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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.

Latest Articles


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


MCA notifies sub-sections (11) & (12) of section 230 wef 03.02.2020

February 3, 2020 3024 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby appoints the 03rd of February,2020 as the date on which the provisions of sub-sections (11) and (12) of section 230 of the Companies Act, 2013 shall come into force.

Is Dissimilarity of Object of Transferor & Transferee Company In Amalgamation Is Hurdle?

February 3, 2020 5952 Views 0 comment Print

Is Dissimilarity of Object of Transferor Company And Transferee Company In Amalgamation Is Hurdle? During the proceedings of amalgamation, Sometime a question arises by the authority that how two companies having dissimilarity of object can be amalgamated? Lets discuss it in the light of some decided cases. When the object clauses mentioned in the memorandum […]

Decriminalization of Companies Act, 2013: Another Amendment Expected

February 2, 2020 5094 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act, 2013 (Act) has seen tremendous changes within a span of just 6 years of its coming into force. The frequent changes have posed challenges for all the stakeholders including corporates, business fraternity, professionals (like CS/CA/CMA/ Lawyers etc) as well as students. As India is witnessing drastic economic slowdown, the present regime is […]

Maintaining books of account at a place other than Registered Office

February 2, 2020 58320 Views 0 comment Print

Maintaining books of account at a place other than Registered Office | Section 128 | Companies Act, 2013 Article contains Statutory Provisions related to Maintaining Of Books Of Account At A Place Other Than The Registered Office or at a place outside India  under Companies Act, 2013,  Penalty if the books are not been maintained […]

Time limit for registration of charge under Companies Act, 2013

February 2, 2020 15789 Views 0 comment Print

Duty to Register Charges under Companies Act, 2013 It shall be the duty of every company creating a charge to register the particulars of the charge signed by the company and the charge-holder together with the instruments in Form  (creating or modifying the charge in Form No. CHG-1 (for other than Debentures) or Form No. CHG-9 (for […]

Active Form INC 22A

February 2, 2020 2280 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These rules may be called the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. (2) They shall come into force with effect from 25th February, 2019. Applicability All companies incorporated on or before 31st of December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and the address validation of the registered office in E-Form INC – 22A […]

Key features of SPICe+ for Greater Ease of Doing Business

February 1, 2020 2001 Views 0 comment Print

As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs would be shortly notifying & deploying a new Web Form christened ‘SPICe +’ (pronounced ‘SPICe Plus’) replacing the existing SPICe form. SPICe+ would offer 10 services by 3 Central Govt Ministries & Departments. (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry […]

Sweat Equity Shares (For other than listed Companies)

February 1, 2020 4989 Views 0 comment Print

Defining Sweat Equity Shares as per Companies Act, 2013 As per Sub-section (88) of section 2: Sweat Equity Shares means equity shares issued by a company to its director or employee at discount or for consideration other than cash, for providing know-how or making available like intellectual property rights or value addition. Eligibility for Sweat […]

Ahmedabad Bench of NCLT to excercise  jurisdiction of Madhya Pradesh

January 31, 2020 906 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby notifies that jurisdiction of State of Madhya Pradesh will be exercised by Ahmedabad Bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) till the operationalization of Indore Bench of NCLT, which will be notified by the Central Government by a subsequent notification.

Last date for filing MGT-7 and AOC-4 in J&K & Ladakh extended

January 31, 2020 765 Views 0 comment Print

MCA further extended the due date for filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS) AOC- 4 XBRL and e-form MGT-7 upto 31.03.2020, for companies having jurisdiction in the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh without levy of additional fee. General Circular No. 03/2020 F.No. 01/34/2013 CL-V Government of India Ministry of Corporate Affairs 5th Floor, […]

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