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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 138 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 17916 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 2112 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


Step by step guide to file form CAR-20

March 25, 2020 1617 Views 1 comment Print

Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID 19- A confidence building measure by MCA. (Step by step guide to file the form) Amidst the worldwide fear of Novel Coronavirus, (COVID – 19), MCA has rolled down  a web-based form  Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID 19.  Amidst the lockdown state in  the country this form has […]

COVID 19 relief for companies

March 25, 2020 588 Views 0 comment Print

Due to the lockdown and economic disruptions, Government is taken the following measure for providing relief to Companies and LLP in terms of compliance and penalty. 1. The government will not charge any late filing fee to companies for any form filing during the period April 1, 2020 to Sept 30, 2020. Hence the pending […]

Distribution of Sanitizers /Masks can be treated as CSR Activity

March 25, 2020 5475 Views 4 comments Print

Many Corporates & Professionals has asked a question ‘Whether amount spent for for prevention or Spread CORONA Virus or CoVID-19 shall be considered as CSR Expense under Section  135 of Companies Act, 2013?’ To clarify the same MCA has issued a clarification on 23rd March, 2020 vide General Circular No. 10/2020, according to which spending […]

Facilitation measures undertaken by Regulatory Authorities- COVID-19- ICSI

March 25, 2020 489 Views 0 comment Print

Developments arising due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus have warranted the need for temporary relaxations in compliance requirements and other facilitation measures. The measures undertaken by both, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities and Exchange Board of India are placed hereinbelow:

ICSI on Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19

March 25, 2020 585 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has deployed a simple web form for companies/LLPs to confirm their readiness to deal with the COVID-19 threat. The web form named CAR (Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19) is required to be filed by authorized signatory of company/LLP.

COVID-19 – Special relief Measures for Companies & LLP

March 24, 2020 46923 Views 1 comment Print

In order to support and enable Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India to focus on taking necessary measures to address the COVID-19 threat, including the economic disruptions caused by it, the following measures have been implemented by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to reduce their compliance burden and other risks

FM relaxes Tax & Regulatory Compliance in view of COVID-19 outbreak

March 24, 2020 34713 Views 3 comments Print

Extend last date for income tax returns for (FY 18-19) to 30th June, 2020. Aadhaar-PAN linking date to be extended to 30th June, 2020.

ICSI Request for relaxation in filing of ROC forms & compliances

March 24, 2020 2928 Views 0 comment Print

While fully appreciating the measures undertaken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs allowing the Companies to hold their Board Meetings through audio visual means even for the restricted items till 30th June 2020, taking cognizance of the gravity of the public health situation, we request your good-self to kindly consider the relaxation of time period for filing of various forms including event based forms and the compliances as given below without levy of additional fees, the due dates of which fall on or around 31st March, 2020:

MCA defers applicability of CARO 2020 to 1st April 2020 (FY 2020-21)

March 24, 2020 36474 Views 1 comment Print

MCA has vide its order dated 24th March 2020 announced that CARO 2020 will applies, for the financial years commencing on or after the 1st April, 2020 instead of financial years commencing on or after the 1st April, 2019. Decision is been take considering recent Outbreak of Corona Virus. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE […]

FAQs on Filing CAR Form With MCA

March 23, 2020 5691 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on filing Form CAR (Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19) As all of you are aware that Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued advisory on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 to all Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. With respect of it, they will deploy “Company Affirmation of Readiness towards COVID-19 […]

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