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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 17904 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


Why to Appoint a Company Secretary- CS

June 19, 2020 6213 Views 0 comment Print

All banks whether listed or otherwise, shall have a Company Secretary who is bound by the professional standards of a Company secretary and The secretary shall report to the Chair of the board. Appointment of a Company Secretary has been one of the most talked topics in the recent times as Companies not just appoint […]

Anatomy – Private Limited company under Companies Act, 2013

June 19, 2020 29622 Views 14 comments Print

In India, there are around 1250 Laws applicable in different terms in different manner. Some laws use word Prohibition and some use Restriction. But, these both terms are being used in different sense at different locations. To interpret the meaning of these words to be applied at specific provision in Law, it is necessary to […]

Allotment of shares to Foreign Investor under FDI Regime

June 19, 2020 33015 Views 1 comment Print

Article contains Checklist For Allotment of Shares With Respect To Companies Act,2013 and Checklist for Post Allotment Compliance With Respect To Reserve Bank Of India Act, 1934. This is a checklist of documents and procedure required to allot foreign shares to an Indian company after receiving FDI in India. Checklist For Allotment of Shares With […]

MCA extends time to file forms for Creation or modification of charges

June 19, 2020 1305 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013. As per the MCA Circular No. General Circular No. 23/2020 dated 17th June, 2020, the Central Government in exercise of its powers under Section 460 read with Section 403 of the Act and the Companies (Registration Offices […]

Relaxation on Filing of Form CHG-1- Creation/ modification of Charge

June 19, 2020 22227 Views 0 comment Print

Note on Relaxation on Filing of forms for creation/ modification of Charge (Form CHG-1) SCHEME FOR RELAXATION OF TIME FOR FILING FORMS RELATED TO CREATION OR MODIFICATION OF CHARGES UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 Every Company which creates/modifies the charges needs to file the form CHG-1 (Creation and modification) within 30 days from the creation/modification. […]

Key Managerial personnel | Section 203, Companies Act, 2013

June 19, 2020 42756 Views 1 comment Print

Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) refers to the employees of a company who are vested with the most important roles and responsibilities. They are in-charge of maintaining the operations of the company. Section 203 of The Companies Act, 2013 deals with provisions relating to appointment of key managerial personnel (KMP). Applicability: Section 203(1) of Companies Act, […]

Time to file forms for Creation & Modification of Charges relaxed

June 18, 2020 26667 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced a new scheme vide General Circular No. 23/2020 for relaxing the time for filing of e-Form CHG-1 / CHG-9 for creation or modification of Charges beyond 120 days of such creation or modification. Background As per the provisions of Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), […]

Relaxation In Filling Form Chg -1 And Form Chg – 9

June 18, 2020 6291 Views 0 comment Print

‘Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013’ (‘Scheme’) by which relaxation has been granted in filling Form CHG – 1 and Form CHG – 9.

Relaxation Scheme For Filing Charge Related Forms

June 18, 2020 1881 Views 0 comment Print

MCA vide its General Circular no. 23/2020 dated June 17, 2020 has issued Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”). Synopsis of provisions related to filing (section 77 & 78 of the Act) – As per section 77, the charge […]

Checklist for CS for AGM through Electronic Means

June 18, 2020 18768 Views 0 comment Print

Checklist for Company Secretary to Plan for convening Annual General Meeting (AGM) through Electronic Means A. Background of provisions relating to Annual General Meeting When : Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)and para 2 of SS-2 requires that all companies registered in India, other than a One Person Company, is required to […]

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