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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


Form FTE: Application for striking off name of company under Fast Track Exit Mode

December 10, 2021 6729 Views 0 comment Print

Form FTE- Application for striking off the name of company under the Fast Track Exit (FTE) Mode Note: 1. Kindly note that E-form FTE has been withdrawn w.e.f 26th December,2016. Accordingly, e-form FTE is no longer available for “Fresh” filings (Resubmissions are allowed) on the MCA21 portal. The corresponding e-form under the companies act,2013 i.e., […]

Fast Track Merger Process- Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013

December 9, 2021 8307 Views 1 comment Print

Fast Track Merger Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013 – Merger or Amalgamation of certain companies {Rule 25 of Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016} In Fast Track Merger, a scheme of merger or amalgamation may be entered into between 1. two or more small companies, or 2. a holding company and its wholly-owned […]

eForm MSC-4 – Application for seeking status of active company

December 9, 2021 4464 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm MSC-4 Section and Rule Number(s) e-Form MSC-4 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 455(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 8 of Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 455 (5): A dormant company shall have such minimum number of directors, […]

eForm GNL-1- Form for filing application with Registrar of Companies

December 9, 2021 70620 Views 0 comment Print

eForm GNL-1- Form for filing an application with the Registrar of Companies Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm GNL-1 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm GNL-1 is required to be filed pursuant to rule 12(2) of Registrar of Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 the Companies Act, 2013 which are reproduced for your reference. […]

eForm INC-12 – Application for Grant of License to an existing company under Section 8

December 9, 2021 14436 Views 0 comment Print

eForm INC-12 – Application for Grant of License to an existing company under Section 8 Part I – Laws Governing the eForm INC-12 Section and Rule Numbers eForm INC-12 is required to be filed pursuant to section 8(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 20 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (Refer Annexure A) The […]

eForm MSC-1 – Application to ROC for obtaining status of dormant company

December 9, 2021 16005 Views 0 comment Print

 eForm MSC-1 – Application to ROC for obtaining the status of dormant company Part I – Law(s) Governing the  eForm MSC-1 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm MSC-1 is required to be filed pursuant to sub-section (1) of Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 3 of Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced […]

eForm INC-24 Application for approval of Central Government for change of Name

December 8, 2021 33576 Views 0 comment Print

eForm INC-24 – Application for approval of Central Government for change of name Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm INC-24 Section and Rule Number(s) This form is required to be filed pursuant to Section 13 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 29(2) of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for […]

eForm INC-6- One Person Company & Private Company – Application for Conversion

December 8, 2021 9513 Views 0 comment Print

 eForm INC-6 – One Person Company and Private Company – Application for Conversion Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) e-Form INC-6 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 18 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 6 and 7(4) of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014. Purpose of the e-Form […]

eForm STK-2 – Application by company to ROC for removing its name from register of Companies

December 8, 2021 44346 Views 0 comment Print

eForm STK-2 – Application by company to ROC for removing its name from register of Companies Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) eForm STK-2 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 4, 5, 6 & 8 of the Companies (Removal of […]

How to convert a Public Company into Private Company

December 8, 2021 2634 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure For Conversion of Public Company Into Private Company STEP – I  Convene Board Meeting of Directors: -To consider in principle Approval for conversion of Public Company into Private Company by altering Articles. -Get Approval to Alteration in   Article of Association and Memorandum of Association and recommending the proposal for members’ consideration by way of […]

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