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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


Auditors under companies Act for Private Companies

March 11, 2021 9171 Views 0 comment Print

As per the Company 2013, the auditor’s responsibility has been enhanced to a great extent and the manner of appointing him has also been changed, when compared to companies Act, 1956. We here discuss briefly about the Auditors responsibility in light of Companies Act, 2013 for private companies. Section 2(17) of Companies Act, 2013 ―chartered […]

Commentary/Analysis on Definition of Private Company

March 11, 2021 11226 Views 0 comment Print

DEFINITION OF PRIVATE COMPANY Clause (68) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Section 2(68)) Private company means a company having a minimum paid-up share capital of one lakh rupees or such higher paid –up share capital as may be prescribed, and which by its articles,- (i) restricts the right to transfer its shares; […]

Commentary on One Person Company Definition

March 11, 2021 1440 Views 0 comment Print

Clause (62) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 – Definition of One Person Company One Person Company means a company which has only one person as a member. Under Companies Act, 1956 there was no concept of One Person Company (OPC) but Companies Act, 2013 introduced the concept of OPC and this OPC […]

Incorporation of One Person Companies in India

March 10, 2021 2574 Views 0 comment Print

The One Person Company (commonly known as OPC) is the type of entity which is owned by a single person. It allows a sole person to own and also manage the entire business operations. The OPC as a business structure is introduced in India through Companies Act, 2013 to administer the proprietorship businesses and promote […]

Buy Back of Shares/Securities under Companies Act & SEBI Regulations

March 10, 2021 37647 Views 0 comment Print

Buy Back of Shares/Securities As Per Companies Act And SEBI Regulations (Buy Back of Securities) 2018  Statutory Provisions of Buy-Back of Shares as Per Companies Act 2013 and SEBI Act SEBI Regulations (Buy Back of Securities) 2018 Criteria Tender Offer Stock Market Book-Building Meaning Buy-back by a Letter of Offer to shareholders @ Fixed Price […]

Action initiated to control fraudulent companies

March 9, 2021 1167 Views 0 comment Print

The term ‘Fraudulent Company’ is not defined in the Companies Act, 2013. However, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the Registrar of Companies (ROC) CRC at Manesar registers new companies by following due process of law.

3,82,875 number of Companies struck off in 3 years up to FY 2020

March 9, 2021 1242 Views 0 comment Print

3,82,875 number of Companies struck off in three years up to financial year 2020 Based on non-filing of Financial Statements (FS) consecutively for two years or more, “Shell Companies” were identified and after following due process of law as provided under Section 248 of the Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies […]

Evolution of Performance of Board of Directors

March 9, 2021 17976 Views 1 comment Print

Evolution is a process through which a company access performance , ability ,virtues and eligibilities of its Board of members. Evolution is a process based on some fixed parameters on which performance of Board members are accessed. Performance evaluation is the process of evaluating how effectively employees are fulfilling their job responsibilities and contributing to […]

NRI allowed to incorporate OPC in India w.e.f. 01.04.2021

March 9, 2021 25302 Views 1 comment Print

By making the amendment in sub rule (1) of Rule 3 for words, and resident in India, following words substituted whether resident in India or otherwise. By this amendment, now Non-Resident Indians (‘NRIs’) is also allowed to incorporate OPCs in India.

Conversion of Private Limited Company Into LLP – Procedure & FAQs

March 9, 2021 22971 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains Regulatory Framework for Conversion of Private Limited Company into LLP, Eligibility criteria under LLP Act for conversion of Private Company into LLP, Pre-Conditions for Conversion of Private Limited Company into LLP, Companies which cannot be converted into LLP, Intimation about Conversion, Notice of conversion in correspondence, Effects of Registration, Procedure for Conversion Of […]

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