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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


Procedure to Appoint Additional Director / Director in Existing Company

April 14, 2020 37368 Views 0 comment Print

APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR IN EXISTING COMPANY STEPS FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR IN EXISTING COMPANY. Every person to be appointed as Additional Director / Director in the existing Company  is required to have DIN no before his appointment. No person shall be appointed as a Director of a Company unless […]

Brief about Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020

April 14, 2020 1506 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate affairs (MCA) has issued new Scheme “Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020” which simply means File all pending ROC returns without any penalty.  Brief about the Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020: The central government has launched the Companies Fresh Start Scheme with effect from 1st April 2020 to allow a defaulting or […]

An independent director’s online self-assessment test as on today

April 14, 2020 12852 Views 1 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013 section 150 introduces one to selection of independent director through a data bank maintained by any body, institute or association etc. Just now I passed with flying colors the self-assessment test conducted by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs to join 1950 other qualified professionals who offer themselves as independent directors. The purpose […]

Section 8 Company Registration under Companies Act 2013 and its Compliances after Registration

April 14, 2020 7011 Views 0 comment Print

As the Government of India is focusing on Ease of Doing Business many steps has been taken by MCA in relation to making easy process of Incorporation of Private/Public Limited companies in India. With the Introduction of Section in relation to CSR Activities in Companies Act 2013, many peoples from Society wants to Incorporate Society/ […]

All about Articles of Association (AOA) under Companies Act, 2013

April 14, 2020 121998 Views 2 comments Print

Article explains What is Article of Association (AOA), Why a  company need Articles of Association, Features of Articles of Association, Provisions for Entrenchment, Who can enforce Articles of Association, Do Articles of Association override the Companies Act, Form of Article, Contents  of AOA, Where do you find Articles of Association and Signing of AOA. Sl. […]

Donation to PM CARES Fund by Corporates & its Employees under Consolidated Plan

April 13, 2020 5733 Views 0 comment Print

There are two major benefits which are available under the Income Tax Act, 1961 and Companies Act, 2013, in respect of the consolidated amount of donation i.e. 1. U/s 80G, 100% deduction is available to the employees and employers on the part of their contribution. 2. The amount contributed by the employers is eligible for computation of contribution under ‘Company Social Responsibility (‘CSR’) Fund.

Steps for Company Formation in India

April 13, 2020 7332 Views 0 comment Print

Effective from 23rd Feb, 2020, a new integrated Web Based form ‘SPICE+’ pursuant to the Companies (incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2020 has been introduced by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) which will facilitate: – > Allotment of Director’s Identification Number (DIN) of the directors > Approval of Name of the company > Approval of PAN/TAN of […]

MCA further clarifies on passing of ordinary & special resolutions- COVID-19

April 13, 2020 21057 Views 0 comment Print

Further Clarification vide General Circular No 17/2020 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

Fresh start over a Clean Slate – CFSS-2020

April 13, 2020 1284 Views 1 comment Print

Fresh Start Covid-19 if taken positive then this Circular dated 30th March, 2020 from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs must be the first one to note down on a plain paper specially by every Defaulting Companies and those Companies whose name has been struck off by the Registrar of Companies due to non -filling of […]

MCA allows filing of IEFF e-forms till 30.09.2020 without additional fees

April 13, 2020 2898 Views 1 comment Print

General Circular No. 16/2020 File No. 16/01/2018-IEPFA (Vol. II) Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority Ministry of Corporate Affairs Government of India Ground Floor, Jeevan Vihar Building, 3, Parliament Street, New Delhi-01, Dated: 13th April, 2020 To All Stakeholders, Nodal Officers (IEPF) of Companies, All Regional Directors and Registrar of Companies Subject: Filings under section […]

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