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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


Name Application/Reservation for Company via Spice+Part A

April 27, 2020 51789 Views 0 comment Print

Name Application for the Company / Spice+ Part A / Name Application of Company Through Spice + Part A/ Reservation of Name Name Application for a Company could be made through SPICe+ Part A under New Application. From 23rd February, 2020 filing of WEB Based Form RUN for Name Application has been discontinued for Name […]

Relief for conducting EGM through video conference or other audio visual means

April 27, 2020 3450 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide its general circular no. 14/2020 dated April 8, 2020 has clarified that in case of holding of Extra-ordinary General Meetings (‘EGMs’) is considered as un-avoidable by any company, then the company can hold EGM for transacting the urgent business through Video Conference (‘VC’) or other audio visual means (‘OAVM’) and pass ordinary or special resolution, as the case may be.

MCA Relaxation on holding of AGM amidst Covid-19

April 27, 2020 3237 Views 0 comment Print

In a massive relief to the companies, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide general circular No. 18/2020 eased rules on holding Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21st April 2020. The relaxation was made owing to request made by several companies seeking leniency in the AGM rules due to the social distancing and lockdown rules followed across the […]

Relaxation by MCA from March 19 till April 25 during Lock out which is continued

April 27, 2020 7164 Views 2 comments Print

List of Relaxation in compliance of the Companies Act 2013 granted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs during Pandemic of COVID-19  World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a Pandemic on March 11, 2020.  Italy, witnessed a huge surge in COVID-19 cases, with a steep rise in the number of deaths as […]

MCA circular clarification on Ordinary and Special Resolutions

April 26, 2020 5196 Views 0 comment Print

MCA CIRCULAR FOR CLARIFICATION ON PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS REQUIRE MEMBERS’ APPROVAL Subject: Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder on account of the threat posed by Covid-19. As we all are aware that there is no specific provision contained by the Act for […]

Conversion of loan into shares of Company

April 26, 2020 49194 Views 3 comments Print

Conversion of loans into shares of a Company are a common practice in the market as many companies that had borrowed loans from its Directors, financial Institutions or from any body corporate is under the obligation to pay such debt within the time prescribed as per the loan agreement or mutual terms, as may be […]

Special measures due to outbreak of covid-19 for Companies & LLP

April 25, 2020 2376 Views 1 comment Print

Special measures due to outbreak of covid-19 under Companies act, 2013 (CA 2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 MCA vide its circular no. 11/2020 dated 24th March, 2020 clarified about the reliefs being provided to Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) due to outbreak of COVID-19 to lessen the burden of compliance as follows: […]

CFSS 2020- Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 – Analysis

April 25, 2020 2391 Views 1 comment Print

Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS 2020), why introduced? MCA vide its circular no. 12/2020 dated 30th March, 2020 in addition to circular no. 11/2020 dated 24th March, 2020 clarified about the Scheme. Issues that led to the birth of CFSS scheme, 2020: Representations from stakeholders for the grant of one-time opportunity enabling them to […]

Right issue procedure and FAQs

April 25, 2020 91071 Views 4 comments Print

Stay Home and stay healthy my readers, it is one of the perfect time to utilize our time on improving and growing our knowledge. A company throughout its operations need ample amount of cash inflows. Generally, there are two ways to raise capital first is borrowed fund and second is owned fund. Borrowed fund comes […]

Private Company- Meaning and Mandatory Compliances

April 25, 2020 5055 Views 0 comment Print

What is Meaning of Private Limited Company? A private limited company is a company which is privately held for small businesses. The liability of the members of a Private Limited Company is limited to the amount of shares respectively held by them. Shares of Private Limited Company cannot be publically traded. > A private company […]

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