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.
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...
Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...
Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...
Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...
Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The NCLT approved the takeover of minority shareholding after finding that all procedural and statutory requirements under the Companies Act had been complied with. The Tribunal held that the Scheme was fair, reasonable, and legally compliant.
ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The proposed reliefs include filing extensions, protection from penalties, and operational support for affected stakeholders.
The Tribunal held that its wide powers under Sections 241-242 and Rule 11 cannot override the mandatory conditions prescribed under Section 55 for redemption of preference shares. The ruling confirms that equitable jurisdiction cannot be used to bypass statutory safeguards.
The article explains how shares devolve upon nominees or legal heirs without a transfer deed or consideration. It highlights the legal framework, procedures, and documentation requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.
This article explains depreciation provisions under the Income-tax Act and Companies Act, including WDV, SLM, additional depreciation, and unabsorbed depreciation. The key takeaway is that correct asset classification and applicable rates are crucial for accurate tax computation and compliance.
The issue concerned the maintainability of a class action petition under the Companies Act. The SC, acting on the parties’ consent, referred the disputes to arbitration and set aside the NCLT and NCLAT orders while leaving all issues open.
The issue was whether Section 245 of the Companies Act applies only to continuing acts. The NCLAT held that claims involving damages and compensation may encompass past transactions, allowing class actions to proceed in appropriate cases.
The issue concerns the statutory framework governing the appointment of Managing Directors under the Companies Act, 2013. The guidance clarifies that strict adherence to eligibility criteria, approvals, and filing requirements is necessary to ensure a valid appointment.
The issue was whether bank bill discounting facilities require disclosure in Form DPT-3. It was clarified that only amounts outstanding as of 31 March must be reported as exempted borrowings, making the year-end balance sheet the determining factor.
MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for the Act’s purposes.
