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...
Introduction: NGO’s is an organization that operates for non-profit purposes. A Section 8 Company is regulated under the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’), governed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. As per Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 it is proved to the satisfaction of the Central Government that a person or an association of persons proposed […]
ndia’s social consciousness is deeply engraved with the generosity of social service, which have evidently existed in various forms since ages, like the concept of daana, dakshina, bhiksha etc. There are many different ways through which individuals, companies etc. can help bring wellbeing, prosperity to one’s life as well as society at large.
A Section 8 Company is a not-for-profit organization which basically, needs to adhere to the following three conditions: 1. The Company has in its objects the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other object; 2. intends to apply its profits, if any, or […]
In this write-up, we will discuss the meaning of the Financial Year for the company incorporated after 1st January. In Companies Act, 2013 only define Financial Year. However, “the year” is not defined. So the definition under the General Clauses Act, 1897 will be applicable, and as per the General Clause Act, 1897, year means […]
Article explains what is Memorandum of Association (MOA), Clauses under Memorandum of Association, What is Article of Association (AOA) and What an Article of Association contains. MOA AND AOA OF A COMPANY UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013 MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION (MOA): THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION, as observed by Palmer, ‘is a document of great importance in […]
OVERVIEW OF BOARD COMMITTEE AUDIT COMMITTEE: Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 The Audit Committee is required to be formed by the following companies: 1. Every Listed Public Companies OR Every Public Companies with: 1. Paid up capital of Rs. 10 crores or more OR 2. Turnover of Rs. 100 crores or more OR […]
SECTION 173: 1. First Board Meeting of the Company shall be held within 30 days of the date of incorporation. 2. A minimum of four meetings shall be held every year and the gap between two such meetings shall not be more than 120 days. 3. Secretarial Standard on Board Meetings (SS-1) has been issued […]
Alteration In Charter Documents of The Company Alteration of Memorandum of Association Alteration In Charter Documents of Company – Alteration of MOA ALTERATION IN CHARTER DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY ALTERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION: 1. Change in Name clause: The name of the company can be changed by passing special resolution and with written approval […]
OVERVIEW OF DIRECTORS IN A COMPANY MEANING: According to Section 2(34) of the Companies Act, 2013 a director is director who is appointed to the Board of the company. According to Section 2(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 Board or Board of Directors in the company means the altogether body of the directors of the […]
SECTION 149 of Companies Act, 2013: Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 states minimum and maximum number of the director that shall be in the company. The minimum number of directors in a private limited company is 2, for public limited it is 3 and for an OPC its1. However, maximum number of directors […]
