. [2]MCA has notified Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2022 w.e.f. May […]

Directorship in Indian Companies- Special requirement for resident of a Country sharing Land Border With India

June 4, 2022 6528 Views 0 comment Print

Uncover the special requirements for foreign nationals from countries sharing a land border with India seeking directorship in Indian companies. Explore the amended rules, security clearance mandates, and essential forms for Director Identification Number (DIN) application. Stay informed about Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) notifications for a seamless directorial appointment process.

Brief Note on compliance w.r.t issuance of Convertible Note

June 4, 2022 59214 Views 8 comments Print

Navigate the complexities of issuing Convertible Notes under Indias Companies Act, 2013, designed to foster startup growth. Delve into the legal intricacies, from the definition of Convertible Notes to the procedures for issuance. Understand the role of the Reserve Bank of India and compliance requirements for resident and non-resident entities.

Awareness on Upgradation of Registered users in V2 to Business User in V3 MCA 21

June 3, 2022 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has migrated to a new version – Version 3 of the MCA portal. All users have to be registered as Business Users to be able to submit forms on MCA Portal (except for Run LLP and Fillip forms which can be submitted by Registered Users).

Default of payment of settlement agreement is not an Operational debt

June 3, 2022 4014 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT held that default of payment of settlement agreement do not come under definition of Operational debt under IBC 2016

Brief procedure for issue of ESOP under Companies act, 2013

June 3, 2022 30699 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the procedure for issuing ESOP under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the steps, documents, and timelines involved in implementing an ESOP scheme.

Note on One-Person Company (OPC)

June 3, 2022 21279 Views 0 comment Print

Note on One-Person Company (OPC) Highlights Basic Concept of OPC, Objectives of One-Person Company (OPC), Preliminary conditions & Eligibility for Incorporation of OPC, Mandatory Annual Compliances of OPC, Benefits cum Exemptions for OPC, Hindrances for the OPC and Comparative Analysis of OPC with Sole Proprietorship, LLP & Private Limited Company. 1. Basic Concept of One-Person Company […]

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