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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 17865 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


Sessions or Additional Sessions Judge cannot try offences under IBC

February 20, 2022 1707 Views 0 comment Print

Satyanarayan Bankatlal Malu Vs IBBI (Bombay High Court) It can be noticed that under Section 435 of the Companies Act, Special Court, comprising of Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge, was in place since 2013 and it retained its jurisdiction to try the offences under the Companies Act. Amendment of 2017, for the first time brought […]

Deactivation of DIN of the Directors is not automatic: HC

February 20, 2022 5841 Views 0 comment Print

Satya Narayan Banik Vs Union of India (Calcutta High Court) This Court is of the view that the object and purposes of Section 164 and 167, as amended is to ensure probity and the highest standard of governance in Companies both public and private. A failure to file balance sheet and the annual returns for […]

CARO, 2020 – Companies Auditor’s Report Order, 2020

February 19, 2022 58089 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Auditor’s Report Order 2020 brings more enhanced reporting disclosures which will provide more accurate insights to the business with completeness and accuracy providing the stakeholders knowledge about operational and financial position of the company. Such enhanced disclosures will provide foreshadow about corporate failures before the actual collapse Onus of comprehensive disclosure lies on both […]

Steps to Troubleshoot Errors When Using DSC

February 18, 2022 17262 Views 0 comment Print

When you try to register a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or upload a form with signature on it, you may face errors such as, -Your Certifying Authority (CA) is not trusted. Please use a trusted CA. -User Id against this Digital Certificate already exists. -Your certificate has been revoked. Let us look at the steps […]

Regulatory framework of Issue of Shares & Securities to Foreigners

February 18, 2022 18390 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one of the important source of funds for developing countries like India. Economic liberalization started in India in the wake of the 1991 crisis and since then, FDI has steadily increased in the country. With the lowering tax rate for corporates and availability of skilled and cheap labour, India become global hub for businesses since last few years.

Provisional List of Companies within the ambit of NFRA

February 18, 2022 17151 Views 0 comment Print

This comprehensive exercise of compliation of data base of companies covered by NFRA Rules/their auditors from CDM and its reconciliation with other important data bases is being performed for the first time.

Issue of Privately Placed Non Convertible debentures by Unlisted NBFCs

February 17, 2022 32406 Views 1 comment Print

Dear Friends , we all know that being an NBFC it has to confirm to the requirement of both Companies Act 2013 as well as RBI. Though both regulaor complement each other to the extent possible but not always and not in all circumstances because of the constitution of NBFC and apex bank’s continuous monitoring. […]

Agency Problems And Its Solution

February 16, 2022 9393 Views 0 comment Print

This article mainly focuses on the concept of Agency Problems, their types, and the reason for their occurrence. After researching it led to the conclusion that to overcome the shortcomings of the present law the government in addition to the Kotak Committee Report should consider the suggestion of ‘one person one vote’ rule and should constitute another committee to figure out loopholes in the present law before anyone uses it for their benefit.

Newly Introduced Form CSR-2- Key points

February 16, 2022 11184 Views 0 comment Print

Key points to keep in mind and information to keep ready before filing Form CSR-2 1. The form is a Web based form to be filed for the F.Y.-2020-21 and, for the upcoming years the form shall be filed as an attachment to for AOC-4, AOC-4 (XBRL), AoC-4 (NBFC). 2. SRN of form AOC-4/ AoC-4 […]

Procedure of Incorporation of Company

February 14, 2022 13917 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure of Incorporation of Company under Companies Act, 2013 S. NO RELEVANT SECTION LAW STEPS RELEVANT FORM TO BE FILED DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 1 Per Section-149(1) (a) of Companies Act, 2013.there should be atleast 03 directors in case of Public Company and 02 directors in case of Private Company Selection Finalisation of first director of Proposed […]

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