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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


Extension of AGM for Financial Year ended 31st March, 2020 by MCA

August 20, 2020 17295 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Financial Year ended 31st March,2020 by MCA Due to the widespread of COVID-19 and social distancing norms and consequential restrictions linked thereto, MCA has received several representations to allow companies to hold their Annual General Meeting for the financial year ended on 31st March, 2020 beyond […]

MCA stops displaying Residential Address of Directors, KMP & DPs

August 20, 2020 17688 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Removed ‘present Residential Address’ of Directors, KMP and Designated Partners (DPs) Till 18.08.2020, With the help of View Signatory Details tab given under the MCA Services Tab on the website of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), one can view the following information about Directors, KMP and Designated Partners (in case of LLP):- i. DIN/DPIN/PAN […]

Checklist on SS-4 Report of the Board of Directors

August 20, 2020 2556 Views 0 comment Print

Checklist on SS-4 Report of the Board of Directors Reserves 1. If amount is transferred to reserves then mentioned the same. 2. If no amount is transferred to reserves the note should be mentioned in report. Dividend 1. Amount of dividend per share, percentage and dividend distribution tax thereon is to be mentioned. 2. Amount […]

File GNL-1 for if looking for 2020 AGM Extension

August 19, 2020 19842 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has surprised all by issuing a circular No 28/2020 Dated 17th August 2010 clarifying about the extension of holding Annual General Meerut for the companies completing their financial year as at 31st March 2020. The said circular has suggested an old provision for application in GNL-1 for extension of Annual General […]

Procedure for seeking extension of date of AGM in Covid-19 situation

August 19, 2020 27096 Views 2 comments Print

In this articles, the author shall discussion provisions relating to extension of the date of holding of AGM and how the companies which could not prepare financial statements due to precarious situation created due the spread of Novel Corona Virus, can avail extension of the date of holding of AGM Statutory provisions According to Section […]

Internal Audit provisions under Companies Act, 2013

August 19, 2020 12108 Views 0 comment Print

1. Section 138(1) of Companies Act, 2013 The following class of companies shall be required to appoint an internal auditor- An internal Auditor can be an Individual or a Partnership firm or a body corporate. a. Every listed company; b. Every unlisted public company having- i. paid up share capital 50 Cr. or more during […]

Cost Audit Provisions | Section 148 | Companies Act, 2013

August 18, 2020 106851 Views 0 comment Print

1. Section 148(1) The CG may by order, in respect of class of companies engaged in the production of such goods or providing such services, direct that particulars relating to the utilization of material or labour or to other items of cost shall also included in the books of account kept by that class of […]

Can LLP do investment activites

August 17, 2020 117030 Views 7 comments Print

LLP Act: As per section 2(e) of the Limited Liability Act, 2008(LLP Act), “business” includes every trade, profession, service and occupation; In Form 2 for Incorporation Document and Subscriber’s Statement: Business activities to be carried out by the LLP on incorporation: (Note: In case business activities consists of banking, insurance, venture capital, mutual fund, stock […]

File GNL-1 for seeking extension of time in holding of AGM

August 17, 2020 25989 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has not given any extension for holding of AGM for the financial year ended as at 31.03.2020 and has only allowed holding of annual general meeting (AGM) through video conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OAVM). MCA has now clarified as below- 1. Companies can use relaxations in General Circular No. 20/2020, dated […]

Conversion of society into a section 8 company- Companies Act, 2013

August 17, 2020 54855 Views 7 comments Print

Section 366 of the Companies Act, 2013 prescribed that the existing societies and any other association registered under different laws or any other legislation framed by various state governments or any community benefit society are having an option to convert themselves in a Section 8 Company under Companies Act, 2013. SOCIETY TO PASS A SPECIAL […]

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