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.
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...
Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...
Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...
Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...
Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
This guide explains the mandatory appointment of a woman director under Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013, including eligibility, procedure, and MCA filing requirements. It also highlights disclosure obligations for listed companies.
The FAQs clarify that OPCs and Small Companies are governed primarily by Rule 8A for Board’s Report disclosures instead of the detailed requirements under Rule 8. They also explain the continuing applicability of Section 134(3) where no specific exemption exists.
This guide explains the procedure for director resignation under Section 168 of the Companies Act, 2013, including DIR-12 filing, timelines, and disclosure requirements. It also clarifies when a Board meeting is or is not required.
Convertible notes and iSAFE both defer valuation but operate under different legal frameworks in India. The article explains their features, regulatory differences, and how startups can choose the most suitable fundraising instrument.
This guide explains why companies must file Form DPT-3 not only for deposits but also for outstanding transactions excluded from the definition of deposits. It highlights the reporting requirements, applicability, and key compliance obligations.
MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused by the June 2026 data center fire.
The NCLT allowed the first motion application for a demerger scheme and dispensed with meetings of the Resulting Company’s equity shareholders and unsecured creditors because all had provided consent affidavits. It directed meetings only for the Demerged Company’s stakeholders and laid down the procedure for further approval.
The Tribunal found the amalgamation application maintainable and noted compliance with valuation, accounting standards, board approvals, and disclosure requirements. It allowed the first motion application while directing further statutory compliances before sanction of the Scheme.
The NCLT held that the mere existence of an arbitration clause in a Shareholders’ Agreement does not automatically require disputes to be referred to arbitration. The Tribunal refused reference where the dispute involved statutory remedies under the Companies Act.
The NCLT refused to dispense with the transferee company’s shareholders’ meeting, holding that shareholders should evaluate the implications of the recent acquisition and proposed amalgamation despite the subsidiary being wholly owned.
