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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 17919 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


Secretarial Audit As A Tool For Good Corporate Governance

May 9, 2019 6609 Views 0 comment Print

Every Company, while carrying out its business activities, has to comply with the prescribed rules and regulations relating to the Companies Act, Securities laws, FEMA, Industry Specific laws and General and should also pursue the good governance practice Secretarial Audit covers non-financial aspects of the business having impact on the efficient performance of the company […]

Registered Office shifting of Company from One State to another State

May 8, 2019 4275 Views 0 comment Print

A. Send Board Meeting notice of Minimum 7 days before the date of Board Meeting (B.M.) B. Then Pass the Board Resolution on Board Meeting date for following items: 1. Shifting of Registered office from one state to another state. 2. Fix Day, Date, Time for extraordinary general meeting (EGM) 3. Approval of Notice for […]

Process of Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOP)

May 8, 2019 15795 Views 0 comment Print

Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOP) Section 62 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules, 2014 Sl. No. Compliance Brief Compliance Description Reference Section/ Clause/ Rule Act/Rules/Regulations/ Notification/ Agreement Details required from client 1 Check the Articles for any specific provision on  issue of share under ESOP Check […]

Steps For Further Issue of Share Through Right Issue

May 8, 2019 6180 Views 0 comment Print

1. Check the Articles of Association for Authority: Check the Articles for authorisation for issue of shares through right issue. If not, please alter the Articles of Association accordingly. 2. Valuation of Shares by Chartered Accountants: The Company shall obtain a valuation certificate from the chartered accountant to determine the offer price. This is a […]

Checklist to determine whether a Transaction is Related Party Transaction

May 8, 2019 53073 Views 3 comments Print

Under the new law, in relation to every RPT, directors have to necessarily check, most importantly, the following two criteria: – Whether the contracts or arrangements is in the ‘ordinary course of the business’ of the company – Whether the terms and conditions of such contracts or arrangements are on ‘arms length basis’? (i) The […]

Impact of Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 on Charge

May 8, 2019 7260 Views 0 comment Print

New Forms Charge Creation / Modification / Satisfaction Companies Act, 2013 And Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 Introduction: At the time of introducing Companies Act, 2013; Charge Satisfaction form required to be submitted with ROC within 30 days of Satisfaction. If not, then Company have to file application of compounding with Regional Director. The said limit […]

Website Disclosures as per Companies Act, 2013

May 8, 2019 26568 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains provisions related to Disclosures to be made by a Company Registered under Companies Act, 2013 which includes provisions related to General Details, Money raised through Prospectus, Closure of registers, Annual Return, Notice of General Meeting, E-Voting,  Dividend, CSR, Financial Statement, Vigil Mechanism, Nomination & Remuneration Policy, Independent Directors, Online business, Conversion of unlimited […]

Remove Certification by CA / CS, Merge Returns in Annual return: Commerce Ministry to MCA

May 8, 2019 7239 Views 2 comments Print

The association has cited difficulties in filing number of mandatory returns under the Companies Act, -2013 and proposed following suggestions:-i. Doing away with the requirement of verification by a Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary in filing of returns under Companies Act, 2013 and introducing the practice of self-certification/self-verification.

Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from Register of Companies) Amendment Rules, 2019

May 8, 2019 22647 Views 1 comment Print

In case a company intends to file Form No. STK-2 after the action under sub-section (1) of section 248 has been initiated by the Registrar; it shall file all pending overdue returns in Form No. AOC-4 (Financial statement) or AOC4 XBRL, as the case may be, and Form No. MGT-7 (Annual Return) before filing Form No. STK-2

Brief comparison Right issue, Private placement & Preferential Allotment

May 6, 2019 40317 Views 8 comments Print

Article compares Right issue, Private placement and Preferential Allotment on following points- Applicable provisions under Companies Act, 2013, Meaning & Coverage, Definition of Security, If any, Approval Required, Offer period, Mode of Dispatch of offer letter, Format of offer Letter, Forms to be filled, Time period for allotment of securities ,  Allotment Mode (Whether Cash/Banking […]

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