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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


Private Limited Company Incorporation Process under Company Law

October 6, 2020 3465 Views 1 comment Print

I] Private Limited Company – An understanding -Private Company is defined U/s 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) -Private Company means a company having a paid-up share capital and which, by its Articles of Association (Articles/AOA): Restricts the right to transfer shares Limits the number of members to two hundred (200), except in case […]

Difference Between Private Limited Company & LLP – Analysis

October 5, 2020 310266 Views 0 comment Print

When a layman wants to start business, it is commonly doubtful to choose the most suitable business form for new business entity. There are many business forms which an entrepreneur may choose, but the most commonly chosen business forms are private limited company and LLP. These are the common pillars for an entrepreneur to build […]

Removal of Director under The Companies Act, 2013

October 5, 2020 138081 Views 3 comments Print

When we talk about a company, Board of directors of company are important persons who are responsible for operating a business operation of company. However, there some situations when the Management of company decides to remove a director due to any negligence, breach of privacy or any other condition. Term which a director was supposed […]

Definition of Deposits and A Concerning Matter

October 5, 2020 10413 Views 0 comment Print

The concept of deposits was first introduced in 1974 through the Companies (Amendment) Act 1974, the said amendment was brought to curb the practices, that once the deposits were accepted by a company, the concerned company was not in the position to repay the same at the time of maturity. Section 2 (31) of Companies […]

Filing of Annual Return with the ROC

October 3, 2020 7866 Views 3 comments Print

Preparation of Annual Return Every company shall prepare a return (called the ‘Annual Return’) in the e-form MGT-7 containing the particulars as they stood on the close of the financial year regarding— -its registered office, principal business activities, particulars of its holding, subsidiary and associate companies; -its shares, debentures and other securities and shareholding pattern; […]

Compromises, Arrangements & Amalgamations: A Detailed Analysis

October 3, 2020 46311 Views 0 comment Print

Section 230: Power to Compromise or Make Arrangements with Creditors and Members Section 231: Power of Tribunal to Enforce Compromise or Arrangement Section 232: Merger and Amalgamation of Companies Section 233: Merger or Amalgamation of Certain Companies Section 234: Merger or Amalgamation of Company with Foreign Company  Section 235: Power to Acquire Shares of Shareholders […]

Appointment of Statutory Auditors in case of Casual Vacancy due to Resignation of Auditor

October 1, 2020 51396 Views 3 comments Print

Casual Vacancy of the Auditor means a vacancy which is unpredictable and caused due to death, resignation, disqualification etc. of and auditor. Appointment of Auditor in case of casual vacancy is regulated by Section 139(8) (i) of the Companies Act, 2013. According to Section 139(8)(i) of the Companies Act, 2013, any casual vacancy in the […]

Checklist for Company Incorporation in India by Foreign national

October 1, 2020 39096 Views 2 comments Print

Documents/Information Checklist for Company Incorporation in India by Foreign national DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENT: -Photo; -PAN (in case of Indian National) -Passport- Identity Proof; -Voter ID/DL/Aadhar (in case of Indian National) -Bank Statement/Electricity/Gas/Telephone Bill (Not older than 2 months)-Residence Proof *Other Documents: -Form INC-9; -Subscriber Sheet of MOA (For Person Residing outside India); -Subscriber Sheet of AOA […]

Corporate Governance in Meetings & Powers of Board of Directors

October 1, 2020 8247 Views 0 comment Print

Ever since the India’s biggest corporate fraud and governance failure in 2009 at the Satyam Computer Services India Limited, an awareness around ‘corporate governance’ has phenomenally increased leading to enactment of the Companies Act, 2013 on 30th August 2013.

Checklist for DPT 3

September 30, 2020 6408 Views 0 comment Print

Checklist for DPT 3 so that the same is easily available to get the required details from the Finance Team. Checklist for DPT 3 contains the following detail format- -Net Worth as per the latest audited balance sheet preceding the date of the return as on 31.03.2020 -Particulars of charge as on 31.03.2020 -Particulars of […]

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