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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


Producer Companies Rules, 2021

February 11, 2021 4572 Views 1 comment Print

MCA notifies Producer Companies Rules, 2021 in supersession of the Producer Companies (General Reserve) Rules, 2003. new rules defines the term ‘co-operative society’ for the purpose of this rule. New rule specifies Rules for Change of place of registered office from one State to another of Producer Companies and Investment of general reserves of Producer […]

CARO 2020 not applicable for May 2021 CA Examinations

February 11, 2021 5370 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 is not applicable for the IPCC, Intermediate, Final (Old) and Final (New) examinations to be held in May 2021.

MCA notifies Chapter related to Producer Companies wef 11.02.2021

February 11, 2021 4677 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies 11th February, 2021 as the date on which the provisions of section 52 and section 66 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 will come into force. Section 52 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 inserts CHAPTER XXIA in Companies Act, 2013 (after section 378) related to PRODUCER COMPANIES. Section 66 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 […]

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2021

February 11, 2021 5802 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2021 to insert Rule 12A in Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 11th February, 2021 G.S.R. 113(E)—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 62, read with […]

Striking-off Company’s Name from Register of Companies

February 11, 2021 33129 Views 9 comments Print

Brief:  The following article explains the Power of the Registrar to remove the name of the Company from the register of companies. > APPLICABLE SECTION:  – Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 – Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016 *These sections are applicable to Private and Public […]

Incorporation of Companies in current fiscal increased 21%

February 9, 2021 702 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Incorporation of Companies in current fiscal increased 21% as compared to corresponding period in previous fiscal Posted On: 09 FEB 2021 5:56 PM by PIB Delhi The number of companies incorporated from April, 2020 till December, 2020 (COVID 19 period) in the Financial Year 2020-21 (till 31-12-2020) compared to corresponding period […]

MCA amended Companies Act 2013 to mitigate blow by COVID-19 pandemic

February 9, 2021 2100 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has taken various measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic by making amendments in the Companies Act, 2013, Rules made thereunder and by issuing various circulars from time to time.  The details of such measures taken by the Ministry are attached as Annexure.

4.74 Lakh Companies benefited by availing CFSS 2020

February 9, 2021 960 Views 0 comment Print

As per records available with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), 4,73,131 number of Indian Companies and 1,065 number of Foreign Companies have been benefited by availing the Companies Fresh Start Scheme (CFSS), 2020 for filing their pending documents.

Firm Vs. Company – Taxation & Compliance

February 9, 2021 14535 Views 1 comment Print

Registration of a business as a Firm or a Company is as important as developing the right product or service that can cater to the needs of business and deliver growth in years to come. In the world of business, the two terms – firm and company, are often used interchangeably but this choice can […]

Highlights of (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021

February 9, 2021 4512 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Government vide Gazette notification dated January 22, 2021 has introduced Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means the activities undertaken by a Company in pursuance of its statutory obligation laid down in section 135 of the Act in accordance with the provisions contained in these rules, but shall […]

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