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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


Compliance related to Maintenance of Databank of Independent Directors

November 15, 2019 1977 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance related to Maintenance of Databank of Independent Directors by Institute notified by Central Government Section 150 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with manner of selection of Independent Directors and maintenance of databank for Independent Directors wherein institute for creation and maintenance of databank be notified by Central Government. Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified […]

How to Reply to SCN received from MCA-CMS

November 14, 2019 17670 Views 0 comment Print

Reply to SCN received from MCA-CMS As you all know, Ministry of Corporate Affairs created AI based system called “Compliance Monitoring System” which will automatically track certain non-compliances based on various filings done by the corporates. Many companies started receiving show cause notice (SCN) since 4th of November, 2019 regarding violation of Section 96 i.e […]

New Rules of online self assessment proficiency test for Independent Director

November 14, 2019 4803 Views 0 comment Print

Notification of MCA Dated October 22,2019 regarding Appointment & Qualification of Independent Directors. A person who wishes to become Independent Director or acting already as an independent director required to cling certain norms & the provisions related to it are as under: The New rules introduces amendments to Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014,Companies(Accounts)Rules, […]

Database of Independent Directors

November 14, 2019 8736 Views 0 comment Print

The new Rules has made it mandatory for all companies to appoint individuals as Independent Directors on its Board subject to the Section 150 and enable them to appoint persons having expertise and knowledge.

How to Appoint Statutory Auditors in Case of Casual Vacancy Due To Resignation of Auditors

November 13, 2019 28503 Views 4 comments Print

Procedure For Appointment of Statutory Auditors In Case of Casual Vacancy Arise Due To Resignation of Auditors 1. Procedure: Resigning Auditor should do the following: => Intimate of his resignation to the Company within 30 days of resignation. => File an e-form ADT-3 along with detailed resignation letter with the Registrar of Company within 30 […]

Extension of Time For Annual General Meeting | Section 96 | Companies Act 2013

November 12, 2019 6741 Views 0 comment Print

In order to comply with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, every company other than the One Person Company is required to hold annual general meeting or AGM within the due date. Defaulting which may attract penalties & complications.

Removal of name of company from register of companies- Reg

November 12, 2019 2439 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the above, you are kindly requested to permit filing of application by companies for removal of name of companies from register of companies on the ground of non-filing of e-Form 20A for commencement of business on the ground of non-receipt of subscribed money after 180 days of its incorporation.

Can A Incorporated Company Be Considered As Void Ab Initio (void from the beginning) ???

November 12, 2019 9327 Views 1 comment Print

Can A Incorporated Company Be Considered As Void Ab Initio (void from the beginning) ??? The incorporation of a company refers to the legal process that is used to form a corporate entity or a company. Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013 and rules made thereunder as amended from time to time are applicable […]

Step to Login and File Reply for Show Cause Notice from MCA-CMS

November 11, 2019 7935 Views 0 comment Print

Step to Login and File Reply for Show Cause Notice from MCA-CMSStep 1 Form the copy of the Notice note down the CMS No. mentioned on the Top and Bottom of the Show Cause Notice Step 2. Open https://mcacms.gov.in/#/ on a browser Step 3. Click on Reply for Show Cause Notice Step 4 A new […]

Exempt delayed filing fee for DIR-3 KYC for directors of J&K & Ladakh

November 11, 2019 936 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI request MCA for considering granting exemption from delayed filing fee for DIR 3KYC for the directors resident in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh.

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