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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


MCA extends due date for filing Financial Statement & Annual Return

February 14, 2022 5163 Views 0 comment Print

It has been further decided that no additional fees shall be levied upto 15.03.2022 for the filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL and upto 31.03.2022 for filing of e-forms MGT-7/MGT-7A in respect of the financial year ended on 31.03.2021 respectively. During the said period, only normal fees shall be payable for the filing of the aforementioned e-forms.

Residency Provisions under Income Tax Act, highlighting contrasts with FEMA, Companies Act & Direct Tax Code

February 13, 2022 3675 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of individuals by a state works on a deeply embedded principle of giving back to the state for the services provided by the state such as good governance, welfare schemes, defense and others which are required for a state for maintenance and expansion. This principle although looks simple and efficient, requires the state to answer the basic question : How to Decide WHO to tax ? And providing theoretically and morally reasons to support taxing such individuals. One such answer given by the United States, Eritrea and Philippines is citizenship-based income tax rules.

What is Form INC 20A Business Commencement Form?

February 13, 2022 10476 Views 0 comment Print

INC-20A is a Declaration for Commencement of Business form. According to the new section 10A(1)(a), of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rules 23A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rule 2014, it is imperative for a director of an incorporated company to file an INC 20A form with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company cannot conduct […]

MCA introduces new form CSR-2 – Report on CSR

February 13, 2022 130599 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA vide its notification dated 11th February, 2022 has notified Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2022 which shall come into force from 11th February 2022. In the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, after Rule 12 (1A) the following shall be inserted: “(1B) Every company covered under the provisions of sub-section (1) to section 135 shall furnish […]

ROC imposes Rs. 2 Lakh penalty for delay in Share Certificate issue

February 13, 2022 14937 Views 0 comment Print

The company has received a remittance of Rs. 50,00,000 from its subscriber on 17.05.2021 in its bank account towards share capital contribution for subscription of equity shares of the company and the Board vide its resolution dated 18.05.2021 given its approval for issuance of share certificates to the subscribers to the Memorandum of Association and […]

CSR Reporting – CSR-2 – a New Beginning

February 12, 2022 49005 Views 0 comment Print

One more step towards CSR Reporting, One more amendment, one more Circular and one more Compliance in the CSR world… Its time to facelift in the reporting manner & method of CSR Compliance and It seems that the Govt of India through MCA is keen to know about the CSR spending, CSR projects, CSR Implementing […]

Reduction of Share Capital is Domestic Affairs of a Company: NCLAT

February 11, 2022 5931 Views 0 comment Print

Reduction of Capital’ under Section 66 of the Companies Act, 2013 is a ‘Domestic Affair’ of a Company in which, ordinarily, a Tribunal will not interfere because of the reason that it is a ‘majority decision’ which prevails.

8 Section/Sub section of Companies Act 2013 made applicable to LLP

February 11, 2022 6858 Views 0 comment Print

Notification under section 67 of LLP Act 2008- Central Government notifies that provisions of sections 90, 164, 165, 167, 206(5), 207(3), 252 and section 439 of the Companies Act, 2013, shall apply to limited liability partnership with modifications as provided with effect from 11th February 2022. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 11th […]

Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2022

February 11, 2022 22161 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government notifies new FORM CSR-2- Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and notifies rules 12(1B) and provided that Every company covered under the provisions of sub-section (1) to section 135 shall furnish a report on Corporate Social Responsibility in Form CSR-2 to the Registrar for the preceding financial year (2020-2021) and onwards as an […]

Resignation of Director | Section 168 | Companies Act 2013

February 10, 2022 88377 Views 0 comment Print

Section 168 of the Companies Act 2013 gives a clear view of the resignation of directors which was absent in the early Act, 1956. However before the Companies Act, 2013 when early Act, 1956 was effective, orders passed by the courts adhered to the same principle but the new provision leaves no ambiguity. A director […]

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