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 Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget 2021 on 1st February, 2021. The Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed to revise the definition of small companies by enhancing the paid-up capital base from the existing limit of Rs 50 lakh to Rs. 2 crores. The move is likely to […]
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) administers the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act), Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. There is no provision for weeding out the Companies in the Act.
Independent Directors – Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test Introduction Independent Directors play an important role of a watchdog. They ensure that the cases of corporate misgovernance do not occur. Independent Directors or Non-Executive Directors join the board of directors in different capacities. They come from different backgrounds and have diverse skill sets. There is also an […]
Recently, two notifications have been issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on 5th March, 2021. First Notification is with regard to notify the date of applicability of amendment in Section 92 of Companies Act, 2013 (CA, 2013) which deals with Annual Return of the Company and was made by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 but […]
MCA on 5 March. 2021 has made some amendments with 3 different notifications. Let us know about those amendments through this article. Summary of amendments made ♣ Provisions of Section 23(1) to be made applicable w.e.f. 5 March, 2021 ♣ Insertion of Option for Aadhaar Authentication for GST Registration for Company Incorporation ♣ Omitting the […]
On 1st of March 2020, the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) came up with a consultation paper to review the regulatory framework for independent directors (IDs). The existing framework for independent directors includes sections 149, 150 and schedule IV of the Companies Act, 2013 and the SEBI Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations.
Article explains What is A Dormant Company, Who Should Apply For Dormant Company Status, Procedure For Obtaining Dormant Status, Dormant Status Of Company By Registrar Suo Moto, Points To Be Considered Before Making The Application For Dormant Company and Dormant Company To Become Active Company. What is A Dormant Company The word “Dormant” means inactive […]
Section 169 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) deals with the procedure of Removal of Directors. The write up mentioned below endeavours to answer some of the frequently asked questions relating to removal of directors: Who can exercise the right of removing a director from a company? The shareholders of a company may pass an […]
Article explains What is dormant Company, What is a defunct company, Status of a Defunct Company, Process To Apply For Dormant Status, Conditions for obtaining the status of dormant company, Dormant Company Compliances requirement, What are the benefits and exemptions provided to a dormant company and How to reactivate a Dormant company? What is dormant […]
Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2021. Introduction of Aadhar authentication facility for GSTIN Registration in Form INC-35 AGILE-PRO This is to inform you that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification on 05th March 2021 stating that in the Form INC-35 AGILE-PRO, part of SPICE+, in serial no-12 at the end of table […]
