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...
Section 149 of Companies Act 2013 deals with Appointment and Qualification of Directors. Same Section also contains Provisions related to Appointment of Independent Directors. 1. Applicability of Independent Directors (“IDs”): All Listed Companies All Public Companies having a. Turnover is Rs. 100 cr or more b. Aggregate Outstanding loans, debentures and deposits exceeds Rs. 50 […]
Appointment (Section 152) and Resignation of Director (168) under Companies Act, 2013 Appointment of Director: Section 152, Companies Act, 2013 Directors in a Company are responsible for the management of their companies, and board play an important role in governance, setting strategic direction of the companies. A director is a person who is appointed to […]
Q 1. Why Secretarial Standard – 1 along with other Standards are formulated? Ans: This was to ensure that uniform practices are followed by the companies throughout the country and to bring more clarity and recommend good governance practices.
MCA Compliance Calendar for the Year 2020-2021 For Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies & For Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) containing charts for Half Yearly Compliances of Private & Public Limited Companies, Yearly Compliances of Private & Public Limited Companies, Compliances to Newly Incorporated Companies and Chart for Yearly Compliances For Limited Liability Partnerships. ♦ […]
As per my last article on the topic of fund raising by company, in which I discussed various methods or ways in which a company can raise funds, we will discuss one the most prevalent way of raising fund i.e. through preferential allotment of securities under the Companies Act, 2013. We all are already aware […]
Director identification number (DIN) refers to a unique identification number of 8 digits allotted to an individual who is willing to become a director or is an existing director of a company. MCA vide amendment of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 came with a new initiative of updation of KYC of directors […]
MCA vide circular dated 05th May, 2020 allowed the Companies to conduct their AGM through video conferencing during the calendar year 2020 (up to 31st December, 2020), subject to the fulfillment of the following requirements: A. For companies which are required to provide the facility of e-voting under the Act, or any other company which […]
Conducting General Meetings through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) – MCA General Circular No. 14/2020 dated 08.04.2020 Background We all are aware that there is no provision under the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) regarding holding of General Meetings through Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM). Keeping in […]
Section 8 Company Section 8 Company is a legal entity that promotes commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, environmental protection, and the likes of it. Though similar to Trusts or Societies, a Section 8 Company is registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for charitable / not-for-profit purposes and administered through […]
Current situation created due to COVID-19 doesn’t allow stepping out and public gathering; therefore MCA has allowed conducting shareholders’ Meeting (AGM and EGM) through VC or OAVM.
