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...
The first thing that strike our mind on incorporation of a Company is: ‘What are the compliances which are necessary to be done post incorporation?’ The major compliances to be done by the Company immediately post its incorporation are as follows: – 1. Convene the First Board Meeting within 30 days of its Incorporation and […]
In how many companies a Director can hold office or in how many Committees a Director can be a Chairperson or Member ? Legislative Provisions: Following are the legal provisions guiding the above matter : 1. Section 165 of the Companies Act, 2013 – 2. Regulation 17A of the SEBI (LODR) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 3. […]
NATIONAL COMPANY LAW APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Checklist for Appeals under Companies Act, 2013 & Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Appeals to be in Form NCLAT-1 (in triplicate) along with an affidavit in Form NCLAT-4 of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2016 (Rules) 1. Language & Format – Appeal stitched together in paper book form […]
NATIONAL COMPANY LAW APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Checklist for Appeals under Competition Act, 2002 Appeals to be in the Form appended to ‘The Competition Appellate Tribunal (Form and Fee for Filing an Appeal and Fee for Filing Compensation Applications) Rules, 2009 (Rules 2009) along with an affidavit’ Refer also Rules 3 & 6 and the Form appended […]
How to Identify whether the proposed transaction is a Related Party Transaction u/s 188 of Companies Act, 2013 or not? 1st Stage (Preliminary test) 1. Is it a transaction (Contract or arrangement) that falls under Section 188(1)(a) to (g) of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act)?; AND 2. Is it a related Party in terms […]
SPICE Forms referred to the form through which a Company was Incorporated as per the Companies Act, 2013. This was an E-form available in the MCA website which helped in incorporating a company. However, a new form was introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for incorporation of companies known as ‘SPICE+ (INC-32)’ along […]
Due to sharp increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the It has been decided to take up regular hearing through Video Conference w.e.f. 12.4.2021 at all NCLT Benches. The Benches shall sit as per Rule 9 of NCLT Rules, 2016- sitting hours of the Tribunal:
Nidhi Company– A Company Which Has Been Incorporated With The Objective Of Cultivating The Habit Of Thrift And Savings Amoungst Its Members, Receiving Deposits From And Lending To Its Members Only, For Their Mutual Benefit, And Complies With The Rules Of Chapter Xxvi Nidhis Rules, 2014 Made By The Central Government. In General Terms It […]
Sec. 62(1)(a) of Companies Act 2013 Right issue means offering shares to existing members in proportion to their existing share holding. Thus it is an invitation to the existing shareholders to buy new shares in their proportion of existing shareholding. Equal distribution of shares and proportion of voting right is not affecting by issue of […]
DSC Related Important Messages ♦ In case Stakeholder’s DSC has been expired, they are advised to associate new DSC with MCA as a mandatory step before attaching DSC in any form. ♦ Stakeholders are advised to SAVE the form after attaching DSC and then UPLOAD it to avoid system error. ♦ In case Stakeholders are […]
