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...
Article contains Draft Format of Engagement letter on Statutory Audit and Draft Format of Management Representation letter on Statutory Audit-
As a result of the receipt of multiple representations from various stakeholders for granting this time opportunity to make the default good, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide circular no.12/20 has notified a scheme for the companies registered in India who have defaulted in filing necessary documents & returns in the past, giving them an opportunity […]
Deposits by the Private Companies and Public Companies are governed by Section 73 and 76 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. Article explains who can be Depositor, Meaning of Deposits, Companies not falling governed by Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, Items not considered as deposits as per rule […]
Company Fresh Start Scheme and LLP Settlement Scheme is a one-time waiver of additional filing fees for delayed filings by the companies or LLPs with the Registrar of Companies during the currency of the Schemes, i.e. during the period starting from 1st April, 2020 and ending on 30th September, 2020.
MCA Clarification on dispatch of notice under section 62(2) of Companies Act, 2013 by listed companies for rights issue opening upto 31st July, 2020 vide General Circular No. 21/2020 Dated: 11th May, 2020. General Circular No. 21/2020 F. No. 2/4/2020-CL-V Government of India Ministry of Corporate Affairs 5th Floor, ‘A’ Wing, Shastri Bhawan, Dr. R. […]
The article aims to elaborate each type of Company as governed under Companies Act, 2013 (CA, 2013). The Act provides for types of companies that can be promoted and registered under the Act.
As per Rule 4 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the following classes of companies shall have at least 2 directors as independent directors:- (i) the Public Companies having paid up share capital of ten crore rupees or more; or (ii) the Public Companies having turnover of one hundred crore rupees or more; or (iii) the Public Companies which have, in aggregate, outstanding loans, debentures and deposits, exceeding fifty crore rupees.
Extra-Ordinary General Meeting(s) (EGM’S) wherever unavoidable may be held through Video Conferencing (VC) or other Audio Visual Means (OAVM)- MCA Circular No. 14/2020 dated 08.04.2020 and Circular No. 17/2020 dated 13.04.2020 Vide this circular Companies are allowed to take all decisions of urgent nature requiring approval of members, other than items of ordinary business or […]
Annual General Meeting of the Company & Related Temporary relaxations during the Global Pandemic On 05.05.2020, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has given a clarification vide circular n0. 18/2020 giving relaxation for holding through Video Conferencing or other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). The article below provides a detailed description of AGM & the relaxation provided. […]
This article is specifically written for the students who have to appear for the professional examinations in the coming years. Immediately, after the announcement of inclusion of this topic by professional bodies i.e. ICAI/ICSI/ICMAI in their syllabus, a particular section of students (those who prefer self-study) will start searching for the summarized notes online. Let […]
