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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


MCA Guidelines for the Extension of the date to hold AGM

September 24, 2020 7893 Views 1 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension in the time period to hold the Annual General Meeting taking into account the difficulties created a pandemic situation in the country extended the due date for conducting the Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the provisions of Companies Act 2013. Under the provisions of section 96 of Companies […]

Analysis of Companies (Indian AS) Amendment Rules, 2020

September 24, 2020 1443 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2020* The COVID 19 has not only affected health of people across the globe, but it also caused severe disturbance in global economic environment which consequentially created an impact on financial statements and reporting. Keeping in view all these drastic changes MCA on July 24, 2020, notified the Companies […]

Companies Amendment Bill, 2020 – A Sneak Peak

September 24, 2020 1290 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister for Corporate Affairs, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, on March 17, 2020 and is passed by Lok-Sabha on 19th September, 2020.  Further, Rajya Sabha passed the bill on 22nd September, 2020 and key amendments are highlighted below: Changes to offences:  The Bill makes three […]

Process of Postal Ballot Including Remote E-Voting

September 23, 2020 12411 Views 0 comment Print

Section 110 of the Act mandates the transacting of certain business items by means of postal ballot. Postal Ballot means casting of vote by a shareholder by postal or electronic mode instead of voting personally by being present for transacting business in general meeting of the company. As per Companies Act 2013, the provisions of […]

Golden opportunity for Defaulting Companies to clean their slate under CFSS-2020

September 23, 2020 3102 Views 0 comment Print

Golden opportunity for Defaulting Companies to clean their slate under CFSS-2020 and also opportunity to disqualified directors to make active their DINs and DSC [Sandeep Agarwal & anr vs UOI & anr dated 02nd September, 2020 in W.P.(C) 5490/2020 & CM APPLs. 19779-80/2020 before Hon’ble Delhi High Court] In the captioned matter, the Hon’ble Delhi […]

Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Changes to Companies Act, 2013

September 23, 2020 33330 Views 0 comment Print

It appears that 2020 has been the year of various amendments for the corporates. With various amendments, the Government has again laid down another set of amendments by way of Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The Union Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved the Bill for passing in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) on September 22, […]

ICSI Request for extension of timelines due to COVID-19

September 23, 2020 15819 Views 0 comment Print

As your good self is aware that impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been harsh and the economy is struggling to come out of the crisis. The corporates are facing challenging times to meet the ends and function smoothly. Considering the current crisis, we request your esteemed office to consider further relaxations in due dates of the following compliances:

CSR: Corporate Social Responsibility -Companies Act, 2013

September 23, 2020 27078 Views 0 comment Print

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility was introduced in India within legal framework by the Companies Act, 2013. Applicability As per section 135(1) of the Companies Act 2013, the CSR provision is applicable to companies which fulfills any of the following criteria during the immediately preceding financial year:- Companies having net worth of rupees five […]

Strike Off of Company Name With Rules: A Detailed Analysis

September 23, 2020 12816 Views 1 comment Print

♦ Section – 248: Power of Registrar to Remove Name of Company from ROC: Sec – 248(1): Where the Registrar has reasonable cause to believe that: (a) a company has failed to commence its business within 1 year of its DOI or; (b) Omitted (c) a company is not carrying on any business or operation: […]

Extend time limit of statutory Company Law compliances

September 22, 2020 37095 Views 2 comments Print

Representation on technical glitches on MCA Web-portal & Request for extension in the time limit on submission of various statutory compliances by CA Social Affiliation (CASA) to Smt Nirmala Sitaraman, Hon. Finance Minister of India, Govt of India. CA Social Affiliation (CASA) Serving CA Profession since 2010 CASA/MCA/20-21/04   Dated 21st September 2020 To Smt Nirmala […]

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