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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 17883 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


Rs 21,231 crore spent by 21,349 companies on CSR funds in 2019-20

July 19, 2021 480 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate houses spend a huge sum on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the welfare of workers and local people in the country. This was stated by Minister of State for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

Loan and Investment by Company | Section 186

July 19, 2021 8919 Views 0 comment Print

Loan and Investment by Company (FAQs)  –Updated Up-to 19/07/2021 FAQs on Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 Q.1 What is maximum limit thorough which a company can make investment through layers of companies? [Sec 186(1)] Ans.  Company is not allowed to make investment through not more than two layers of investment companies; However, this provision […]

Failure to Maintain Complete Minutes of General Meeting: MCA imposes Penalty

July 19, 2021 777 Views 0 comment Print

Under Section 454, Companies Act, 2013, MCA penalizes Desatan Iron & Steel Private Limited for incomplete meeting minutes. Learn about the case and implications.

Filing ROC forms without any additional fees

July 19, 2021 7284 Views 0 comment Print

Cheers!!! Now You can file your delayed ROC forms without any additional fees. The COVID-19 pandemic has, apart from other implications, presents an unprecedented challenge to world of work. The economic disruption caused by the pandemic is devastating millions of people are at risk of falling into extreme poverty. Millions of enterprises face an existential […]

Section 188- Related Party Transactions under Companies Act, 2013

July 19, 2021 5589 Views 0 comment Print

Related Party Transactions- [Section 188 and Rule 15 of Companies (Meeting of Board and its Power) Rules, 2014] As per Section 2(76) of the Companies Act, 2013, Related party include- i) Director or its relative ii) KMP or its relative iii) any Firm in which Director is a partner iv) any Private Company in which […]

Conversion of Existing Company into A Section 8 Company

July 18, 2021 28227 Views 2 comments Print

Any existing limited Company, i.e., private or public Company, whatsoever registered under this Act or under any previous company law can apply for conversion into Section 8 Companies subject to the following conditions: • The Memorandum and Articles of Association of the existing Company has in its objects the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, […]

Incorporation of Producer Company

July 18, 2021 27492 Views 0 comment Print

The formation and regulation of Producer Company is governed under the provisions of Sections 581A to 581ZL of Companies Act, 1956, read with Companies Act, 2013, i.e., powers of the same are given under Section 465 and the rules made there under. A producer company is a Company that is incorporated under the provisions of […]

Acceptance of Deposit – Section 73 to 76

July 18, 2021 108915 Views 1 comment Print

Acceptance of Deposit Section 73 to 76 of the Companies Act 2013 read with Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014:- As companies Act 2013, “Deposit” includes any receipt of money by way of deposit or loan or in any other form, by a company, but does not include such categories of amount as may be […]

Form MGT-7 or Form MGT-7A? Which one to file?

July 18, 2021 55023 Views 3 comments Print

Form MGT- 7 or Form MGT-7A? As we all are well aware that the Ministry vide its notification no. G.S.R. 159(E). dtd. 05th March, 2021, amended Rule 11(1) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 and introduced a new form of annual return exclusively for OPC and Small Companies. The amended rule states that: “Every […]

ESOP Checklist and Procedure

July 17, 2021 31839 Views 0 comment Print

This Employee Stock Option Scheme (ESOP) checklist & Procedure is for Unlisted Companies & for Private Companies only. This checklist helps Professional & Corporate Users to gain knowledge about the ESOP. (Section 62(1)(b)) 1. Drafting of ESOP scheme. 2. Alter the Article of Association, if AOA is silent on the issue of share to employees […]

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