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 Company post incorporation can change its name under the following circumstances: (a) Conversion of name from private to public, or (b) Conversion of name from public to private, or (c) Change of name from ABC limited to XYZ limited. (d) Any other mode of restructuring as permitted under Companies Act. Under a given article, we […]
CSR Policy & Provisions (Under the Companies Act 2013) Recent Changes & Amendments 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The concept of CSR rests on the ideology of ‘GIVE AND TAKE’ CSR is a concept whereby companies not only consider their profitability and growth, but also the interest of society and the environment by taking the […]
According to the Companies Act, only an individual can be appointed as a member of the board of directors. Usually, the appointment of directors is done by shareholders. A company, association, a legal firm with an artificial legal personality cannot be appointed as a director. It has to be a real person. The Director of […]
Format of resolution for various bank operations: In general parlance, we come across various banking transactions such as -Opening of Bank Account -Change in Signatories -Obtaining Internet Facilities -Obtaining facility of Merchant Banking -Closure of Bank Account Here, we present sample formats of resolutions for day to day banking operations which may be modified subject […]
As per the Companies (Prospectus and allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 Every unlisted public company shall apply for separate ISIN for each type of security on or before 2nd day of October 2018 ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a unique 12-digit alphanumeric identification number allotted for a security Equity fully paid up, equity-partly paid […]
The most important and basic work for a Company Secretary during their Internship or Job is to draft a RESOLUTION. This is the term we heard on a very frequent basis from our Bosses. The word RESOLUTION may sound very basic. But to draft, we must have a basic knowledge for the same. So, let’s […]
CHAPTER – X: AUDIT AND AUDITORS Section – 139: Appointment of Auditors 139(1) Every company shall, at the first annual general meeting, appoint an individual or a firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of its 6th annual general meeting and thereafter till the conclusion […]
Name change involves alteration in Memorandum of the company. So provisions for Alteration of Memorandum are to be complied. Let us know in detail through this article about applicable provisions and practical procedures to change the name of a company.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) – STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility Governing provisions: Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 as amended thereto. Important definition/terms: 1. Threshold limits of the previous financial year a) Net worth =/exceeding Rs.500 Cr b) Turnover =/exceeding Rs.1,000 […]
Conversion of One Person Company (OPC) Into Private Limited or Public Limited Company Introduction: One Person Company (OPC) means a company, which has only one person as a member. OPC can be converted into Private / public limited Company either by voluntarily or compulsory. Compulsory Conversion: Under below mentioned scenario, it is compulsory to convert […]
