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...
MCA introduces scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges ( Form CHG-1 and Form CHG-9) MCA vide General Circular dated 17th June, 2020 has introduced Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charge i.e CHG-1 and CHG-9 under the Companies […]
The companies are required to file forms related to creation or modification of charges within the timelines provided in section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013, i.e. a total of 120 days of the creation or modification of charge.
Recent Amendments Under Companies Act, 2013 And Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Further to the official announcements made by the Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman during the press conference held on the 24th day of March 2020, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Ministry of Law and Justice, has notified certain amendments to vide […]
MCA has announced vide General Circular No. 23/2020 a Scheme for relaxation of time limit of filing of forms relating to: 1. Creation of charges; 2. Modification of charges
MCA Circular No 23/2020 dated 17th June 2020 for relaxation of time for Registration/modification of charge Applicable to all type of Companies with effect from 17th June 2020. Forms covered Form CHG-1 (Creation or modification of charge) Form CHG-9 (Creation or modification of charge for debentures) Legal Provision As per section 77 of the Cos […]
Interpretation of Statutes plays a very important role in understanding the true meaning of law and applies it in ascertaining the correct view of what the law is saying. There are many rules describing the interpretation of statutes, say, Rule of Literal Interpretation, Rule of Logical Interpretation, Rule of Ejusdem Generis, Noscitur a Sociis, etc. […]
Scheme for Relaxation of Time Period for Filling Forms Related to Creation or Modification of Charges Under Companies Act, 2013 Relevant Circular: MCA Circular dated 17.06.2020 Relevant Sections: Section 77 and Section 78 of the Companies Act, 2013. Reason of the Circular 1. As per section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013, the companies are […]
In pursuance of the Government of India’s efforts to provide relief to law abiding companies and in the wake of COVID 19, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has introduced the Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2o13” vide General Circular no. 23/2020 […]
The companies are required to file forms related to creation or modification of charges within the timelines provided in section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), i.e. a total of 120 days of the creation or modification of charge.
Compliance Calendar F.Y. 2019-2020 under Companies Act, 2013 after considering changes due to COVID-19 S. NO FORM NO. NATURE OF FILING COMPLIANCE TIMELINES 1. MBP-1 Mandatory Disclosure of Interest by Director First Board Meeting of the FY (Gap of 120 days between two meetings. *due to COVID-19, 120+60=180 Days) 2. DIR-8 Mandatory Disqualification of Director First […]