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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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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54990 Views 2 comments Print

Minimum number of Meetings under Companies Act & Rules: FAQs

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...

July 6, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies

Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...

July 3, 2026 1314 Views 1 comment Print

DIN Compliance Guide: Sections 153–159, DIR-3 KYC, DIR-6 & MCA Amendments 2026

Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...

July 2, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks DRT Appearance Rights as CS Handle Complex Debt Recovery Matters

Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...

June 27, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1776 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1011 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9339 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Karti Chidambaram’s Salary & Family Accounts Defrozen; Other Asset Freeze Continues: NCLT Chennai

Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...

July 4, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Winding-Up Transfer to NCLT Depends on Irreversible Corporate Death Stage: Calcutta HC

Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...

July 4, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Refex Composite Scheme Gets NCLT Nod for Shareholders & Creditors Meetings

Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...

July 1, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16038 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 507 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print


8 Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 & LLP Act

May 5, 2020 1737 Views 1 comment Print

1. No additional fee:  No Additional Fee shall be charged for late filing during a moratorium period from 01st April to 30th September 2020, in respect of any document, return, statement etc., required to be filed in the MCA-21 Registry. (MCA may come with one more clarification on this). 2. Board Meeting Gap :  As […]

Right Issue (Section 62) under Companies Act, 2013

May 5, 2020 11310 Views 1 comment Print

Issue of Share on Rights basis is covered under Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014. -The Right Issue of Shares is a formal invitation to the existing shareholders of the Company to buy additional new shares; such shares are issued in proportion to existing shareholding. -One pre-emptive […]

Sneak peek into India’s latest FDI policy-COVID-19 highlights grey areas!

May 5, 2020 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Sneak peek into india’s latest fdi policy Unanticipated outbreak of the global pandemic and nationwide- lockdown caused by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has jeopardized individuals and economy as a whole. In order to abate the impact on the general public, business establishments, and managing the current situations, the Government of India is diligently tracking all possible routes through which situation can […]

MCA clarifies on holding of Digital AGM through VC or OAVM

May 5, 2020 64638 Views 0 comment Print

MCA clarifies on holding of Digital AGM through VC or OAVM For companies which are required to provide the facility of e-voting under the Act, or any other company which has opted for such facility and For companies which are not required to provide the facility of e-voting.

Restrictions on loans given by Nidhi Companies

May 4, 2020 24900 Views 5 comments Print

With the increase in demand of credit in the country, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs came up with the concept of Nidhi Company wherein the word Nidhi means ‘treasure’  with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and saving amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual […]

Appointment of Independent Director in Public Company

May 4, 2020 8475 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of an Independent Director 1. Call and convene meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company shall with a due diligence select and recommend an Individual to be appointed as an Independent Director after ensuring that there is appropriate balance of skills, experience and knowledge. 2. As per […]

Incorporation of Company through SPICe+ with detailed analysis

May 4, 2020 11325 Views 1 comment Print

India rank on 63rd number among the 190 countries in the world bank’s ease of doing business list. The rank of India has seen a sharp rise in the last few years because of the continues efforts of the Narendra Modi lead – National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government along with the partnership of Ministry of […]

Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020: Great Opportunity by MCA for Companies

May 4, 2020 1374 Views 0 comment Print

In line with its circular dated March 24, 2020, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has introduced Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (‘CFSS, 2020’) vide circular no. 12/2020 under Section 460 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) read with Section 403. This initiative by MCA comes in line with its circular dated March 24, 2020. Intent […]

Passing of Board Resolution by Circulation under Companies Act, 2013

May 4, 2020 234630 Views 4 comments Print

When is not feasible to call Board Meeting and approval of Directors is required on an urgent basis. In such cases, resolution can be passed through Circulation. As per Section 175 of the Companies Act, 2013  read with Rule 5 of Companies (Meeting of the Board and its Powers) Rules, 2016 and Secretarial Standards-1 issued by the Institute of Company Secretaries of […]

Related Party Transactions under Company Law & SEBI Regulations

May 4, 2020 35511 Views 2 comments Print

Related Party Transactions under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions shall be entered into by the Companies after considering the following provisions. 1. Companies Act, 2013 read with the Rules thereunder 2. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) […]

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