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...
TIMELINES & COMPLIANCES UNDER IBC, 2016 AND OTHER LAWS DURING ‘CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS’ (CIRP). Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process is a process laid down in the Code (Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016) for reviving the company (here: corporate debtor) from its state of insolvency. CIRP under IBC can be initiated even if default is willful, […]
♦ Oversea Direct Investment: Direct investment outside India means investment by way of contribution to the capital of a foreign entity. ♦ Eligible entity to make overseas investment (Other than Individual): a. Resident corporate entities and b. Registered partnership firms. ♦ ODI can be by Indian party or Individual An investment outside India can be […]
FAQs FOR CSR u/s 135 of Companies Act, 2013 (Updated till 24/04/2021) 1. What is Applicability of CSR Committee and what shall be its constitution & Functions? Applicability ♦ As per Section 135 (1) every Company falling under bellow criteria in Previous Financial Year need to constitute CSR Committee: Turnover Rs. 1000 Cr or More […]
In terms of Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, no Non-banking Financial company can commence or carry-on business of a non-banking financial institution without a) obtaining a certificate of registration from the RBI.
The issuance of shares to service providers in exchange for consideration other than cash is a common practice in the corporate world. This arrangement allows companies to compensate individuals or entities for their services while preserving their cash resources. In this article, we will explore the concept of issuing shares to service providers, the benefits […]
Axis Ispat Private Limited Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) A perusal of some of the show cause notices (SCNs) which have been issued shows that, there is a doubt as to whether the reply submitted by the Petitioner in June, 2020 has been considered by the ROC while issuing the show cause notices […]
What is Section-8 Company? A Section 8 company is a non-profit organization formed with the objective of promoting commerce, arts, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, and protection of the environment. Who can Incorporate a Section 8 Company? An individual or group of individuals can apply for Section 8 Company Registration if it holds the […]
REQUIREMENTS AS PER RBI ACT, 1934 1. Requirement of prior approval of Reserve Bank Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). 2. Application for prior approval NBFCs shall submit an application, in the company letter head, for obtaining prior approval of the Bank, […]
Adjournment must be with the consent of Majority of Board Members present at Board Meeting: Secretarial Standard Para 1.1.2‑ The Chairman may, unless dissented to or objected by the majority of Directors present at a Meeting at which a Quorum is present, adjourn the Meeting for any reason, at any stage of the Meeting. This […]
CARO 2020 is a new format for issue of audit reports in case of statutory audits of companies under Companies Act, 2013. The aim of CARO 2020 is to enhance the overall quality of reporting by the company auditors. The MCA has notified Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 on 25 February 2020. This order (CARO […]
