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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


SEBI & Company Laws Amendments/News -December 2020

January 6, 2021 1815 Views 0 comment Print

CS Akansha Rathi Dear Professionals, Our December 2020 edition on the recent amendments/ news in the field of Corporate Laws and allied laws is below. SEBI’s newly proposed norms for listing on Innovators Growth Platform (IGP) may lead to boost in funding in startups from Institutional Investors. MCA has notified certain sections of the Companies […]

Representation for further extension of CFSS 2020

January 5, 2021 25278 Views 2 comments Print

Due to the various ground realties the corporates have not been able to take benefit of the scheme. Therefore in these difficult times the extension of CFSS, 2020 is imperative and paying such hefty penalties & fines will not be in best interest of all stakeholders. Thus we request your good office to extend the CFSS, 2020 and other related relaxations till 31.03.2020 in the interest of all stakeholders.

Request for extension of Company Fresh Start Scheme 2020

January 5, 2021 10515 Views 0 comment Print

Request for extension of Company Fresh Start Scheme – 2020 for the Petitioners / Applicants before Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal for restoration of Companies under section 252 of the Companies Act, 2013. Relevant Text of the representation is as follows:- Dated: 25th November 2020 Shri Anurag Singh Thakur Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance […]

MCA extends time period to hold EGMs through VC or OVAM

January 5, 2021 3006 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder on account of COVID-19- Extension of time.

Extend due dates of CFSS, LLPSS, Charge Forms, Meetings

January 5, 2021 63597 Views 3 comments Print

ICSI has made a representation to Ministry of Corporate Affairs and requested for extension of due dates of Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS- 2020), LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020, Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Act, Holding Board Meeting through Video Conferencing and Companies […]

Companies Amendment Act 2020 – Sections Applicable from 21.12.2020

January 3, 2021 6057 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Sections of Companies Amendment Act 2020 which came into force from 21 December 2020. Article also contains Section of Companies Act, 2013 corresponding to Section of Companies Amendment Act 2020. Article explains Provision of Sections of Companies Amendment Act 2020 which came into force from 21 December 2020. Following provisions of the Companies […]

Minimum number of directors – Company’s obligation & consequences

January 3, 2021 52041 Views 1 comment Print

In this article, we will try to dissect the provisions with respect to the obligation of a public company to have a minimum number of directors and consequences of the strength falling below the minimum prescribed requirement.

Extension of date for conducting Board Meeting through VC/OAVM

January 2, 2021 13299 Views 0 comment Print

As per section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013, the board of directors of a company can hold meeting through video conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OAVM) for any of the matters till 30th June 2021.

3 Important updates from MCA on 31.12.2020

January 1, 2021 20175 Views 0 comment Print

1. Due dates of ROC return shall be computed based on actual due date or /extended date of AGM Stakeholders may please note that there is no change in the additional fee logic of eform MGT-7 and AoC-4/AOC-4 XBRL/AOC-4 CFS/AOC-4 NBFC for the FY 2019-20 w.e.f 01 January 2021 since extension was provided to all […]

Concept of Retirement by Rotation section 152(6)- Companies Act 2013

January 1, 2021 192975 Views 3 comments Print

Section 152(6) is applicable on public companies which means private companies are out of the ambit of retirement by rotation. It states that unless it is provided by the articles of the company, 2/3rd directors are liable to retire by rotation and 1/3rd are liable to retire at every general meeting after the meeting at […]

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