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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


Major Changes in CARO 2020

December 1, 2021 58329 Views 0 comment Print

AUDIT UPDATE In this document, we have discussed the major changes and new insertions in CARO (Companies Auditor’s Report Order), 2020 as compared to CARO 2016. 1. Applicability: (Modified) CARO 2020 shall not apply to the auditor’s report on consolidated financial statements EXCEPT, if there are qualifications or adverse remarks given by respective auditor of […]

Authority of NCLAT Technical member for cancelling company’s license cannot be questioned

December 1, 2021 1095 Views 0 comment Print

India Awake For Transparency Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Conclusion: Assessment of qualifications, experience, etc. as eligibility conditions of a candidate was purely the domain of the Executive and the Selection Committees. Assessee had been unable to make out a case, which would lead to a conclusion that the Authority of NCLAT Technical […]

Compensation for Loss of Office | Section 202 | Companies Act, 2013

November 29, 2021 9987 Views 0 comment Print

There might be situations where a person is forced to retire from his office, not voluntary of course, then this section acts as a cushion and sword for him for compensation for his loss of such office. Accordingly, in this article we shall study about the provisions of Section 202 of the Companies Act, its applicability, timeline, quantum of loss that can be claimed and other frequently asked questions (FAQs).

XBRL FILING by Indian Companies under Companies Act 2013

November 28, 2021 1743 Views 2 comments Print

Whаt is XBRL: XBRL is а stаndаrdized соmmuniсаtiоn lаnguаge in eleсtrоniс fоrm tо exрress, reроrt оr filing оf finаnсiаl stаtements by Соmраnies. XBRL is оnly а methоd оf presentation оr reроrting. It dоes nоt mаke аny сhаnges in the соntent tо be reроrted. Full fоrm оf XBRL: The full fоrm оf XBRL is “EXTENSIBLE BUSINESS […]

CSR– an opportunity to improve status of Society

November 27, 2021 1314 Views 0 comment Print

The word ‘AUDIT’ has Latin origins. It is derived from the Latin term ‘audire,’ which means to hear as back then auditor used to listen to the accounts read over by an accountant in order to check them.

Section 8 Micro Finance Company

November 26, 2021 42438 Views 9 comments Print

BRIEF NOTE ON SECTION 8 MICRO FINANCE COMPANIES Section 8 Microfinance companies as the name suggests, are financial institutions that provide finances to low-income groups, These companies are introduced to ease the credit system for small businesses as they don’t get a loan from banks due to their complex process. Therefore, it is commonly named […]

Detailed compliance checklist for a Company w.r.t. IEPF

November 26, 2021 20439 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed compliance checklist for a Company w.r.t. Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) BACKGROUND Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is a Fund established by the Central Government to pool all the unpaid / unclaimed amounts belonging to the Investors and remaining unpaid / unclaimed for 7 (seven) years. The Fund has been created for […]

Deposit Under Companies Act, 2013

November 25, 2021 151380 Views 0 comment Print

Deposits means when a company are generally acquiring funds from the members or the public in the form of  loan or any other form as may be prescribed, but does not include certain classes of transactions. Companies aim to secure finance by different cost-effective methods to suit their financial requirements. The legal definition of deposit […]

AGM Extension After 30.11.2021 for Financial Year March 2020-21

November 25, 2021 69933 Views 2 comments Print

As soon as the circular popped out for AGM Extension for 2020-21, myself as well as certain people were in dilemma & in constant confusion regarding the extension of AGM after 30.11.2021 So, I tried to throw the light upon it, Please get the same in the below paragraph. As per the Provisions of Section […]

Checklist for Issue of shares on private placement basis

November 25, 2021 30153 Views 0 comment Print

A private placement is a sale of stock shares or bonds to pre-selected investors and institutions rather than on the open market. Private placemen is an alternative to an initial public offering (IPO) for a company seeking to raise capital for expansion. Article contains Checklist for Issue of shares on private placement basis: 1. Drafting […]

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