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...
In view of implementation of Ind AS 116, ‘Leases ’applicable from the financial year 2019-20, and amendments in other Ind ASs, CSR Rules etc (applicable from FY 2019-20 & 2020-21), Ind AS XBRL taxonomy has been amended for financial reporting purposes.
Running a company smoothly is a difficult task! Handling finances and meeting various statutory compliances is no exception. Post – incorporation, a company must comply with various mandatory compliances under different laws. In case of non-compliance, strict penalties, interest, fines, and fees are imposed. As a quick reference, I have broadly listed major legal compliances […]
Deposits, its implication, exemption & penal Provision Under Companies Act, 2013 Deposits refer to accepting of loans and advances by a company from its member or from public subject to certain terms and condition which are required to be fulfilled as per the Companies Act, 2013. Deposit Excludes: – 1. Any amount received from Central […]
Applicable Provision: Section 161(1) of Companies Act of 2013r/w Rules of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules of 2014. As per Section 161(1), ‘Articles of a company may confer on its Board of Director such power to appoint Additional Director. A person who has failed to be appointed through general meeting shall not be […]
E-Form ADT-1 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 139 and 140 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘CA, 2013’) and pursuant to Rule 4(2) of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014. It is notable that the first Auditor shall be appointed in the company by Board of Director under Section 139(6) or 139(7) […]
MCA Releases List of 53 Forms eligible for Additional Fees Waiver pursuant to General Circular No. 06/2021 and General Circular No. 07/2021 Dated: 03/05/2021. List is been Updated by MCA as under First List of 10 Forms on 13th May 2021 Second List of 18 forms on 22nd May 2021 (Inclusive of above) Third List […]
REMOVAL OF AUDITOR BEFORE THEIR TERM:- Provisions Under Companies Act, 2013– Pursuant to the Provision of Section 140(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7(1) of Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 The auditor appointed under section 139 may be removed from his office before the expiry of his term only by a […]
Applicable Provisions: Section 203 of Companies Act of 2013 r/w Rule 8 of Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules of 2014 What they have to Say: Every Listed company and every other public company having a paid-up share capital of Rs. 10 Crore or more shall have whole-time key managerial personnel comprising of: […]
SECTION-185 ⇓ LOAN, GUARANTEE OR PROVIDING SECURITY TO DIRECTORS, ETC. OBJECTIVE OF SECTION 185 ⇓ To Prevent the directors from using their undue influence in obtaining Loan From their Own Company either for themselves or for their relatives or partners. APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 185 ⇓ This Section Shall be Applicable to ALL COMPANIES Except:- Certain […]
Instances when Section 447 of Companies Act, 2013 (Fraud) has to be invoked – A quick recap of important provisions. The Companies Act of 2013, unlike its previous predecessor Act of 1956 have tried to list out various provisions or instances wherein Section 447, that exclusively deals with defining Fraud and its punishment, has to […]
