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...
Spice+ is a new initiative taken by the Government. Every year Government brings some or the other change in the procedure to Incorporate a Company. With effect from 23rd Feb, 2020 The Government came up with the new Form called Spice+ which is a web-based form. Let us understand the details of the new form […]
What is the significance of Board Meeting? With reference to Companies registered in India, conducting a Board Meeting is mere compliance of law by word and not by the spirit of it especially where family members are on the Board. From a business point of view taking decisions is very important for running the business […]
The requirement of Audit Committee as per sub section (1) of section (177) of the Companies Act, 2013 has been limited to 1. Every Listed Public Company. 2. The Following Class of Companies All public companies with a paid-up share capital of Rs. 10/- crores or more; or. All public companies having turnover of Rs. 100/- […]
Director is an employee of the Company. So often they wonder what is their personal liability. Here I list down few things which you should always keep in mind. Ensure that all the annual compliance is done: As you all would be aware, if directors do not get the annual compliance of Company done with […]
Article explains top 10 Compliances for newly incorporated Private Company which includes Conducting first Board meeting within 30 days from the date of Incorporation, Opening of Companies Bank Account, Appointment of Statutory Auditor of Company, Allotment of Securities and Issue of share certificate, Stamping of share certificate, Filing of e-form INC-20A, Minimum Board meetings, Holding […]
Articles summarizes Companies (Winding Up) Rules, 2020 and explains about Winding up by Tribunal, Liquidator, Winding up Order, Application for Stay of Suits etc. On Winding Up Order, Reports by Company Liquidator under Section 281,
Considering the need to take precautionary steps to overcome the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19), the Government has decided to relax the requirement of holding Board meetings with physical presence of directors under section 173 (2) r/w rule 4 of the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 for approval of: Annual financial […]
Section 67(1) of Companies Act, 2013 prohibits buying by a company of its own shares. Thus, unless the transaction is one in which shares are bought (for consideration), Section 67(1) would not apply (since buying contemplates payment by buyer some consideration to the seller). Section 67(1) would not apply if a company holds its own […]
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide notification dated 24 January 2020, has notified the Companies (Winding Up) Rules, 2020 (Rules). The Rules are applicable to companies going into ‘winding up for the circumstances mentioned u/s 271’ as well as ‘Summary procedure for liquidation u/s 361’ of Companies Act, 2013. The Rules comprise of 191 […]
WHAT IS FORM MGT-8 AND ITS APPLICABILITY Form MGT-8 is a certification given on a company’s annual return by a practising company secretary, as per the Companies Act 2013, under Section 92(2). Provisions Under Companies Act 2013: According to Section 92(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 11(2) of Companies (Management and Administration) […]
