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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


Modes available to Raise Funds in a Private Company

August 10, 2020 66312 Views 3 comments Print

To run the business of a Private Limited Company, sufficient money /working capital is an essential component of a successful business. Lack of the fund is the main reason for the failure of many business in India. Section 2(68) of the companies Act defines private company” means a company as may be prescribed by its […]

Backend Appointment of Directors under Companies Act, 2013

August 10, 2020 13341 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) of various states took an outrageous step and struck off many Companies who had not done their filing for a period of two financial years believing that such Companies are not doing any business in accordance with Section 248 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and consequently, disqualified their Directors […]

Appointment & Resignation of Auditor -Companies Act 2013

August 9, 2020 31215 Views 1 comment Print

Appointment and Resignation of Auditor An Auditor is an independent professional person who is qualified to perform an audit; An Auditor is responsible for evaluating the validity and reliability of company’s financial statements. Section 138 to 148 of the Companies Act deal with accounts, audit and auditors, as companies are required to file financial reports […]

DIR-3 KYC- FAQs

August 9, 2020 14592 Views 1 comment Print

In this Article we will be discussing all relevant FAQs related to Filing of DIR-3 KYC. We will try to discuss all major doubts regarding filing of DIR-3 KYC. For more queries mail at Question: Who is Required to File DIR-3 KYC? Answer: Every Director who has been allotted DIN on or before the end of the financial […]

Routine Compliances of a Company & Penalties for Contravention

August 9, 2020 2220 Views 0 comment Print

A company has to meet with numerous compliances apart from Annual Returns, but companies might not know the other mandatory and routine compliances applicable on them which could attract a good amount of penalties. Here is the list of few penalties for contravening the routine compliances/Provisions under Companies Act, 2013 which many of the Companies […]

e-form PAS-6 (reconciliation of share capital audit report on half yearly basis)

August 8, 2020 2148 Views 2 comments Print

E-FORM PAS 6 (Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report on half yearly basis) Objective:  Reconciliation of Share capital Audit Report on half yearly basis by unlisted public Companies. Legal Provision:  Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its notification dated 10th September 2018, inserted Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities), Rules, 2014, for […]

Governance functionaries other than directors & statutory auditor

August 8, 2020 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Directors are appointed since incorporation of company for the management of business and statutory auditor for auditing company’s books of accounts. But as the company grows based upon their turnover, paid up capital, outstanding loans or borrowings, outstanding deposits as well as based upon various specified criteria and for compliance of corporate governance. Specified companies […]

Start planning for extension of AGM for calendar year 2020

August 8, 2020 9822 Views 0 comment Print

We know that a Company is a separate legal entity different from its members and its affairs are generally done by Board of Directors of the Company. It is Board of the Company who provides a road map within its limited power for the progress of a Company. Under the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the 2013 […]

Section 188 of Compny Act 2013- Related party transactions

August 8, 2020 1350 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of Section 188 – Related party transactions No company shall enter into any contract or arrangement with a related partywith respect to: (a) sale, purchase or supply of any goods or materials; (b) selling or otherwise disposing of, or buying, property of any kind; (c) leasing of property of any kind; (d) availing or […]

E-Form IEPF-2

August 8, 2020 24852 Views 0 comment Print

Purpose of the E-Form IEPF-2: Statement of unclaimed or unpaid amounts and details of Nodal Officer. Earlier E-form INV-5 is filed for this purpose, however after introduction of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016 , E Form INV-5 is being replaced by E- form IEPF-2 i.e. Statement of […]

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