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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 507 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 17904 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 2109 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


Holding AGM via Video Conferencing & seeking AGM Extension

August 31, 2020 1821 Views 0 comment Print

The companies which are unable to hold their AGM for the financial year ended on 31.03.2020, despite availing the relaxations provided in the G.C. 20/2020 ought to file their applications in Form No. GNL-1 for seeking extension of time in holding of AGM for the financial year ended on 31.03.2020 with the concerned Registrar of Companies on or before 29.09.2020.

Deposits under Section 73 to 76A of Companies Act, 2013

August 31, 2020 8067 Views 0 comment Print

Deposits under Section 73 to 76A of Companies Act, 2013 (READ WITH DEPOSITS RULES 2014.)  SECTION 73 TO 76A  >  Applicable to public as well as Private Company > Private- take deposit from member only Public- take deposit from member and public 1. Recurring deposits- Periodic interval 2. DD – Saving A/C when demand arises […]

Voting Rights of Shareholders under Companies Act, 2013

August 31, 2020 65346 Views 0 comment Print

Voting Rights of the Shareholders  Introduction of Section 47 of the Companies Act, 2013 Every member of the company limited by shares holding equity share capital has right to vote in Company. Rights can be varied as per section 43(a) of the Companies Act, 2013; for private limited company section 47 is not applicable where […]

Annual compliance to be done by foreign company through out the year

August 31, 2020 15126 Views 0 comment Print

There are various compliances needs to be done by a Foreign Company, however before going into details one needs to understand the term Foreign Company. The word ‘Foreign Company’ has been defined under Section 2(42) ‘Foreign Company’. It includes a company or a Body corporate which is formed outside the territory of India and having […]

Draft Format of Letter of Appointment Company Secretary

August 31, 2020 67080 Views 0 comment Print

We are pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors has appointed you as the Whole-Time Company Secretary of the Company. You are requested to join the service of the Company and contact the undersigned so that you may be introduced to the concerned persons before you start functioning.

Board Meeting under Companies Act 2013

August 31, 2020 403740 Views 1 comment Print

Board Meeting under Companies Act 1. Meetings of Board (Sec 173) a. Every company shall hold its first board meeting within 30 days from the date of incorporation. After the first board meeting, every company shall hold minimum four board meetings in a calendar year. b. In holding board meetings during the year, there shall […]

FAQs on MCA notifications for web link of Annual Return

August 30, 2020 44328 Views 9 comments Print

FAQs on MCA Notification for Web Link of Annual Return and Companies (Management & Administration) Amendment Rules, 2020 1. What are the effective dates of the amendment of Section 92(3) and the  Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2020? Ans. Both the notifications are effective from 28th August, 2020. 2. What is the effect of […]

Checklist of section 185 of Companies Act 2013

August 30, 2020 11121 Views 0 comment Print

Section 185 of Companies Act 2013, prohibited companies from advancing any loan (including loan represented by a book debt) or giving any guarantee or any security in connection with a loan taken by the directors of such company or any other person in whom the directors are interested. Article contains Checklist of section 185 of […]

Allow Filing of financial statement within sixty days of AGM

August 30, 2020 993 Views 0 comment Print

We wish to submit that the provision of Section 137(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requiring filing of financial statement within thirty days of the date of annual general meeting may be considered for amendment by prescribing a period of sixty days for such filing, aligning it with the date of filing of annual return.

Request for extension for holding Annual General Meeting due to COVID-19

August 30, 2020 7938 Views 0 comment Print

It is once again requested that a general extension for the date of conducting AGMs may be allowed so as to provide relief to all the companies and stakeholders The MCA may also consider filing of e-Form GNL -1 for seeking extension of time in holding of AGM through STP mode, so as to speed up the approvals.

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