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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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Directors Report, AOC-1, AOC-2 & CSR Disclosure Requirements: Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Explains Directors’ Report requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, including AOC-1, AOC-2, CSR disclosures, applicability, s...

July 8, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55083 Views 2 comments Print

Minimum number of Meetings under Companies Act & Rules: FAQs

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...

July 6, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies

Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...

July 3, 2026 1440 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks DRT Appearance Rights as CS Handle Complex Debt Recovery Matters

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...

June 27, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9414 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

Karti Chidambaram’s Salary & Family Accounts Defrozen; Other Asset Freeze Continues: NCLT Chennai

Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...

July 4, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

Winding-Up Transfer to NCLT Depends on Irreversible Corporate Death Stage: Calcutta HC

Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...

July 4, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Refex Composite Scheme Gets NCLT Nod for Shareholders & Creditors Meetings

Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...

July 1, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 1281 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

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...

June 19, 2026 16182 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

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...

June 16, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print


Draft Guidance Note on Division III to Schedule III to Companies Act 2013

August 30, 2019 4077 Views 0 comment Print

Exposure Draft of Revised Guidance Note on Division III – Non Ind AS Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 by Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee ICAI ED/GN-Div-III/2019-2020/50 EXPOSURE DRAFT ON GUIDANCE NOTE ON DIVISION III TO SCHEDULE III TO THE COMPANIES ACT 2013 FOR NBFC THAT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH INDIAN ACCOUNTING […]

Appointment of Company Secretary (CS) under Companies Act, 2013

August 30, 2019 4788 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains Who is a Company Secretary, Who is required to have company Secretary/ KMP, Time Period for such appointment of Company Secretary, Process for appointment of company secretary, Roles and Responsibilities of Company Secretary, Core Duties of the Company Secretary, Appointment of Company Secretary – Offence & Penalty: Section 203(5) and also provides Draft […]

Compliance Related To DIR- 3 KYC

August 30, 2019 3009 Views 1 comment Print

Please be aware that the rules related to filing of DIR-3 KYC i.e. Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 have been notified w.e.f 25th July 2019. Article explains about Who need to file DIR-3 KYC, Who need to file DIR-3 KYC-WEB, What is the due date to file these forms, What happens […]

Forensic Auditing: Much required tool in current era of Frauds

August 30, 2019 3384 Views 1 comment Print

The article briefly explains the concept of Forensic Auditing and the use of the technique in the detection of the frauds. The relevance of the concept has been highlighted -especially in the emerging scenario of continuous development in the fields of accounting and auditing. The article also touches upon the various  inter-related concepts and the vital areas where the technique of Forensic Auditing can be best used in detecting the misappropriations and manipulations in the financial as well as operational matters. 

Applicability of Companies Act, 2013 based on Limits

August 30, 2019 160058 Views 22 comments Print

Applicability of Provision under Companies Act, 2013 Based On Limit related to XBRL, CARO, Cash Flow Statement, Internal Auditor, Certification of Annual Return by a Company Secretary in practice,  Signing of Annual Return by a Company , Secretarial Audit, Independent Director, Managing Director/ Whole Time Director, Key Managerial Personnel, Auditors Committee, Vigil Mechanism, Related Party […]

Whether MGT-9 required to be attached with Directors Report?

August 30, 2019 67845 Views 1 comment Print

Author discusses following questions related to Directors Report: I. Whether Companies need to attach MGT-9 with Directors Report for F.Y. ending 31.03.2019? II. Whether Companies are required to publish Annual Return on its Website? III. Practically annual Return prepare after AGM and Directors’ Report prepare before AGM. Therefore, How to publish give link of publication […]

Appointment of Nodal Officer under IEPF Rules

August 30, 2019 31293 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Notification Dated 14th August, 2019 notified ‘Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2019‘,  w.e.f. 20th August, 2019. New Rule 7(2B) ‘The details of the Nodal Officer and Deputy Nodal Officer duly indicating his or her designation, postal address, telephone and mobile number and company authorized e-mail ID shall […]

Procedure for seeking extension of date for Holding AGM of Company

August 30, 2019 88752 Views 2 comments Print

Procedure for Seeking Extension of Date for Holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Company Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that every company other than a one person company shall in each year hold an Annual General Meeting of its shareholders and not more than fifteen months shall elapse between the […]

Application to NCLT for Repayment of Deposit under Section 73(4)

August 29, 2019 6450 Views 1 comment Print

As per Section 73 (4) of Companies Act, 2013, where a company fails to repay the deposit or part thereof or any interest thereon, the depositor concerned may apply to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for an order directing the company to pay the sum due or for any loss or damage incurred by him as a result of such non-payment and for such other orders as the NCLT may deem fit.

Pune Court notified as Special under companies Act for 8 districts of Maharashtra

August 28, 2019 1446 Views 0 comment Print

Court of District Judge-1 and Additional Sessions Judge, Pune- designated as special court for Pune, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of the State of Maharashtra under for the purpose of providing speedy trial of offences punishable with imprisonment of two years or more under Companies Act, 2013

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