Follow Us:

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.

Latest Articles


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


Dematerialization of Public offer of securities under Companies Act, 2013

July 9, 2020 7938 Views 0 comment Print

Article explain Provision of Section 29(1) & Section 29(IA), Issue of securities by Unlisted public company in demat form, Demat of all existing securities of Promoters and KMPs by Unlisted public Company, Action to be taken by Holder of securities of unlisted company, Obtaining of ISIN by Unlisted Public Company, Obligations of the Unlisted Public […]

E-form Active (INC-22A) and CFSS-2020

July 9, 2020 16656 Views 1 comment Print

E-form Active (INC-22A) and Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (‘CFSS-2020’) On November 2, 2018, the Government of India has announced various new amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Principal Act’). These amendments were a continuation of a number of steps the Government of India has taken in the past couple of years, to strengthen the […]

Financial Year under Companies Act, 2013

July 9, 2020 18828 Views 1 comment Print

All about Financial Year of a Company/Body Corporate Under Companies Act, 2013 Article explains Definition of Financial Year as provided in Section 2(41) of the Companies Act, 2013. It further explains how to make Application for change of  Financial Year to Regional Director in Form RD-1 for approval under section 2(41) along with prescribed fees. […]

Companies Fresh Start Scheme (CFSS)

July 9, 2020 4152 Views 0 comment Print

Due to this pandemic situation every person is limited with resources either in the terms of funds or in terms of compliance, so in this pandemic situation, to boost the entrepreneur and to encourage him the government comes forward and introduce an one time late fees waiver for all the previous returns in which Company […]

Independent Director- Provisions under Companies Act, 2013

July 8, 2020 12966 Views 0 comment Print

1. Section 149 (4) and rule 4 of Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Director) Rule, 2014 1. Every listed company shall have at least 1/3rdof total No. of directors as Independent Director, and 2. Following classes of companies shall have at least 2 Directors as Independent Director- In case of Public Company having – i. […]

Separate Corporate Personality

July 8, 2020 7581 Views 1 comment Print

A company once registered, has a legal personality. Corporate groups are identified as a legal individual/body/entity, independent from the group’s directors and shareholders. Ergo the officers, directors or shareholder can act on behalf of the legal body without any liability as it remains with the entity.

A Comprehend on Managerial Remuneration- Companies Act, 2013

July 8, 2020 3498 Views 0 comment Print

In Today’s write-up we will get some extract from the section 197 and 198 of Companies Act, 2013 as practical implication of this section is really very different from the written language, even when organization has not incurred profits, managerial level is paid high remuneration irrespective of its burden on company financial conditions. Although there […]

Composition of Board of Directors under Company Law & SEBI Regulations

July 8, 2020 6090 Views 1 comment Print

Following is the composition of board of directors:- According  to Section 149 of The Companies Act 2013, 1. Every company should have minimum 3 directors in PUBLIC company 2 directors in PRIVATE company 1 director in ONE PERSON company Maximum no of directors can be 15 in any company. However company by passing special resolution […]

Govt. appoints new Chairman and members of IEPF

July 8, 2020 2559 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby appoints the Shri Rajesh Verma as Chairperson and Shri Anil K. Sharma, Shri P. S. Narasimha,  Shri Rakesh Jain and Shri Gopal V. Kumar as Members to the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority with effect from the date of publication of this notification. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, 8 […]

Decriminalisation of Compoundable Company Law offences

July 7, 2020 2367 Views 1 comment Print

COVID-19 Pandemic has played a significant role in changing of the companies’ working patterns. The companies are facing plenty of difficulties to fulfill their regulatory, procedural, and technical requirements governed by the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act). The Government of India is initiating various relief packages, to provide aid to the companies to ease their […]

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031