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...
1. The issue of shares on a preferential basis is governed by Section 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 13 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. 2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 62(1)(c) of the Act, where at any time, a company having a share capital proposes to […]
SECTION 123 TO 127 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE COMPANIES (DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND) RULES, 2014 DIVIDEND- SECTION 2(35) Where in simple words, dividend can be defined as the sum of money paid by a company, to its shareholders, out of the profits made by a company, if so authorised by its […]
Article explains and compares Governing Section, Meaning, Applicability, Conditions / Restriction, Pricing / Valuation Report for issue of share capital under Rights Issue, Employee Stock Option Scheme, Sweat Equity Shares and Preferential Issue. A Comparative Chart showing the different ways of issue of share capital under Rights Issue, Employee Stock Option Scheme, Sweat Equity Shares […]
The importance of video conferencing is burgeoning in the current scenario not only in the corporate world but also in other administrative machinery. In corporate milieu, there are a plethora of laws and compliances, and sometimes it is difficult for directors and others to attend the meeting in person, here comes the video conferencing for […]
Introduction Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its general circular no. 12/2020 dated 30.03.2020 has introduced Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 by providing a golden opportunity to the defaulting Companies/Non-Complaint Companies registered in India to make a fresh start to complete their pending compliances by removing the levy of higher additional fees on account of […]
Every company is started with a vision to run its business forever, but not all business are successful in long run. As we already are aware, that there is certain procedure to incorporate a company, run a company, likewise there is specific procedure to close a company. As on date, there are two ways to […]
ACCEPTANCE OF DEPOSITS SECTION 73 TO 76 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2013 (HEREIN AFTER CALLED THE ACT) READ WITH RULES MADE UNDER CHAPTER V OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 Acceptance of deposit Deposit is one of the sources available with company to raise funds for meeting its short term and long term fund requirements. Section […]
MCA vide its General Circular No. 12/2020 dated 30/03/2020, introduced the Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 for one-time application of condonation of delay of filling the various documents, forms, returns, etc. with the MCA and granting of immunity from launching of any prosecution or proceedings for imposing penalty on account of delay associated with certain filings.
The MCA has introduced COMPANIES FRESH START SCHEME 2020 (Scheme) vide circular 12/2020 dated 30/03/2020 which applies to all companies in India. It shall come into force on 1.4.2020 and remains effective till 30th Sep 2020.
WHAT WAS THE NEED TO INTRODUCE COMPANIES FRESH START SCHEME, 2020 (CFSS 2020) AND AMENDED THE LLP SETTLEMENT SCHEME, 2020 (LLP SCHEME 2020)? The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its notification dated 30th March 2020 has given Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS 2020) and amended the LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020 (LLP Scheme 2020) to advance defaulting Companies/LLPs […]
