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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 17922 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


Inc-22A- Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification (Active)

February 22, 2019 2517 Views 0 comment Print

Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and its registered office in e-Form ACTIVE (INC-22A).

E-form Active (INC-22A)

February 22, 2019 4173 Views 0 comment Print

E-form ACTIVE (INC-22A) is notified by MCA vide notification dated 21st February, 2019  (Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019) Notification Date : 21st February, 2019 (21-02-2019) With Effect From : 25th February, 2019 (25-02-2019)    A new e-form is going to be deployed by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) – FORM NO. INC 22A (ACTIVE – Active Company […]

E-FORM ACTIVE (INC-22A), Companies Incorporation Amendment Rules, 2019

February 22, 2019 24447 Views 2 comments Print

Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification is a new concept which is introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 21-02-2019 by notifying Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. It also introduces new E-FORM ACTIVE (INC-22A).

Company KYC: Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019

February 22, 2019 3576 Views 1 comment Print

Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and its registered office, in e-Form ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) on or before 25.04.2019.

RULE 25A- Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification

February 22, 2019 10677 Views 0 comment Print

(1) Provisions: Rule 25A of Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 (2) Form: FORM INC-22A – ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) (3) Due Date Of Filing: ON OR BEFORE 25.04.2019 (4) Applicability: Following Companies Are Required To File E-Form Active: Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the company and its […]

Verification of Registered Office in e- Form Active (INC-22A) Last Date 25.04.2019

February 22, 2019 3414 Views 2 comments Print

The Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019 Effective Date: They shall come into force with effect from 25th February, 2019 Eligible Company: Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 Companies not Eligible: – 1. Companies 2. Not filed its due financial statements under section 137 or 3. due annual returns under section 92 […]

All about New E FORM INC- 22A- ACTIVE

February 22, 2019 25512 Views 4 comments Print

ALL ABOUT NEW E FORM INC- 22A- ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification) inserted vide Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019. Legislative Law ln the Companies (incorporation) Rules, 2014, after rule 25, the following shall be inserted, namely:- ’25A. Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification (ACTIVE).– (1) Every company incorporated on or before the 31st […]

FAQs on newly notified e-form ACTIVE (INC-22A)

February 22, 2019 32286 Views 5 comments Print

Article analyses two notifications issued by MCA on 21.02.2019 by which it notified New Rule 25A of Companies (Incorporation) Rules. 2014 and FORM NO. INC-22A and Also notified late fees for delayed filing of  E-FORM ACTIVE (INC-22A). Rule 25A mandates  Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of […]

ALL NEW E FORM INC- 22A- ACTIVE (Active Company Tagging Identities and Verification)

February 22, 2019 20757 Views 2 comments Print

Once again, MCA came up with another stringent move by inserting a new Rule 25A under the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 under which a new form has been introduced i.e. Form INC-22A (ACTIVE). Let’s go through FAQs w.r.t this newly introduced form: Ques 1. What is the applicability of Form INC-22A (ACTIVE)? Ans. Every Company […]

Analysis of Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Amendment Rules, 2019

February 22, 2019 3231 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India (GOI) wide notification dated 19th February, 2019 amended the Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014. These rules may be called the “Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Amendment Rules, 2019”. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Powers exercised by Central […]

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