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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


Appointment of First Auditor under Companies Act, 2013 in Non-Government Companies

October 18, 2021 119028 Views 1 comment Print

Overview: As per sub-section (1) of Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), “every company shall at the first annual general meeting, appoint an individual or a firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of its sixth annual general meeting and thereafter till the […]

Appointment of director in placing Director retiring by Rotation under Section 152(6)(e) & Applicability of Section 160

October 17, 2021 19167 Views 0 comment Print

Discussion on Applicability of Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the Process of Section 152(6)(e) of the Companies Act, 2013 This discussion was initiated due to recently, we encountered with a question that whether a candidate or a member, who is eligible to submit special notice under Section 160 of the Companies Act, […]

Board’s Report Bullet points Under Companies Act, 2013

October 16, 2021 19986 Views 0 comment Print

In this article we shall discuss about Board’s Report. Board’s Report is a mandatory filling under Companies Act, 2013. The Section which relates to the Board’s Report is Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013. This is required to be filed as an attachment in Form AOC-4 with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Procedure for appointment of Auditors under Companies Act, 2013

October 16, 2021 10212 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for appointment of First Auditors and Subsequent Auditors under the Companies Act, 2013 of  Government Company and for Companies other than Government Company. COMPANY OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT COMPANY FIRST AUDITOR SUBSEQUENT AUDITOR First auditor shall be appointed by the Board within 30 days of incorporation; Board Resolution for recommending appointment of auditor in the […]

Events where e-form MGT-14 to be Filed

October 16, 2021 4965 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Events Where E-Form MGT-14 to be Filed Under the Companies Act, 2013 for all Companies including Private Limited Companies and for companies other than Private Limited Companies.  FOR ALL COMPANIES INCLUDING PRIVATE COMPANIES SR. NO. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS EVENT 1. Section 117(3)(a) Special Resolutions 2. Section 117(3)(b) Resolutions agreed to by all the members […]

Professional Opportunities for CAs as Insolvency Professional

October 16, 2021 11520 Views 1 comment Print

Unfolds New Professional Opportunities Available For The Chartered Accountants (CAs) In The Role Of Insolvency Professional And How To Be One? Introduction: Chartered Accountants especially due to their expertise whether it is in finance, advisory, management or audit are in an advantageous position to play huge role in the insolvency resolution domain. The Insolvency and […]

Registration of Section 8 company for undertaking CSR Activities

October 13, 2021 26232 Views 1 comment Print

Section 135(1) of the Companies Act 2013, deals with the CSR provisions and constitution of CSR committee. Modes of spending CSR expenditure: As per Rule 4(2), Companies can spend on CSR activity through any of the below 3 ways. 1. Eligible Companies coming together to form a Trust, Society, or Section 8 Company for conducting CSR […]

Declaration in Respect of Beneficial Interest in any Share

October 13, 2021 8379 Views 0 comment Print

Generally, there are two types of shareholders in the company- Registered shareholder and Beneficial Shareholder. Registered shareholders are those whose names are registered as shareholder in the register of members of the company. On the other hand, beneficial shareholders are that shareholders whose name is not entered in the register of members however they hold […]

Generation of UDIN by PCS

October 13, 2021 7944 Views 0 comment Print

As per the ICSI UDIN Guidelines, 2019, UDIN shall be generated for the following services rendered by a PCS- 1. Certification of Annual Return in Form MGT-8 under Section 92(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 11(2) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. 2. Issuance of Secretarial Audit Report in terms of […]

Rule 8(b) of Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 – An Illustrative Analysis

October 13, 2021 8127 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 8(b) provides a relaxation to a reporting company which prima facie required to comply with the requirements of Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as “SBO Rules”), but if Rule 8(b) is applicable, then despite such company having a clearly identifiable SBO, shall not be required to file particulars of such SBO in Form BEN-2.

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