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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


Synopsis of amendments in Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013

April 27, 2022 13110 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the recent amendments in Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013 effective from April 1, 2021. Get insights into rounding off figures, shareholding disclosures, property details, loan transactions, wilful defaulter status, ratios, and more. Stay compliant with the latest financial reporting standards.

ICSI Request for extension of time limit for holding AGMs/EGAM via VC or OAVM

April 26, 2022 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Institute of Company Secretaries of India MCA: 2022 | April 26,2022 Shri Rajesh Verma, IAS Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs Government of India Shastri Bhawan Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road New Delhi -110001 Subject: Request for extension of time limit for holding AGMs through VC or OAVM and EGMs through VC or OAVM or transacting items […]

Implementation Guide on Reporting under Rule 11(e) & 11(f) of Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014

April 26, 2022 36054 Views 0 comment Print

Implementation Guide on Reporting under Rule 11(e) and Rule 11(f) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide notification dated March 24, 2021 issued the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2021. Pursuant to this notification, several changes have been made in Rule 11 of the Companies (Audit and […]

Preference Shares (Issue & Redemption – Companies Act, 2013)

April 26, 2022 16962 Views 1 comment Print

Preference shares, more commonly referred to as preferred stock, are shares of a company’s stock with dividends that are paid out to shareholders before common stock dividends are issued. If the company enters bankruptcy, preferred stockholders are entitled to be paid from company assets before common stockholders. Most preference shares have a fixed dividend, while […]

What is purpose of XBRL?

April 26, 2022 4281 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains What is XBRL, Does XBRL cause a change in accounting standards, Is India a member of XBRL International, Applicability of XBRL filing, Documents required for XBRL for MCA with FAQs. Introduction of What is XBRL?: XBRL is a language for the electronic communication of business and financial data which is revolutionizing business reporting […]

Upgrade from Registered to Business User in MCA Version-2 (V2) FAQs

April 25, 2022 12423 Views 2 comments Print

1) In Version-2 (V2), I am a Registered User and while trying to upgrade to Business User, I am getting PAN validation error. How can this be resolved? If you are an existing User of Version-2, please login Version-3 (V3) portal with the same credentials and click on ‘Update Profile’ on the top right corner […]

Form PAS-6 and Its Applicability

April 24, 2022 56544 Views 0 comment Print

MCA vide notification dated 10th September 2018, introduced Rule 9A to the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 through the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Third Amendment Rules, 2018 for issue of securities in dematerialized form by unlisted public companies effective from 2nd October 2018. The above rule corresponds to Section 29 […]

Analysis of Company Law Committee (CLC) Report- Part I

April 23, 2022 2316 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India has replaced the old Companies Act, 1956 with new Companies Act, 2013 with a view to match the global industry and compliance standards. Since the enactment of the new Act, various amendments have been brought to simply the compliance and disclosure structure.

Case Study: Advance to The Directors of Company

April 23, 2022 41307 Views 2 comments Print

1) Whether salary advance to the Managing Director will hit the provisions of Section 185 and Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013; 2) If yes, which compliances are required to be followed by the Company and the Director;

Understanding CSR Provisions

April 23, 2022 6132 Views 0 comment Print

CSR – Understanding CSR provisions CSR applicable to Private as well as Public Companies including foreign companies CSR APPLICABILITY: As per sec 135(1) of Companies Act, 2013 CSR applicable to a company which complies any of the following conditions in the immediately preceding financial year Company is having net worth of rupees five hundred crore or […]

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