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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


Effect of non filing of E-Form Active

June 22, 2019 46065 Views 2 comments Print

As per MCA notice flashed on its website, in case eForm ACTIVe is not filed by the Company on or before June 15, 2019, the compliance status for such company shall be marked as ‘ACTIVE Non-compliant’ and Directors of such ‘ACTIVE non-compliant’ companies shall be marked as ‘Director of ACTIVE non-compliant company’.

Deposit under Companies Act, 2013- 16 things to know

June 22, 2019 52893 Views 6 comments Print

1. Whether loan from LLP shall be considered as Non- Deposit? As per definition of deposit loan from LLP doesn’t covered in exempted list therefore same shall be considered as Deposit for the Companies. 2. Whether Private Limited Company can accept loan from LLP. As loan from LLP shall be considered as deposit. Private Limited […]

Form DPT-3- One Time Return- 28 FAQs

June 22, 2019 164550 Views 19 comments Print

Form DPT-3- One Time Return- 13 FAQs – Updated on 22.06.2019 based on MCA Webinar on 17th June 2019 Q 1. What are the objectives of e-Form DPT-3? Ans. The objectives of the form are: One time return for disclosures in respect of receipts not considered as deposits as per the Act and the rules […]

Provision for Acceptance of Loan From Shareholders by Private Limited Companies

June 22, 2019 242670 Views 10 comments Print

In this editorial author discusses about Provisions of loan from shareholders by Private Limited Company, Process of acceptance of loan from shareholder, Treatment of such loan in DPT-3, Balance Sheet etc.

Private company- Advantages, Formation, Compliances & Dissolution

June 21, 2019 2157 Views 0 comment Print

Private Company In This Modern Era If One Wish To Be An Entrepreneur Then Private Limited Company Is The Best Option To Come Out With A Best Entrepreneurship. Where By There will be less compliances and cost with a lots of benefits. And The Formation of the Company At The very Nominal Cost. Advantages of […]

Common FAQ on Company Act, 2013

June 20, 2019 19461 Views 0 comment Print

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON COMPANIES ACT, 2013 There are many confusions on provisions of Companies Act, 2013, so I am prepared some common frequently asked questions based on the interpretation of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the rules made there under as also the clarifications, notifications and orders issued by the Ministry of Corporate […]

Key Insights of webinar held on 17-06-2019- DPT 3

June 20, 2019 10134 Views 1 comment Print

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India conducted a webinar on 17th June 2019 which was addressed by the officials from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, who provided insights and answers to queries posed by professionals pertaining to the Form DPT-3 which is due to be filed by Companies on 30th June 2019. Some of […]

Form DPT-3- Return of Deposits

June 20, 2019 75300 Views 3 comments Print

ABOUT DPT-3 DPT-3 is a return of Deposits or particulars of transaction not considered as deposit or both which is to be filed by every company, other than Government Company on or before 30.06.2019. The purpose of filing DPT-3 is to provide the information to Registrar of Company about the loan/money received by the Company. […]

Format of Auditor Certificate for Form DPT 3 with highlights

June 20, 2019 72009 Views 5 comments Print

Chartered Accountants’ Certificate on Return of Deposit (Form DPT 3) under clause (31) of section 2 and section 73 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 2(1) (c ) and Rule 16A of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 along with Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2019.

Amended provisions of striking off the name of Company

June 20, 2019 21234 Views 1 comment Print

Striking off the name of the Company after the introduction of Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Amendment Rules, 2019 Ministry of Corporate affairs has become very aggressive nowadays for the compliance and to cut down the shell companies they had introduced many new initiatives like Director KYC, Registered office […]

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