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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


New CARO 2020-puts in place stringent disclosure norms

February 27, 2020 4500 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has notified new CARO 2020 wherein all the existing clauses are there. Some new clauses are added and some are amended. There are various reporting requirements on the auditor now.

Conversion of OPC into Private/Public Limited Company

February 27, 2020 10680 Views 3 comments Print

As per Section 2(62) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 3 of Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, “One Person Company” means a company which has only one person as a member, and that person should be a natural person who is an Indian citizen and resident in India*- (a) shall be eligible to incorporate a […]

Companies Auditor Report Order (Caro) Rules, 2020 – Analysis

February 27, 2020 200937 Views 2 comments Print

COMPANIES AUDITOR REPORT ORDER (CARO) RULES, 2020 – Analyses The MCA has issued the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 (CARO 2020), on 25th February 2020. This order has been issued in supersession of the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2016, and is applicable for reporting on financial statements of companies whose financial year commences on or […]

Brief summary l MCA notification l CARO, 2020

February 27, 2020 5301 Views 2 comments Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has on 25th February, 2020, after consultation with the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), notified the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 (CARO, 2020) and thereby repealing CARO, 2016. Few important points pertaining to CARO, 2020, are given hereunder: CARO, 2020 shall apply to every company including a foreign company, […]

Transfer of Shares Under Companies Act 2013

February 27, 2020 78459 Views 5 comments Print

The article discusses what Share Transfer is and the procedure of Share Transfer. It is a process of share transfer of existing shares from one person to another. The procedure to transfer shares in a private limited company varies from that of a public company. You should know that the articles of a company govern […]

Brief understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility

February 27, 2020 6975 Views 4 comments Print

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CSR is a concept whereby companies not only consider their profitability and growth, but also the interest of society and the environment by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on stakeholders, environment, consumers, employees, communities, and all other members in the public sphere. The basic premise is that when the […]

Transfer of shares from Non-resident to Resident- Procedure

February 27, 2020 72660 Views 1 comment Print

Procedure for transfer of shares from Non-resident to Resident 1. Valuation of shares: – Price of share shall be decided on the basis of valuation of Shares by a Chartered Accountant or/a SEBI registered Merchant Banker. 2. Sale consideration (net of taxes) must be remitted outside India through an authorized dealer (AD) bank. 3. Transfer […]

Major key changes between CARO 2016 and new CARO 2020

February 27, 2020 41559 Views 3 comments Print

MCA in place of existing the Companies (Auditor Report) Order, 2016 has notified CARO 2020 after consultation with National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) constituted under section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013. Every report made by the auditor under section 143 of the Companies Act on the accounts of every company audited by him, to […]

Section-8 Micro Finance Company – Features and benefits

February 27, 2020 66498 Views 27 comments Print

Introduction of Section-8 Micro – Finance Company The Micro finance Company is basically the financial institutions that provide small-scale financial services in the form of loan, credit or savings. These companies are introduced to ease the credit system for small businesses as they don’t get a loan from banks due to their complex process. Therefore […]

Procedure & Regulations for Appointment of Additional Directors

February 27, 2020 5967 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure And Regulations For Appointment of Additional Directors (Under Companies Act-2013) Under the Companies Act 2013, Every directors appointed by the members of the company, but appointment of Additional Directors is the exceptions to this:  Under Section 161(1) BOD the power  to appoint any person other than a person who fails to get appointed as […]

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