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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


Has dates been extended for filing various e-forms with ROC in FY 2020-21

July 4, 2020 24615 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Due dates of different e forms under the companies act, 2013, Whether there is extension of due dates of filing form with ROC, What Relief Government has given to Corporate related to Date of Filing ROC forms  amid COVID-19  and Consequences of not extension of the Due Dates of ROC Forms. Before discussing […]

Charges under Companies Act, 2013- Meaning & Procedure

July 4, 2020 116532 Views 6 comments Print

Charges – Meaning And All Procedure (Companies (Amendment) Ordnance 2019 Promulgated on 12th January 2019 To Be Effective From 2ND November 2018) 1.) MEANING OF CHARGES – The Companies Act, 2013 defines a Charge as an interest or lien created on the assets or property of a Company or any of its undertaking as security and includes a mortgage U/s 2(16). In the earlier Act of […]

All about Section 8 Company formation with charitable Objects

July 4, 2020 6963 Views 0 comment Print

Section 8 Company means: Companies with Charitable Objects  etc, Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 Where the CG has satisfied that a person or an association of person proposed to be registered under the Act as a limited Company. The Objects of the company is – the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, […]

Shifting of Company Registered office from One State to Another State

July 4, 2020 10125 Views 0 comment Print

Relevant Section: Section 12 and 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 Relevant Rules: Rules 30 & 31 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 A Board Meeting shall be called by giving notice to all the Directors of the Company. Following matters shall be discussed and approved at the Board meeting- Shifting of registered office from one state […]

Due date of filing of MSME-I in the year 2020-21 and Test of immunity from prosecution for delay filing

July 3, 2020 47160 Views 3 comments Print

You are well aware that the companies are required to make certain disclosures pertaining to the vendors registered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. However, we would like to marmorise flashback of changes made in the MSMED Act and requirement of Form MSME-I. In exercise of powers conferred by Section […]

Meetings of Board Of Directors – Overview of Corporate Governance Provisions & Judicial Decisions

July 3, 2020 9642 Views 0 comment Print

Section 173 of Companies Act 2013 corresponds to Sections 285 and 286 of the Companies Act, 1956. Section 173(1) provides that after incorporation, Board of Directors should conduct first meeting within thirty days, and subsequently a minimum of four meetings a year.

Issue of preference shares on right basis

July 3, 2020 56037 Views 1 comment Print

Preference as the term implies are the shares that rank at a priority above the equity shares. It means and includes that part of the share capital the holders of which have a preferential right over payment of dividend (fixed amount or rate) and repayment of share capital in the event of winding up of […]

Conversion of LLP to Company- Process, Documents & Taxation

July 3, 2020 24237 Views 5 comments Print

The assent of all the partners in the form of resolution must be taken by conducting a meeting having propaganda of conversion of LLP into company under section 366, of the Companies Act, 2013. Authorisation must be given to required partners for executing the steps papers, deeds, and documents required for registration.

Is dividend out of reserves possible?

July 2, 2020 31386 Views 0 comment Print

Yes, prima facie, it is possible for a company to pay dividend out of reserves. In advance India, majority of the people are investing in the shares of those companies which are regularly paying dividends. Everybody, who invests expect a healthy return from such investment. The large companies which are regularly paying dividends are becoming […]

Extension in due date of filing form DPT-3?

July 2, 2020 69468 Views 3 comments Print

Company Law Fresh Settlement Scheme Question: Whether there is any extension in Due Date of DPT-3? As per the Companies Act, 2013, the Due Date of filing of DPT-3 is June 30, 2020 on an annual basis. However, due to CoVID-19 pandemic, many Companies cannot file this form until  June 30, 2020. Therefore, Ministry of […]

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