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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 120 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 489 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 303 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17676 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 444 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 297 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 2088 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 156 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


No Penalty Imposed by ROC as Financials Filed Within 30 Days of Notice

December 10, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were exempted from penalties for late filing of financial statements after rectifying the default within thirty days, highlighting the protective provision under Section 454(3).

Penalty Imposed Due to Non-Disclosure of Director DINs

December 10, 2025 357 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its director were penalised for failing to mention directors’ DINs in financial statements, highlighting the importance of accurate statutory disclosures under Section 158.

ROC Ahmedabad imposes Penalty for Delay in Convening Board Meeting

December 10, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were penalised under the Companies Act for failing to hold a quarterly board meeting within the prescribed 120-day period, highlighting strict enforcement of Section 173 compliance.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Delayed DIR-12 Filing

December 10, 2025 1653 Views 0 comment Print

MCA penalizes a company and its Managing Director for late filing of director resignation form DIR-12, emphasizing strict compliance under Section 172 of the Companies Act.

Why Companies Should Not Surrender ISIN Even Under Revised Small Company Definition

December 10, 2025 2004 Views 0 comment Print

Even with relaxed compliance thresholds, retaining an ISIN ensures corporate credibility, simplifies future fundraising, and avoids costly re-issuance hurdles.

Penalty Imposed for by ROC Patna for Failure to File Financial Statements on Time

December 10, 2025 240 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalized the company and its directors for not filing financial statements for FY 2021-22. The order stresses that non-compliance under Section 137 attracts maximum monetary penalties.

SFIO Completes Investigation into Companies with Foreign Investment Links

December 9, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

SFIO investigations reveal violations under the Companies Act, leading to prosecutions and company strikes, ensuring accountability and transparency in foreign-invested firms.

Arbitration & E-Adjudication: MCA’s New Push for Faster Dispute Resolution

December 9, 2025 1050 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA now mandates e-Adjudication for corporate penalties, streamlining notices, filings, and orders. This reform accelerates compliance, enhances transparency, and reduces litigation delays.

MCA imposes Penalty for Continuous AOC-4 Non-Filing

December 9, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and directors for failing to file AOC-4 for FY 2019. Maximum statutory penalties were imposed after no response to the Show Cause Notice.

Heavy Fines imposed After Multi-Year Non-Filing of Annual Accounts form AOC-4

December 9, 2025 1173 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and directors for not filing AOC-4 for FY 2017-18. With no response to notices, the maximum statutory penalty was imposed under Section 137(3).

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