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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


Company Law Series Chapter 2 (Continue..) Steps For Incorporation Of Foreign Company

May 31, 2019 1650 Views 0 comment Print

COMPANY LAW SERIES CHAPTER 2 (CONTINUE…..) STEPS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF FOREIGN COMPANY As per section 2(42), ‘foreign company’ means any company or body corporate incorporated outside India which— has a place of business in India whether by itself or through an agent, physically or through electronic mode; and conducts any business activity in India […]

File ACTIVE (INC-22A) till 15th June 2019, No further extension: MCA

May 31, 2019 3990 Views 0 comment Print

Please note that last date for filing ACTIVE (INC-22A) expires on 15th June 2019 and no further extension would be provided. In case ACTIVE is not filed on or before the said date, the compliance status for such companies shall be marked as ‘ACTIVE Non-compliant’ and Directors of such ‘ACTIVE non-compliant’ companies shall be marked […]

Guidance Note on Significant Beneficial Ownership

May 31, 2019 8829 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has replaced Significant Beneficial Rules 2018 and come up with  Companies (Significant Beneficial Ownership) Amendment Rules, 2019 on 08.02.2019 in order to curtail the misuse of various multi layered entities and protect various benami & money laundering Transactions. If the registered shareholder is not the beneficial shareholder of the company then the registered and beneficial shareholder […]

Comparative Compliance Chart & Due Dates as per Companies Act 2013

May 31, 2019 6390 Views 0 comment Print

Article provides Comparative Compliance Chart as per The Companies Act, 2013 and Due Date of MCA Forms for the FY 2018-19. Comparative Compliance Chart as per The Companies Act, 2013 S. No. Compliance Description FY 2017-2018 FY 2018-2019 Penal Provision 01 Filing of Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Yes Yes Penalty of Rs. 100 Rs. Per […]

Big Question – MGT 9 or MGT 7 or Both in Annual Report?

May 30, 2019 26622 Views 4 comments Print

Gaurav Kumar Pandit ACC Ltd has provided link of MGT 7 in their Annual Report. Infosys Ltd and Ambuja Cements Ltd has given MGT 9 (Extract of Annual Return) in Annual Report. TCS has given MGT 9 (Extract of Annual Return) in Annual Report and also given the link of website of the same in […]

Company Law Series Chapter 2: Steps for Incorporation of Public, Private & One Person Company

May 30, 2019 10515 Views 0 comment Print

COMPANY LAW SERIES CHAPTER 2 STEPS FOR INCORPORATION OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE COMPANIES, AND ONE PERSON COMPANY To register a private limited company, a minimum of two adult persons are required to act as Directors of the company. A private limited company must have a minimum of 2 Directors and can have a maximum of 15 […]

How to Cancel a SRN No. if SRN gets approved

May 30, 2019 62898 Views 12 comments Print

Procedure What, if a Company have filed with ROC any E-Form with wrong particulars and the same gets approved? How to cancel SRN NO.? Yes, an approved SRN can be cancelled! Visit the respective ROC of the States, where the registered office of the situated. ROC will guide how to SRN get cancelled. ROC will […]

MCA amends Schedule VII of Companies Act, 2013

May 30, 2019 14556 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments to Schedule VII of the said Act, namely:- In the said Schedule VII, after item (xi) and the entries relating thereto, the following item and entries shall be inserted, namely:-

Policies under Companies Act, 2013

May 30, 2019 43482 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains CSR Policy, Vigil mechanism Policy, Policy for formal Annual Evaluation by the Board of its own performance, that of its committees and individual Directors, Risk Management Policy, Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, Policy on directors’ appointment and remuneration of the directors, key managerial personnel and other employees including criteria for […]

Format of Auditor Certificate in DPT- 3 – One Time return

May 30, 2019 23274 Views 1 comment Print

E-form DPT-3 As per notification dated January 22, 2019  the MCA amended the rule 16A and  state that every company other than a Govt. Company shall file Onetime Return for disclosure of details of ‘outstanding money’ or ‘loan received‘ by a company but not considered as deposits in terms of Section 73 read with Rule 2(1) […]

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