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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


Draft Acknowledgement letter by Trust to Company in Case of CSR

May 21, 2019 21531 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Acknowledgement letter by Trust to Company On the letter head of the Trust Date… To, ABC Ltd, Address Sub: A BIG THANKS FOR YOUR GRATITUDE Dear Sir, We acknowledge with grateful thanks your kind donation of Rupees …………….vide Cheque No…………….. dated……………… to………………… Trust. We are enclosing our receipt no……………….. dated……………. We wish to express […]

MSME- I Form- Compliance Under Companies Act 2013

May 21, 2019 31635 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains Law Governing the file of MSME- I Form  as notified vide Notification Date 22-01-2019, Due Date to File Return, Important Definition, Details Required in Form MSME-I, Procedure to file Form MSME-I, Penalty for Non-Filing of Form MSME-1 and Exemptions to the Rule related to filing of Form MSME-I. Governing Law MCA wide order […]

ICSI Guidance Note on Report of Board of Directors

May 21, 2019 4872 Views 0 comment Print

The Board’s Report is an important means of communication by the Board of Directors of a company with its stakeholders. The Board’s Report provides the stakeholders with both financial and non-financial information, including the performance and prospects of the company, relevant changes in the management and capital structure, recommendations as to the distribution of profits, […]

4 Latest Company Law / MCA Updates

May 21, 2019 8400 Views 2 comments Print

I. Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2019. Insertion of New Rule 12B: ♠ In case Company fails to file e-form Active form before due date (i.e. 15thJune, 2019) then status of DIN of director of company shall be marked as “Directors of ACTIVE non- compliant Company”. ♠ Once director will file […]

MSME FORM I – New Lease of Life for Micro & Small Enterprises

May 20, 2019 16191 Views 2 comments Print

Recently, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced MSME FORM I pursuant to Order 2 & 3 dated 22 January, 2019 issued under Section 405 of the Companies Act, 2013 for furnishing Initial and Half Yearly return with the Registrar of Companies with respect to outstanding payments to Micro or Small enterprises. The intention of introducing […]

Postal Ballot Provisions

May 20, 2019 59721 Views 0 comment Print

Postal Ballot- Applicable Provisions: ♠ Sec 110 of Companies Act,2013 ♠ Rule 20 and 22 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 ♠ SS-2 (Secretarial Standard on General Meeting) ♠ SEBI (LODR) Regulation, 2015 Meaning: Postal Ballot means voting by ballot, post or through electronic means. Applicability: It applies on all Companies whether Private or […]

Compliances of Nidhi Company

May 20, 2019 49356 Views 2 comments Print

As per the provisions of the section 406(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, ‘Nidhi Company’ means a ‘company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit’. After being incorporated […]

MCA permit re-filing of ADT-1 to facilitate filing of e-form ACTIVE

May 19, 2019 3990 Views 0 comment Print

Based on feedback received from stakeholders who were unable to file e-form ACTIVE as they had filed ADT-1 forms for appointment of auditors for the period from 2014-15 to 2018-19 as an attachment with GNL-2 e-form during the period from 01/04/2014 to 20/10/2014 (due to non-availability of e-form ADT-1 during that period), it has now […]

Format of Request letter to creditors to Confirm MSME status

May 18, 2019 199854 Views 2 comments Print

Request Letter Sub: To confirm whether your enterprise is Micro or Small Enterprise or not under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006. Dear Sir/Madam, With reference to the MCA Notification, dated 22nd January, 2019, all companies, who get supplies of goods or services from Micro and Small Enterprises and whose payments to […]

Common Seal of Company

May 18, 2019 229902 Views 11 comments Print

In today’s post I will enlighten all the learned professionals about the common seal of the company, what importance does it hold and whether its compulsory to have common seal or not,Why is common seal required, How is common seal affixed, Documents on Which Common Seal is Mandatory, Register and Custody of Common Seal and […]

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