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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 17883 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


Stamp Duty on Shares of Private Limited Company

May 14, 2021 96999 Views 5 comments Print

Ever since the Government introduced the amendment in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, (hereinafter called as Stamp Act) there is constant confusion among the professionals about the manner and rate in which stamp duty is to be paid.

Differences between Rights Shares and Bonus Shares

May 14, 2021 13497 Views 0 comment Print

Basis of Distinction: Governing Sections: 1. Rights Shares: u/s 62 of Companies Act of 2013 2. Bonus Shares: u/s 63 of Companies Act of 2013 Meaning: 1. Rights Shares: Issue of further shares to the already existing shareholders of the company in ratio of the proportion of their holdings at discounted price. 2. Bonus Shares: […]

Foreign Funding for NGOs

May 14, 2021 1812 Views 1 comment Print

NGOs work on the non-profit motto, and their activities and endeavors are covered by the donations and reliefs given by various sources including from foreign sources. However, foreign funding can’t be accepted and utilized if the mandate of the Foreign Contribution & Regulation Act, 2010 is not followed. On these lines, the present article is […]

Why Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is a ‘CODE’

May 14, 2021 2079 Views 0 comment Print

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘Code’) reconceptualised the framework for insolvency resolution in India. It provides a mechanism for the insolvency resolution of debtors in a time bound manner to enable maximisation of the value of their assets, with a view to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the […]

Difference between Shareholder & Director under Companies Act, 2013

May 13, 2021 43908 Views 2 comments Print

Shareholders are known as the real owners of the company that own equity shares issued by a particular company, whereas Directors on the other hand are the individuals who are elected to actually act as the representatives of such shareholders by establishing and implementing policies and decisions and act in the best interests of such […]

Relaxation of Time for Filing Charge Related Forms under Companies Act, 2013

May 13, 2021 2982 Views 0 comment Print

Due to resurgence of Covid- 19 pandemic and after considering requests received from Stakeholders Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has decided to allow relaxation of time and condone the delay in filing of forms related to creation and modification of charges that are required to filed under Companies Act, 2013 (‘ACT’), pursuant to General Circular […]

Related Party Transaction (RPT) | Section 188 | Companies Act, 2013

May 13, 2021 25386 Views 0 comment Print

This article is one of the very necessary tool in understanding the aspects of section 188 of companies act, 2013 also termed as RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION.  In this article, you will be learning about some basic principles, law & rules applicable to the transactions entered by the company with their related parties, so let’s begin, […]

Companies Act 2013 – Schedule III & Amendments

May 13, 2021 56496 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, issued  notification dated 24th March 2021, to amend Schedule III to the Companies act 2013 to enhance the disclosures required to be made by the Company in its Financial Statement. Purpose of amendment is to  increasing stringency in compliances and adding numerous additional disclosures in Financial Statement. The main purpose […]

Companies Act – Amendments in Schedule III & Related Issues

May 13, 2021 8475 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act – Amendments in Schedule III and Related Issues Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has made amendments in Schedule III with effect from 1st of April, 2021 meaning thereby, these amendments are applicable for FY 2021-22. As per Sec.129 of The Companies Act, 2013, Schedule III provides a format for Financial Statements of companies and […]

Amendement in Director and Auditor Report 2021

May 13, 2021 23823 Views 0 comment Print

Latest Amendment in Directors Report and Auditor Report under Companies Act 2013 Director report The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, issued notifications dated 24th March 2021 to amend Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 to enhance the disclosures required to be made by the Company in Board Report; These rules may be called the Companies (Accounts) […]

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