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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


Why Corporate Identity Number (CIN) & Know Structure of CIN

April 21, 2021 6291 Views 1 comment Print

Now first question which must come to your mind why CIN is allotted to company so let’s find out the answer to this question if you see other law like under Income-tax law you get PAN, under GST law you get GSTIN etc. just like in similar way CIN is allotted to company on incorporation […]

CSR Activity through Trust, Society and Section 8 Companies

April 21, 2021 42093 Views 2 comments Print

Corporate Social Responsibility literally means the responsibility of Corporates towards Society. Its an opportunity for big corporates to do their part to the society either voluntarily or through the compulsion under CSR. Section 135(1) of the Companies Act 2013, deals with the CSR provisions and constitution of CSR committee. Here we would be discussing the […]

Appointment of a director in case the number of directors fall below statutory limit

April 21, 2021 92346 Views 4 comments Print

Appointment of a director in case the number of directors fall below the statutory limit As per Section 149(1): Every company shall have a Board of Directors consisting of individuals as directors and shall have a minimum number of: 1. three directors in the case of a public company, two directors in the case of […]

Legal Compliances for Software Companies in India

April 21, 2021 28095 Views 2 comments Print

Software Companies: – Software Companies are companies that deal with the maintenance, development and/or publication of software that are either cloud based or maintenance/license (on premise) based. Microsoft, Cisco etc. There are two types of software company: – 1. Service or Consulting Based Software Company, i.e., TCS, Wipro 2. Product or Development Based Software Company […]

ROC e-form Compliance Tracker for Financial Year 2021-22

April 20, 2021 4299 Views 2 comments Print

ROC Compliance Tracker with Mandatory/ Applicability/ Category based e-forms for the Financial Year 2021-22 Article explains due date of Filing Mandatory E-forms under Companies Act, 2013 which includes Form – 11, DIR -3 KYC/ WEB KYC, AOC – 4, AOC – 4 CFS , AOC- 4 XBRL, Form – 8, MGT – 7 and MGT […]

Appointment of Managing Director under Company Law

April 20, 2021 316992 Views 4 comments Print

Article explains Appointment of Managing Director (New Person), Rules and Section under Company Law Applicable to Appointment of Managing Director, Definition of Managing Director under Section 2(54) of Companies Act, 2013, Important Pre- Requites for Appointment of Director as Managing Director under Companies Act, 2013, Procedure for Appointment of Director as Managing Director (MD), FAQ […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of ‘Plain Medium Density Fibre Board

April 20, 2021 2481 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-OI-11/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ‘Plain Medium Density Fibre Board having thickness less than 6mm’ originating in or exported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

CARO 2020 – Unfold Practical Aspects

April 19, 2021 5499 Views 1 comment Print

UNFOLD CARO 2020, COMPANIES ACT, 2013 PART 1 – CLAUSES 3(i) to 3(iii) {As empowered to the Central Govt. under Section 143(11) of Companies Act, 2013 with the consultation “National Financial Reporting Authority” (NFAR)} When I started my career as ‘Practicing Chartered Accountant’ then reporting under Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 1988 was applicable then I […]

Mandatory Compliances irrespective of limits for Public Company

April 19, 2021 1719 Views 1 comment Print

1. Form INC-20A Declaration for the commencement of business required to file within 180 days from the date of incorporation of the Company 2. Appointment of the Auditor (Form ADT-1) Companies must appoint their First Auditor within 30 days of incorporation. The First Auditor will be appointed for five years and the appointment must be filed using […]

Mandatory Compliances irrespective of limits for Private Company

April 19, 2021 3066 Views 1 comment Print

1. Form INC-20A Declaration for the commencement of business required to file within 180 days from the date of incorporation of the Company 2. Appointment of the Auditor (Form ADT-1) Companies must appoint their First Auditor within 30 days of incorporation. The First Auditor will be appointed for five years and the appointment must be filed using […]

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