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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) is continuing commitment by businesses to integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations. India became the first country to legislate the need to undertake CSR activities and mandatorily report CSR initiatives under the new Companies Act 2013. Prior to Companies Act 2013, CSR in India has traditionally been seen as a philanthropic activity. And in […]
NFRA makes the following order in terms of Sec 132(4)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. (i) A monetary penalty of Rs Five Lakhs is levied upon CA Rukshad Daruvala. (ii) In addition, CA Rukshad Daruvala is debarred for a period of five years from being appointed as an auditor or internal auditor or undertaking any […]
As per the Companies Act, 2013 Managing Director means a director who, by virtue of the articles of a company or an agreement with the company or a resolution passed in its general meeting, or by its Board of Directors, is entrusted with substantial powers of management of the affairs of the company and includes a director occupying the position of managing director, by whatever name called.
Reduction of Share Capital under Section 66 of Companies Act, 2013 1. Way of Reduction of Share Capital Section 66(1) 1. Extinguishment or reduce the liability on any shares in respect of share capital not paid up; 2. either with or without extinguishment or reducing liability on any shares- i. Cancel any paid-up share Capital […]
The concept of Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been defined under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013. It can be considered as an annual gathering of Directors and Shareholders / members of the Company to discuss the future of the Company and also company’s overall performance is analyzed. MCA CLARIFICATION ON HOLDING OF DIGITAL […]
Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report for Unlisted Public Company in E-Form Pas-6 ♦ MCA NOTIFICATION MCA has Substituted/amended Rule 9A(8) of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 through Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 dated 22/05/2019. ♦ EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT 1. Original Rule 9A is inserted by […]
Purpose of Form PAS-6: PAS-6 (Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report a half-yearly basis) which is used for reconciliation of the share capital audit report on the half –year basis. APPLICABILITY AND NON-APPLICABILITY OF E-FORM PAS-6 Applicability Unlisted Public Companies Non-Applicability A Nidhi Company A Government Company A Wholly owned subsidiary. Due Date of Filing […]
COMPANY SECRETARY A Company Secretary is not just an employee of the Company, he can take a corporate to the highest level with his capabilities and expertise knowledge in the Corporate Laws. He is not just the master of Company Law but also he knows the Interpretation of Law. So, he can become the master […]
A Secretarial Audit is a mechanism to check the compliance of an organization to the laws, rules, regulations, notifications etc prevalent at the time of the audit. In this case, it is to check if a company has been complying with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and all of its rule therein.
Beyond the accounting sheet, employees are the asset of the organisation and like any asset, your people need to be invested in. Companies offers various benefits to the workers who offer their valuable expertise in the organisation. There is a way of EQUITY COMPENSATION for the employees who give their hard work and perspire for […]
