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...
Summary of Changes in CSR Rules vide Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 Notified vide Notification No. G.S.R. 40(E) Dated-22/01/2021 – 1. Definition of Administrative Overhead included in the Rules. ‘Administrative overheads” means the expenses incurred by the company for general management and administration’ of Corporate Social Responsibility functions in the company but shall not […]
New ‘Extend’ functionality shall be introduced as part of SPICe+ Part A w.e.f. 26th January, 2021 New ‘Extend’ functionality shall be introduced as part of SPICe+ Part A in line with Rule 9A ‘Extension of reservation of name in certain cases’ of the Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2020 with effect from 26th January 2021. […]
Private Placement means offer and issuance of shares to a select group of persons by a Company. The Procedure for issuance of shares on Private Placement Basis is as follows: 1) Hold a Board Meeting: The first and the foremost step for issuing shares on a Private Placement Basis is to hold a Board Meeting […]
Government has passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 as Bill No. 88 of 2020 to further amend Companies Act, 2013 on March 12, 2020. Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 based on CLC Committee. CLC Committee submitted its report in November 2019. There are amendments in 66 Sections of Companies Act, 2013 Title Ministry Introduced in LS/ […]
MCA has introduced Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy), Amendment Rules, 2021. And importantly CSR Spending made mandatory from voluntary w.e.f. financial year 2020-21. Date of Effectiveness of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy), Amendment Rules, 2021: [1] Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy), Amendment Rules, 2021 came into effect on 22 January 2021, as the same has […]
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has caused myriad amendments in the Companies Act, 2013 vide its recent Notifications issued on 22.01.2021. In this editorial, the author shall try to cover all Major amendments along with the impact of the same on the Corporates. List of Such Notifications Circulars is as follows:- S. No. Title Notification No. […]
Article focus on the detailed process of Transfer of Shares under the Companies Act, 2013. According to the Companies Act, 2013, shares of a Public Limited Company are freely transferable whereas a Private Limited Company is required to restrict the right to transfer its shares by its Articles of Association through Section 2 (68) of […]
RECENT CHANGES IN COMPANIES ACT, 2013 VIDE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACTS, 2019 AND COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACTS, 2020 Sl No. Section Name Before Amendment After Amendment Effective Date Remarks 1. 2(52) (Definition of listed company) Listed company means a company which has any of its securities listed on any recognised stock exchange New proviso has been added […]
Amendment in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Rules vide Companies Amendment Act 2019,Companies Amendment Act, 2020 & Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 W.E.F 22/01/2021- Sl No. Subject Key Changes 1. Quantum of spending (Sec 135-5) Now every company which has not completed the period of 03 Financial years will have to spend 2% during such […]
No additional fees shall be levied upto 15.02.2021 for the filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL and AOC-4 Non-XBRL in respect of the financial year ended on 31.03.2020. No additional fees will be levied for filing annual financial statements for the financial year ended as on 31st March 2020 upto 15th February 2021. […]
