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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


Extend due date of MSME FORM-1, PAS-6 & Form 11-LLP: ICSI

April 18, 2021 39825 Views 1 comment Print

ICSI has written a letter to Ministry of Corporate Affairs and requested for extension of timelines due to COVID-19 of E Form – MSME FORM-1, E Form- PAS-6 and Form 11- LLP. THE INSTITUTE OF Company Secretaries of India (Under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs) MCA: 2021 15th April, 2021 Shri Rajesh Verma, […]

Annual Compliances For Private Limited Company

April 17, 2021 39999 Views 8 comments Print

As per Section 2(68) of Companies Act, 2013, “Private Company“ means a company having a minimum paid-up share capital as may be prescribed, and which by its articles: > restricts the right to transfer its shares; >  except in case of One Person Company, limits the number of its members to two hundred: Provided that […]

Changes in Companies Audit and Accounts Rules 2014

April 17, 2021 2172 Views 0 comment Print

1. Changes in Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rule 2014: – The auditor’s report shall also include their views and comments on the following matters: > Whether the management has represented that, other than as disclosed in the notes to accounts, no funds have been advanced or loaned or invested (either from borrowed funds or share […]

Section 139 | ICAI clarifies on Appointment of Auditor for two terms

April 15, 2021 9876 Views 0 comment Print

Whether a Proprietary firm (having FRN) or individual CA who is practicing either in his own name or trade name can be appointed for two terms as per Section 139 of Companies Act, 2013?

Board Resolution to file Form CFSS 2020

April 15, 2021 21069 Views 1 comment Print

CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF RESOLUTION PASSED IN THE MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF (Name of the Company) HELD ON (Day), (Date) AT THE REGISTERED OFFICE AT (Address) AT 11.00 A.M. Authorisation to file CFSS-2020 Chairman informed the board that Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide General Circular No. 12/2020 dated 30/03/2020 introduced Companies Fresh Start […]

Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 – Period, Immunity, Form & Applicability

April 15, 2021 3441 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has introduced a scheme known as Companies Fresh Start Scheme (‘Scheme’) on 30th March, 2020 pursuant to General Circular No. 12/2020 in order to facilitate defaulting Companies by enabling them to file belated returns/documents that are required to be filed on MCA 21 electronic registry without charging any additional fees […]

Company Vs. Partnership Firm

April 15, 2021 8472 Views 0 comment Print

Company A company is a legal entity representing an association of people, whether natural, legal or a mixture of both, with a specific objective. It is governed by Indian Companies Act 2013. Minimum number of members required is 2 in case of private limited company and maximum is 200. Audit in case of companies is […]

Migration from SME to Main Board

April 15, 2021 13527 Views 1 comment Print

In this Article I will explain the relevant provisions of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, SEBI (ICDR) Regulations 2018, and of Companies Act 2013 w.r.t the Voluntary Migration of an issuer from SME Emerge platform to the Main Board.

CSR-1 – Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR Activities

April 14, 2021 11997 Views 2 comments Print

As per the notification issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated 22nd January 2021 it is mandatory for all NGO’s who want to raise CSR Funding to enroll with MCA w.e.f 01/04/2021 to get CSR funding. Eligibility It may be noted that the following entities are eligible to file e-form CSR-1 on MCA Portal […]

“CSR- A Step Towards Social Upliftment”

April 14, 2021 1425 Views 0 comment Print

The amendments to the CSR provisions brought by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020, (‘CAA, 2020’) have finally been made effective by MCA, vide its notification dated January 22, 2021. Along with this, MCA has notified the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 Definitions: Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means the activities […]

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