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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


All you need to know about form CAR

March 28, 2020 1182 Views 0 comment Print

All you need to know about form car (company affirmation of readiness towards COVID- 19) As we as a whole know, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has influenced more than 110 nations, including India. Given the size and degree of its spread, The World health organization (WHO) has proclaimed it a Pandemic. Aside from human torment, it additionally causes major […]

Mandatory Compliances checklist For Private Limited Company

March 28, 2020 20073 Views 0 comment Print

Startups and businesses with higher growth aspiration popularly choose Private Company as suitable business structure. The business entity gets recognised as a Company through its registration under Companies Act of 2013 in India. Private Limited Company: The Company shall be a private Company within the meaning of Section 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013, limited by shares […]

Summary of recent Notification/ Circular/ Advisories Issued by MCA

March 28, 2020 4938 Views 2 comments Print

Notification/ Circular/ Advisories Issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in view of COVID-19 outbreak 1. Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 (CA-2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak In order to support and enable Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India to focus on taking necessary measures to […]

Transfer of shares by way of GIFT

March 27, 2020 287943 Views 21 comments Print

Article explains Key provisions relating to transfer of shares by way of GIFT, Provisions on Transfer of Shares, Procedure for transfer of shares by way of Gift, Documents required to be prepared and Other key provisions relating to the transfer of shares by GIFT. In general terms, the word transfer means a conveyance of property, […]

Compounding of offences under Company Law

March 27, 2020 6012 Views 0 comment Print

Not all offences under Section 441 of the the Companies Act 2013 can be compounded. As per 441(1) as amended by the Companies (Amendment Ordinance) 2018 dated 02.11.2018 any offence  punishable under this act (whether committed by a Company or any officer thereof) (not being an offence punishable with imprisonment only , or punishable with imprisonment and also with fine) may either before or after the institution of any prosecution be compounded.

Private Company Registration in India

March 27, 2020 10011 Views 0 comment Print

♦ The private limited company is governed by section 2 (68) of Companies act 2013 and relevant rules. ♦ It is a form of Business in which a small group of people manages this type of entity privately without any Public interference. ♦ To form a private company the requirement of a minimum of 2 […]

Annual General Meeting of Company under companies Act, 2013

March 27, 2020 9669 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains about Annual General Meeting, Purpose of Holding Annual General Meeting, Period of Holding Annual General Meeting, Business to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting, Day for Holding Annual General Meeting, Time for Holding Annual General Meeting, Place for Holding Annual General Meeting, Default in Holding Annual General Meeting, Report on Annual General […]

Format of Letter of Postponement of Board Meeting

March 27, 2020 35085 Views 0 comment Print

Under Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013, companies are required to hold board meetings. However, for some reason, the companies have to postpone their board meeting for reasons beyond their scope of control. Here is a draft format for postponement of a board meeting. Users are free to modify as per their requirements. Format […]

NO- Additional Fees on e-forms and Board Meeting Gap

March 27, 2020 4896 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has issued General Circular No. 11/2020 dated 24th March, 2020 on Special Measures under Companies Act, 2013 (CA-2013) and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in view of COVID-19 outbreak which includes measures related to waiving Additional Fees on delayed submission of  e-forms and relaxation related to Maximum GAP between two Board Meetings. Language of […]

Proportional Representation Principle for Appointment of Directors | Section 163

March 26, 2020 26118 Views 1 comment Print

Section 163 is not mandatory. It will be applicable only if the Articles Of Association (AOA) of the company gives the authority for a proportional appointment. The BOD constituted can be for a tenure of 3 years. After a span of 3 years, it has to be reconstituted. It is important to note that Section 163 is a way to constitute a BOD and not a single director and it is not a type of directors like nominee director or additional director.

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