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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Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...
Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...
Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...
Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...
Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The case involved non-maintenance of a valid registered office, leading to undelivered notices. The authority imposed penalties, holding such failure violates statutory compliance requirements.
The law excludes independent directors from rotational retirement due to their fixed tenure. It clarifies their distinct status in corporate governance. Key takeaway: independent directors follow a separate tenure framework.
The case addresses non-maintenance of Board and General Meeting notices and dispatch proof. The authority imposed penalties, emphasizing strict documentation requirements under the Companies Act.
The issue relates to improper recording and signing of Board meeting minutes. The ruling confirms that incomplete or unsigned minutes attract penalties under the Companies Act.
The ROC held that non-appointment of a mandatory Company Secretary within the prescribed timeline constitutes a serious compliance breach. Even delayed appointment does not cure the violation, resulting in substantial penalties on both company and directors.
The case deals with failure to maintain statutory disclosure records under Section 184. The authority imposed penalties on all directors, emphasizing strict compliance and record-keeping obligations.
The ROC held that delayed filing of Form MGT-14 constitutes a clear violation of Section 117. Even if eventually filed, non-compliance within the prescribed timeline attracts monetary penalties on both company and officers.
The case addresses delayed filing of return of allotment beyond the mandated 15 days under Section 42(8). The authority imposed penalties, reinforcing strict compliance requirements for private placements.
The authority penalized the company for filing incorrect AGM details in Form AOC-4 XBRL. It held that even clerical errors violate statutory requirements. The ruling stresses accuracy in corporate filings.
The authority penalized the company for not identifying SBOs despite clear evidence of control and influence. It held that such identification is mandatory under Section 90. The ruling reinforces transparency in ownership structures.
