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...
Savita Joshi ‘Mutual Fund Sahi Hai’ This tagline has been the driving force amongst small investors to start SIP in hope of amassing a fortune. However, internationally and nationally since the 90s,the world has experienced scams such as Enron, Worldcom and our very own infamous big bull Mr. Harshad Mehta. These frauds have resulted in […]
Straight through Process (STP) is the procedure used by India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) when it comes to approving electronic forms filed with it. It is a system through which e-filing is auto approved without manual interruption. Following is a list of e-forms which are approved through STP. Form Description When is STP followed […]
The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has notified The Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment, Rules 2021 on 23rd June 2021. These Rules came into effect from 23rd June 2021.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified, Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Amendment, Rules 2021 on 18th June 2021. These Rules came into effect from 18th June 2021. Applicability: The new norms shall be applicable to Existing Independent directors and Individual who are willing to be appointed as independent director and […]
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified, The Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Amendment, Rules 2021 on 15th June 2021. These Rules came into effect from 15th June 2021. Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013 allows to hold Board Meeting through physical as well as video conferencing mode. However, Rule 4 restrict some […]
Accountant Standards (AS) 29 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets is to ensure that appropriate recognition criteria and measurement bases are applied to provisions and contingent liabilities and that sufficient information is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements to enable users to understand their nature, timing and amount. The objective of this Standard is also to lay down appropriate accounting for contingent assets.
Accounting Standard (AS) 28 Impairment of Assets prescribe the procedures that an enterprise applies to ensure that its assets are carried at no more than their recoverable amount. An asset is carried at more than its recoverable amount if its carrying amount exceeds the amount to be recovered through use or sale of the asset.
Accounting Standards (AS) 27 Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures set out principles and procedures for accounting for interests in joint ventures and reporting of joint venture assets, liabilities, income and expenses in the financial statements of venturers and investors.
Accounting Standards (AS) 26 Intangible Assets prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another Accounting Standard. This Standard requires an enterprise to recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, certain criteria are met. The Standard also specifies how to measure the carrying amount of intangible assets and requires certain disclosures about intangible assets.
Accounting Standards (AS) 25 Interim Financial Reporting prescribe the minimum content of an interim financial report and to prescribe the principles for recognition and measurement in a complete or condensed financial statements for an interim period.
