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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
An independent CSR Audit/ Review and issue of CSR Audit/Review Report by the Company Secretaries in Practice shall not only give the existing CSR mechanism much needed support and give necessary comfort to the stakeholders, regulators and the society at large that the companies are Complying with the legal requirements but will also give authentic information about the Utilisation of CSR funds by the companies in specified CSR activities. The proposed coverage of the CSR Audit is placed at Annexure I.
Amendments introduced in Companies Act, 2013 through Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019, along with their implications In a developing Country like INDIA, Laws and Legislatures plays a crucial role in maintaining the democracy. Since past few decades, the Indian Population has shifted its lenience from agricultural sector to Industrial and other variant sectors to achieve interpersonal […]
AS PER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2013 SL NO. SECTION/RULES APPLICABILITY ANALYSIS 1. Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 (Dematerialization of Shares) Every unlisted public company shall – (a) Issue the securities only in dematerialized form; and (b) Facilitate dematerialization of all its existing securities Not […]
Nidhi Amendments Rules, 2019 were notified by MCA on 01st July 2019 and are effective from 15th August 2019. Vide this notification MCA inserted Rule 3A. Declaration of Nidhis, Rule 23A. Compliance with rule 3A by certain Nidhis and 23B. Companies declared as Nidhis under previous company law to file Form NDH-4 in Nidhi rules, […]
Recently, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs came up with a notification dated 16th August, 2019 pursuant to which the Central government notifies the Companies (Share Capital And Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2019 to further amend the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014:- 1. In Rule 4, in sub-rule (1) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) […]
1. Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is applicable to all Companies during the immediately preceding financial year having: Net profit before tax of Rs. 5 Crore or more or Networth of Rs. 500 Crore or more or Turnover of Rs. 1,000 Crore or more 2. In this regard, […]
National Financial Reporting Authority Rules National Financial Reporting Authority is a body proposed in Companies Act, 2013 for the establishment and enforcement of accounting and auditing standards and oversight the work of auditors. Which Body Corporates will be covered by NFRA ? The Authority shall have power to monitor and enforce compliance with accounting standards […]
A mandatory community social service as per Section 135 of The Companies Act, 2013 with penal implications for non compliance Eligibility Criteria Every Company having: a) A net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more OR b) Annual turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more OR c) A net profit of Rs 5 crore or […]
Summary of Changes in Equity shares with differential rights after Amendment dated 16.08.2019 MCA issued a notification dated 16.08.2019, to amend the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, which shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The Aim of the government has relaxed norms for shares with […]
Companies (Incorporation) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2019 dated 7th June, 2019, With a view to simplify the process for incorporating Section 8 Companies, requirement of prior filing of INC-12 for new section-8 companies is being dispensed. So the Process of Incorporation of Section 8 Companies is now simple as the process of incorporation of other Companies. […]
