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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


Dividend Deceleration by Nidhi Company

May 24, 2021 7692 Views 0 comment Print

In this article, we shall study about the provisions of declaration of divided applicable on the Nidhi Company as explicitly mentioned in the Nidhi Rules.

Privileges / Exemptions to Section 8 Company – A quick recap!

May 24, 2021 7368 Views 0 comment Print

Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013 empowers Central Government to register a special type of company as limited company having charitable objects to promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment, etc., without adding to its name the words ‘Limited’, ‘Private Limited’. Such company intends to apply its profits […]

Provisions of Beneficial Interest under Companies Act, 2013 & Rules

May 24, 2021 35946 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions of Beneficial Interest Under Companies Act, 2013 And Rules Framed Thereunder INTRODUCTION A beneficial interest is the right to receive benefits on property, assets, or securities held by another party. The term beneficial interest is generally related to and used for trust, as nature of a trust, there is an author who creates the […]

Free Depreciation Calculator – Schedule II of Companies Act 2013

May 24, 2021 497890 Views 41 comments Print

An Auditor’s Tool on Depreciation Calculation-   Version 3.0 – Compliant to Schedule II of Companies Act 2013  :  Financial Year 2015-16 to FY 2021-22 enabled  – FREE Download  WHAT IS NEW- in this updated Version 3.0 1. Calculation of Depreciation enabled upto Financial Year 2021-22. 2. Consolidated (Summarised) Fixed Asset Register – enabled upto Financial […]

9 Amendments in Companies Act, 2013 Applicable from 01st April 2021

May 23, 2021 135216 Views 0 comment Print

1) Mandatory Registration of NGO’s with MCA for raising CSR Funds. (a) Every entity, covered under sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021, who intends to undertake any CSR activity, shall register itself with the Central Government by filing the form CSR-1 electronically with the Registrar, with effect […]

PPE (Listed Companies Call) – Incorporating Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting Empirically-Series 3

May 23, 2021 1323 Views 0 comment Print

As I already stated in my introductory part of this topic, any process will be parted into static and strategic meaning thereby one which is in as it is form and the other requires professional skepticism. Above that, static facts w.r.t. terminologies are also tuned here. Let us sail beyond statutory sections sight u/s 134, […]

Memorandum of Understanding

May 23, 2021 8118 Views 2 comments Print

WHAT IS A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)? A Memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a formal and a written agreement between parties under which their aligned intentions are expressed. Additionally, this sort of paper outlines the purpose of a common course of action. A Memorandum of understanding (MOU) can be bilateral (between two parties) or multilateral […]

Directors of a Nidhi Company

May 23, 2021 10995 Views 3 comments Print

As per the provisions of Section 406(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, ‘Nidhi Company’ means a ‘company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit’. Therefore, we can say […]

Conditions & Rules for Acceptance of Deposits BY Companies

May 23, 2021 14817 Views 1 comment Print

The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules were introduced by the Government of India in 2014, which have been amended from time to time to ease the acceptance of deposits. This article deals with the conditions and rules regarding the acceptance of deposits by companies. APPLICABILITY Applicable on all companies except: a banking company; a non-banking […]

ESOP- Meaning, Legal Aspects & Recognition as Start up Kit to Retain Talent

May 23, 2021 9567 Views 4 comments Print

WHAT IS ESOP AND WHY IT IS RECOGNIZED AS START UP KIT TO RETAIN TALENT AS WELL AS LEGAL ASPECTS OF ESOP Employee Stock Option Scheme usually known as the Employee Stock Option Plan or Employee Stock Ownership Plan or ESOP, as its bare reading suggest that it’s an option provided to the employees of […]

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