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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm MSC-3 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm MSC-3 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 455(5) of The Companies Act 2013, and Rule 7 of Companies Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 455 (5): A dormant company shall have such minimum number of directors, file […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm NDH-1 Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rule 5 of Nidhi Rules, 2014 Every Nidhi shall within ninety days from the close of the first financial year after its incorporation and where applicable, the second financial year, file a return of statutory compliances in Form NDH-1. […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm MGT-15 eForm MGT-15 is required to be filed pursuant to section 121(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 31(2) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 121(1): Every listed public company shall prepare in the prescribed manner a report on […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm DPT-4 eForm DPT-4 is required to be filed pursuant to section 74 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 20 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 74(1): Where in respect of any deposit accepted by a company before […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm ADT-3 Rule Number(s) eForm ADT-3 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 140(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 140: (2) The auditor who has resigned from the company shall […]
eForm SH-8 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 68 of the Companies Act 2013 rule 17(2) of the Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Rules, 2014
eForm PAS-3 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 39(4) and 42(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12 and 14 Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014
Part I – Law(s) Governing the e-Form ADT-1 Rule Number(s) eForm ADT-1 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 139 and 140 of the Companies Act, 2013 and pursuant to rule 4(2) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014. Section 139: (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, every company shall, at […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm BEN-2 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm BEN-2 is required to be filed pursuant to Pursuant to Section 90(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 4 of the Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules 2018, which are reproduced for your reference. Section 90(4): Every company shall file a return […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm DPT-3 eForm DPT-3 is required to be filed pursuant to rule 16 and 16A of the of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 16: Return of deposits to be filed with the Registrar: Every company other than Government company to […]
