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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


Initial Compliances By A Private Limited Company

June 22, 2021 1863 Views 0 comment Print

1) Certificate of incorporation. 2) First board Meeting – Every company shall hold a meeting of the Board of Directors within 30 days from the date of its incorporation. 3) Bank Account – Companies need to have a bank account even before approaching the authorities for company incorporation. Subscription money needs to be deposited in […]

FORM DPT-3: Everything you need to know

June 22, 2021 79086 Views 0 comment Print

DPT-3 RETURN OF DEPOSITS Introduction:  Pursuant to Rule 16 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 -every Company to which these rules apply; -shall on or before the 30th June, of every year; -file with the Registrar, a return of deposits or particulars of transaction not considered as deposit or both in Form DPT-3; […]

Business Registration Options For Crowd Funding

June 21, 2021 6552 Views 2 comments Print

SECTION 8 COMPANY FORMATION- Non-Profit Organization Section 8 Company is Company formed with the objective of promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other object. It is established majorly for charitable or not-for-profit purposes. Features Section 8 Company does not require a prescribed minimum […]

Provisions of Loan to Director- Section 185

June 21, 2021 29445 Views 0 comment Print

This article will help you to get to know about the provisions related to the loans to Director in accordance with the Companies Act 2013. Sec- 185 of Companies Act, 2013 deals with the provisions of loans to Director. Loan to Director- Section 185(1) of the Act states that a Company cannot – Advance loan directly or indirectly, […]

IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2021 -Analysis

June 21, 2021 3393 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Amendment in Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 vide Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2021 Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its notification dated 09th June 2021 has amended the provisions of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer […]

Documents to be carried at Annual General Meeting

June 21, 2021 25275 Views 0 comment Print

List of documents required to be carried at Annual General Meeting for inspection The Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time, read with rules made thereunder (the “Act”), has provided numerous powers and rights to members, debenture holders and other stakeholders which includes, but not limited to, inspection of statutory financial records, agreements […]

Conversion of Private into Public Company

June 21, 2021 43323 Views 0 comment Print

Formation of a private limited Company has its own sets of advantages and disadvantages. It is seemingly the best form of business when Directors and shareholders are closely held and where the Directors have enough funds to arrange it between themselves or their relatives or acquaintances. However, when the brand has to go really big […]

SOP on Minutes under Companies Act, 2013 read with SS-1 & SS-2

June 20, 2021 19077 Views 2 comments Print

MINUTES Governing provisions: Section 118 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Secretarial Standard-1 and Secretarial Standard-2. As per the provisions of Section 118- Every company shall observe Secretarial Standards with respect to General and Board meetings (including Committee Meeting – as per explanation to Secretarial Standards) specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. […]

Strengthening the Statutory Regime for Independent Directors

June 20, 2021 2250 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors hold paramount position in the Board of Directors since they are donned with the responsibility of upholding the interest of the stakeholders and are expected to bring in independent judgement on the Board’s deliberations especially on issues of strategy, performance, risk management, resources, key appointments and standards of conduct as well as bring an objective view in the evaluation of the performance of board and management.

Board Report Disclosures for FY 2020-21

June 20, 2021 30051 Views 0 comment Print

Sec 134 ofCompanies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and other Rules The Directors/Board’ report is a financial document that is required to file at end of the financial year by the Companies as an attachment in e-form AOC-4. The following are the disclosures to be made in the Board Report: – S. […]

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