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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


Fiduciary Duties of a Director

August 3, 2020 41040 Views 0 comment Print

Directors are sine qua non for the functioning of a company. Assuming positions of power mandates the director to conduct the affairs of the company in good faith. In the erstwhile Companies Act of 1956 the duties of directors were only briefly stated in S.291. All cases in relation to duty of a director were […]

Detailed write-up on Financial Statements

August 3, 2020 27714 Views 0 comment Print

Financial statements are one of the most important written records which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and which shows the financial performance of the company. Before proceeding further, let’s first understand, what Financial Statements are: The term Financial Statement is defined under CA, 2013 under Section […]

Applicability of Various Sections of Companies Act, 2013 as amended by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019

August 3, 2020 12087 Views 0 comment Print

Applicability of Various Sections of Companies Act, 2013 as amended by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 Sr. No Section Compliances as per Companies act, 2013 Threshold limit for applicability 1 2(6) Associate Company In relation to another Company, means a company in which that other Company has a significant influence, but which is not a subsidiary […]

Reg. Dispatch of notice by listed companies for rights issue

August 3, 2020 1275 Views 0 comment Print

In case of listed companies, which comply with relevant circulars issued by SEBI, inability to dispatch the relevant notice to shareholders through registered post or speed post or courier would not be viewed as violation of section 62(2) of the Act for rights issues opening upto 31st December, 2020.

How to enroll on independent director’s data bank & pass exam

August 3, 2020 12201 Views 2 comments Print

How to enroll on independent director’s data bank and pass examination for independent director My article is related to preparation of exam of independent director. In this article I am trying to help my Profession colleagues or others who want to pass their exam and wish to add his/her name in the database of independent […]

Disclosure of Interest by Director under Companies Act 2013

August 2, 2020 81180 Views 1 comment Print

Section 184 of the New Act relates to ‘Disclosure of interest by directors’. The object of Section 184 of the New Act is to bring to the notice of the directors the conflict of interest and duty of any of their colleagues on the Board.

Website: presence and its compliances

August 2, 2020 2340 Views 0 comment Print

Presence of Website: Functional and Compliance Aspect PART I. In this digital world, a website plays a very significant role in order to pursue your business or for any educational institution/programmes or might be for any noble service as well. For instances, on receipt of a call from an interviewer, the first thing the candidate […]

Raising of Funds Through Compulsorily Convertible Debentures

August 2, 2020 184126 Views 9 comments Print

Broadly any company issuing Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) will be required to comply following laws in India, which are as under: 1. Companies Act 2013 2. Foreign Exchange Management Act ( FEMA) 3. Income Tax Act, 1961. The overview of some of the provision of above laws to be taken into consideration before choosing CCDs as instrument for raising funds by a private limited company

Issue of securities on Private Placement basis: An Overview

August 2, 2020 12972 Views 0 comment Print

Sec-42 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule-14 of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014: An Overview ♦ Procedure in brief for issue of securities on Private Placement basis: 1. Convene Board Meeting: To issue approval for issue of securities To identify persons to whom securities be allotted To approve the Draft and record […]

Section 3: Formation of company- Companies Act 2013- Decoded

August 2, 2020 2166 Views 0 comment Print

Section 3 of Companies Act 2013 (Act) entails the basic requirements of formation of a company. A company, (whether a company limited by shares or a company limited by guarantee or an unlimited company) may be formed for any legal purpose by:

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