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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 17874 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 2106 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 and Qualification of Directors

January 5, 2022 126888 Views 1 comment Print

The appointment of a Director is not only an important management requirement but also a process requirement that must be met by every company. Under the Companies Act, only one person may be appointed as a Director; a company, organization, firm, or other body with legal capacity cannot be appointed as a Director. Requirement of […]

Govt delegates powers under Section 132(11) of Companies Act to NFRA for appointment of certain posts

January 4, 2022 1401 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 4th January, 2022 S.O. 35(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby delegates its powers under sub-section (11) of section 132 of the said Act to the National Financial Reporting Authority […]

Important Amendments Related to Annual ROC Filing & Extension

January 2, 2022 14298 Views 3 comments Print

Some Important Amendments Relating To Companies Annual Filing And Extension Of Due Date For The Financial Year 2020-2021 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on Saturday vide General Circular no. 22/2021 dated: 29/12/2021, gave relaxation on levy of additional fees of e – forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 NON-XBRL AND MGT-7/MGT-7A for the […]

Producer Company – Registration, Management, Members, Meeting & Compliances

January 1, 2022 11172 Views 1 comment Print

The Companies Act defines Producer as any person engaged in any activity connected with or relatable to any primary produce. A Producer Company is thus a body corporate having an object that is one or all of the following: – Production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling, handling, marketing, selling, the export of primary produce of the […]

Have an Idea for startup- What’s Next?

January 1, 2022 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Once you get the idea for your startup and have gone through with the market available for you, now you are ready for the next step. But wait, how will you do that? Implementing your idea by incorporating sole proprietary, partnership or Company! Well, this article is all about your Next move. Common legal mistakes […]

Application for reduction of share capital maintainable under Section 66: NCLAT

December 31, 2021 7431 Views 0 comment Print

Brillio Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Vs Registrar of Companies (NCLAT Delhi) NCLAT that the NCLT has erroneously held that the Application for reduction of share is not maintainable under Section 66 of the Act, consent affidavits from the creditors is mandatory for reduction of share capital, SPA cannot be utilized for making payment to non-promoter shareholders, […]

Deadlines extended for ROC & GST compliances and its effect on Government’s revenue

December 30, 2021 2739 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Compliances: Extension of deadlines In addition to the Ministry’s General Circular No.17/2021 dated 29.10.2021, it has been decided that no additional fees will be levied for the filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL up to 15.02.2022 and up to 28.02.2022 for the filing of or filing of e-forms MGT-7/MGT-7A for […]

Changes in Compensation Cess Rate on supply of certain goods from 01.01.2022

December 30, 2021 3168 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in Compensation Cess Rate Notification w.r.t. supply of certain goods from January 01, 2022 to align it with HS 2022 Background: Earlier, the CBIC issued Notification No. 1/2017-Compensation Cess (Rate) dated June 28, 2017 (Compensation Cess Rate Notification) in order to notify the rate of GST compensation cess to be levied on the intra-State […]

An Emerging Concept- One Person Company (OPC)

December 30, 2021 2214 Views 0 comment Print

One Person Company (OPC), a new concept which is popular now, introduced by the Companies Act, 2013. Before the enforcement of the Companies Act, 2013, a single person could not establish a Company, if an individual want to establish any business, he/she could only opt for Sole Proprietorship as at that time there had to […]

Techniques to tackle hostile takeover

December 30, 2021 2193 Views 0 comment Print

In Today’s corporate world, one of the most talked topic is Mergers and Acquisitions which is now become an integral part of business strategy. Many Company’s Acquires another company to gain the market share in the economy and to gain synergy or to avoid the competition.

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