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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 17877 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


Director Identification Number

July 22, 2021 29397 Views 0 comment Print

Director Identification Number (DIN) A unique identification number is issued by the Central Government to a person who intends to be a Director in a new company or an existing company, that UIN is called Director Identification Number (DIN). It is compulsory for a person to obtain a DIN who is to be appointed as […]

Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2021

July 22, 2021 7467 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2021 vide notification no. G.S.R. 503(E) dated 22nd July, 2021. Vide this notification new Rule 33A. Allotment of a new name to the existing company under section 16(3) of the Act is been added after rule 33 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 and new Form No.INC-11C is been […]

MCA notifies Changes in Section 4 | Memorandum | Companies Act, 2013

July 22, 2021 4260 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies Changes in Section 4 of Companies Act, 2013 which relates to Memorandum with effect from 1st September, 2021 vide Notification No. S.O. 2904(E). dated 22nd July, 2021. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 22nd July, 2021 S.O. 2904(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the […]

Removal of Name from Registrar of Companies | Section 248(2)

July 22, 2021 14874 Views 0 comment Print

Removal of Name from Registrar of Companies under Section 248 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 The Companies which does not want to carry out any business operations and is just bearing the burden of annual compliances, can proceed with closure of Company through the provisions of Section 248 (2) and 249 of the Companies […]

Valuation and Pricing of Shares (Quoted/Unquoted Shares)

July 21, 2021 30744 Views 0 comment Print

Under 1. SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018; 2. SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 3. Companies Act, 2013 and Rules Thereunder; 4. Income Tax Act, 1961 and Rules Thereunder And 5. Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2017. MEANING […]

Financial Year Change of a Company under Companies act 2013

July 21, 2021 17358 Views 1 comment Print

Change of Financial Year of a COMPANY under Companies act 2013 Lets start with meaning of Financial year: Financial Year: 1. Section 2(41) of the Companies Act, 2013 specify the definition of Financial year of a Company/Body Corporate. 2. Financial year means the period ending on 31stof March of every year, or 3. In case if […]

Minimum & Maximum age of Directors: an analysis

July 20, 2021 129132 Views 3 comments Print

What should be the minimum age of a person to get directorship in a Company and the maximum age until which he can serve? Certainly, this is one of those questions which we often ignore, especially in case of Private Companies. However, it is pertinent to have conceptual clarity regarding the same. Now, let’s have […]

23 measures taken by MCA to fight COVID-19 pandemic

July 20, 2021 1344 Views 1 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Various measures taken by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to fight COVID-19 pandemic Posted On: 20 JUL 2021 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) primarily administers the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. This was stated […]

Revival of Companies through National Company Law Tribunal

July 20, 2021 8481 Views 0 comment Print

INTRODUCTION Financial distress caused by mounting non-performing assets (NPAs), stressed assets, and extended litigation afflicted India’s banking sector prior to the introduction of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tried numerous policies to help defaulting enterprises get out of trouble. The Sick Industrial Companies Act (SICA), the Companies […]

36191 new companies incorporated from April to June 2021

July 19, 2021 2088 Views 0 comment Print

The number of new companies incorporated in the Country under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 from April 2021 to June, 2021 is 36,191 as compared to 18,968 number of new companies in the corresponding period of last year which is an increase of 17,223 number of new Companies.

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