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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 17895 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


Additional Director provisions | Section 161(1) | Companies Act 2013

August 14, 2020 44706 Views 4 comments Print

Generally, a director is appointed in the General Meeting of the Company. But sometimes the situation may require to appoint a director on an urgent basis and in that case, the Board cannot wait to convey the general meeting and appoint the director, as it requires lots of formality and hence, the decision may get […]

Provisions of Loan from Directors under Companies Act, 2013

August 14, 2020 364764 Views 6 comments Print

Before jumping into the main discussion, let us have a look into the important term as under: Loans is not defined anywhere in the Companies Act, 2013. However, in normal parlance, any transaction in which money is given with the intention to be returned either with or without interest is termed as loan. Deposits include […]

Filling of financial statement in XBRL with Registrar

August 13, 2020 1983 Views 0 comment Print

1. Rule 3 of the Companies (filling of documents and forms in XBRL) Rules 2015 The following class of companies shall file their financial statements and other documents us 137 of the companies Act with ROC in Form AOC-4 XBRL. A. Listed Companies and their Indian subsidiary. B. Companies having paid up capital Rs. 5 […]

Provisions of CARO- Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020

August 13, 2020 4236 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions of CARO- The Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 1. Rule 1 Applicability CARO shall apply to every company including a Foreign company under section 2(42) except- a. Banking Company as defined in section 5(c)  of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. b. An insurance company as defined under insurance act 1938; c. Section 8 Company; […]

Exemption to Private Companies to file e-Form MGT-14 with ROC in certain matters

August 13, 2020 156360 Views 2 comments Print

The Companies Act, 2013 (“the New Act”), became effective from 1st April, 2014. After the commencement of this Act, numerous resolutions are required to be filed in e-form MGT-14 with the Registrar of Companies (“ROC”). Though the requirement to file e-form MGT-14 was applicable to all companies but after coming ample of amendments the list […]

Can a company carry multiple businesses under one roof?

August 12, 2020 54579 Views 4 comments Print

A company is incorporated with the mandated and most important document called the MoA i.e. Memorandum of Association which describes the purpose for which the company is formed.  The scope of activities of the company is defined by the charter documents of the company, i.e.-MoA and AoA. Every company formed in India under the Companies […]

Doctrine of Constructive Notice and Indoor Management

August 12, 2020 133968 Views 1 comment Print

A company has separate legal entity which can be formed by an association of individuals to with the intention to carry commercial activities to generate profit. The formation and functioning of the company are governed by certain laws, rule and regulations. The intention to behind the enactment of such laws is to provide protection to […]

MCA releases Report of Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting

August 12, 2020 3954 Views 0 comment Print

Shri Rajesh Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) released the ‘Report of the Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting (BRR)’ here today.

Consequences of filing e-Form MGT-14 after 30 Days

August 12, 2020 141675 Views 3 comments Print

With the replacement of the Companies Act, 1956 (‘the Old Act’) by the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the New Act’), Section 117 was adopted w.e.f. 01.04.2014 in corresponds to Section 192 of the Old Act. However, it is pertinent to note that with the passage of time, some amendments were made in Section 117 of the […]

Section 62: Further Issue of Shares – An Detailed Analysis

August 12, 2020 104160 Views 6 comments Print

Further Issue of shares with Rules: An Detailed Analysis   ♦ Purpose: An existing company can expand its business operations and raise funds through the issue of right or bonus shares to existing shareholders in proportion to the shares held by them, private placement and preferential allotment. A company needs to check whether its authorized capital […]

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