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...
When company earns a profit or surplus, it is able to pay a proportion of the profit as a dividend to shareholders. Any amount not distributed is taken to be re-invested in the business. Applicable provisions: Chapter VIII- Declaration and Payment of Dividend (Section 123 to 127) read with Companies, (Declaration and Payment of Dividend), […]
eForm CHG-8 – Application to Central Government for extension of time for filing particulars of registration of creation / modification / satisfaction of charge OR for rectification of omission or misstatement of any particular in respect of creation/ modification/ satisfaction of charge Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm CHG-8 Section 77(1) of the Companies […]
Clarification on passing of Ordinary and Special resolutions by the companie– MCA clarifies that it has allowed companies to conduct their EGMs through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) or transact items through postal ballot in accordance with framework provided in the aforesaid Circulars up to 30th June, 2022. All other requirements […]
MCA clarified that companies which have not adhered to relevant timelines for holding of AGM shall be liable to legal action under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm NDH-2 Rule Number(s) eForm NDH-2 is required to be filed pursuant to to sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of Nidhi Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 5: (3) If a Nidhi is not complying with clauses (a) or (d) of sub-rule (1) above, it shall […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm RD GNL-5 Rule Number(s) eForm RD GNL-5 is required to be filed pursuant to Rule 40 and 41 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 40: Application under sub-section (41) of section 2 for change in financial year (1) The application for […]
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm RD-1 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm RD-1 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 40 and Rule 41 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 Purpose of the eForm A company can seek approval from Regional Director by filing application […]
e-Form ADJ – Memorandum of Appeal Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm ADJ Section and Rule Number(s) eForm ADJ is required to be filed pursuant to section 454(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 4(1) of Companies(Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014 which is reproduced for your reference. Section 454: (1) The Central Government […]
Application to Regional Director for approval to shift the Registered Office from one state to another state or from jurisdiction of one Registrar to another Registrar within the same State Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Section and Rule Number(s) eForm INC-23 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 12(5) & 13(4) of […]
The key synopsis of the Article encompassing November, 2021 updates is as under: 1. SEBI has notified SEBI (LODR) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2021 to significantly widen and strengthen the ambit of Regulations with respect to Related party(ies) and Related Party Transactions (RPTs) w.e.f. 01st April, 2022 including requiring certain RPTs of Subsidiary Companies requiring approval […]
