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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 17874 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


What is DIR-3 KYC & Steps for filing form

June 12, 2021 22650 Views 2 comments Print

What is DIR-3 KYC? DIR-3 KYC is a new form launched by the MCA. This form will be used to update the KYC of all directors. As per the provisions of Rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, every individual who is allotted DIN as of 31st March of a […]

Whats is Form DPT-3 in ROC Compliances of Companies

June 11, 2021 16860 Views 2 comments Print

What is Form DPT-3 ? The e Form DPT-3 is a Return of Deposits that has to be filed by a company online on the MCA website for reporting outstanding loans not treated as deposits. Form DPT-3 filing is mandatory for all companies other than a Govt. company. Hence, all Private Limited Companies, OPC, Limited […]

Process to be followed by shareholder in case his share certificate lost or stolen

June 11, 2021 4902 Views 0 comment Print

What will happen if you have lost an important jewel? The thought itself can cause you distress, as per the current data an Estimated Rs. 22,000/- crore of investors wealth is lying unclaimed with the insurance companies, mutual fund, corporate houses, banks & Employee provident fund organisation, There are many who have witnessed the accidental […]

A check list for compliance of CSR activities by Trusts / NGOs carrying out CSR activities on behalf of the companies

June 11, 2021 22689 Views 0 comment Print

As per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 (Act), a company liable to spend on Corporate Social Responsibility activities (CSR) as defined under section 135 of the Act, read with Schedule VII and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, can implement its CSR policy and spend its funds for CSR activities  by […]

Removal of Director

June 11, 2021 2460 Views 0 comment Print

A Company May, remove a director except the director appointed by NCLT u/s 242, before the expiry of the period of his office after passing ordinary resolution Provided that independent director re-appointed for second term u/s 149 shall be removed by company only by passing special resolution after giving him reasonable opportunity of being heard […]

E-form DPT-3-Exempted Deposits

June 11, 2021 29658 Views 1 comment Print

Introduction The companies always plan and carry the financial transactions in many ways and accordingly availed the deposits, loans and advances from directors, Shareholders or various public Financial Instituitons. MCA has introduced the E-form DPT-3 with an intention to report the complete details of Exempted Deposits i.e, Loans or advances taken by the company from […]

Appointment of Related Party to any Office or Place of Profit

June 10, 2021 59472 Views 1 comment Print

If the office or place of profit is held by the director and obtains from the company anything by way of remuneration to which he is entitled as a director, whether as salary, fees, commission, perquisites, the right to occupy free of rent any premises as a place of residence or otherwise.

Composition of Audit Committees under Company Law & SEBI LODR

June 10, 2021 8955 Views 0 comment Print

Brief overview about the composition, quorum requirement about the company -Audit Committee -Nomination and Remuneration Committee -Stakeholder Relationship Committee -Risk Management Committee (For Top 1000 Listed Companies) -CSR Committee AUDIT COMMITTEE S.No. Particulars As per Companies Act,2013 As per SEBI (LODR) 1. Minimum Requirement of Director 3 directors with ID forming majority 3 directors where […]

Amendment in Rule 38A of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014

June 10, 2021 5148 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 10th June, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT Sub: Amendment in Rule 38A of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 This is to inform you that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, as part of its Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives has amended the Rule 38A of […]

Additional Director Appointment

June 9, 2021 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Section 161(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Above mentioned helps to clarify the provision of appointment of Additional Director alongwith term of appointment. Provision specified that if Article mentioned then power is in the hands of Board of Directors to appoint  Additional Director of the […]

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