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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


Appointment of First Auditor in Private Company

January 20, 2022 157713 Views 2 comments Print

Appointment of First Auditor in Private Company Section Attracts -139(6) of the companies Act 2013 Time Limit for Appointment– within 30 days from incorporation of the Company Accounts Audit: From the date of Incorporation till the date of end of Financial Year. Hold Office: Till the Conclusion of First Annual General Meeting. Way of Appointment […]

Change In Financial Year – A Quick Recap!

January 20, 2022 17196 Views 0 comment Print

Meaning Of Financial Year The Companies Act, 2013 defines Financial Year under Section 2(41) as: “Financial Year”, in relation to any company or body corporate, means the period ending on the 31st day of March every year, and where it has been incorporated on or after the 1st day of January of a year, the […]

Check List for Incorporation of a Company

January 20, 2022 3825 Views 0 comment Print

Definition under the Companies Act 2013 Company : means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law; Company Limited by Shares : means a company having the liability of its members limited by the memorandum to the amount, if any, unpaid on the shares respectively held by them; Company Limited by […]

Dormant Companies

January 20, 2022 19062 Views 0 comment Print

SECTION 455 OF COMPANIES ACT 2013 DORMANT COMPANY:- Where a company is formed and registered under this Act for a future project or to hold an asset or intellectual property or if company is an inactive company, may make an application to the Registrar in such manner as may be prescribed for obtaining the status […]

How to incorporate a Private Company in India?

January 19, 2022 27273 Views 0 comment Print

Private Limited Company registration is the most popular form of a ‘legal structure’ for all businesses in India. This type of company offers limited liability for its shareholders with certain restrictions placed on the ownership. An LLP has partners, who own and manage the business. Whereas in private limited company registration, directors may be different […]

MGT 7A Attachment Format for List of Directors in Word

January 18, 2022 81381 Views 0 comment Print

MGT 7A Attachment Format XYZ PRIVATE LIMITED CIN REG. OFFICE: LIST OF DIRECTORS a) Details of directors and Key managerial personnel as on the closure of financial year ended on March 31, 20XX Sr Name DIN Date of appointment Designation Date of cessation (after closure of financial year: If any) 01 Director – 02 Director […]

Threshold Limit for Compliances Under Companies Act 2013

January 17, 2022 53205 Views 2 comments Print

THRESHOLD LIMIT COMPLIANCES UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013 There are various compliances under Companies Act, 2013 which are applicable on various types of Companies. The below mentioned table shows you the compliances on the basis of threshold limits under the Companies Act, 2013. Sr. No. Compliances Section Applicability 1. Appointment of Internal Auditor Section 138 of […]

 Introduction of National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

January 17, 2022 17397 Views 1 comment Print

NFRA is an independent regulator to oversee the auditing profession and accounting standards in India under the Companies Act, 2013. Section 132 of Companies Act, 2013 which deals with provisions relating to NFRA. It came into existence in October 2018 and having its offices at New Delhi. The present chairperson of it is Mr. Ashok […]

Shareholders can remove the Directors of Company: NCLT

January 17, 2022 11970 Views 0 comment Print

Thaniyulla Parambath Jahafar Vs Relax Zone Tourism Private Limited (NCLT Kochi) One of the crucial rights which Companies Act, 2013 gives to the shareholders is the right to remove the Directors of the Company, if they are not acting in consonance with the Articles of Association of the Company, but only utilizing their powers for […]

SC cannot re-appreciate evidence on concurrent findings recorded by NCLT & NCLAT

January 17, 2022 1551 Views 0 comment Print

Devas Multimedia Private Ltd. Vs Antrix Corporation Ltd. (Supreme Court of India) Facts- The company, Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., in liquidation has challenged an order of winding up passed by the National Company Law Tribunal under section 271(c) of Companies Act, 2013. The order was confirmed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. It is contended […]

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