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...
Article explains form to be filed with Registrar of Companies for Change of Name of Company under Companies Act, 2013 and Attachments to be filed with form and Relevant Sections for the same. Change of Name of Company S.No. Form Particulars Attachments Relevant Section 1 Proposed company needs to reserve the name New Name (Two […]
Process for Appointment of Foreign Director in Indian Company under Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 mentioning the form to be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and relevant attachments. Appointment of Foreign Director(Section 152) S.No. Form Particulars Attachments Relevant Section 1 SIFY FORM NRI/ Foreign National is required to obtain Digital Signatures. 1. […]
MCA will launch data analytics driven MCA21 Version 3.0. This Version will have additional modules for e-Adjudication, e-Consultation and Compliance Management. MCA21 system is the first Mission Mode e-Governance project of Government of India.
MCA imposes Rs. 6 Lakh penalty on M/s Peoples International & Services Pvt Ltd and its directors for failure to file e-Form DIR-12.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the CSR provisions by notifying the following w.e.f. 22.01.2021: a. The Companies [Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy] Amendment Rules, 2021. b. Section 27 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020. c. Section 21 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019. Key highlights of these amendments are as follows: ♦ Exemption […]
Learn about the penalty imposed by MCA on a company for not authenticating board meeting attendance registers. Detailed analysis of the case and implications.
MCA imposes penalties due to unnumbered board meeting attendance sheets. Detailed analysis of the case and imposed penalties.
Stamp Duty on MOA Stamp duty shall be Rs. 1000 on every Rs.5 Lakhs of amount of increase in authorised capital or part thereof subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 Lakhs of stamp duty. It means addition in the authorised capital will be charged with the stamp duty @ 0.20% Increase in Authorised Capital […]
Companies Act, 2013 under section 164 provides for various strategies when a person would be disqualified for appointment as a director. Section 164(1) sets out eight personal grounds for the qualifications of an individual director like being of unsound mind, insolvency, non-payment of call money, etc. On the other hand, Section 164(2) is wider in […]
Summary of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 ♣ On 22.01.2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 ♣ These amendments have introduced some significant changes to provide framework for implementation of new provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act 2019 and Companies (Amendment) Act 2020. […]
