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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


Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Amendment Rules, 2019

February 8, 2019 30549 Views 3 comments Print

Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018, namely These rules may be called the Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Amendment Rules, 2019.

Brief Synopsis of SME IPO

February 8, 2019 4182 Views 0 comment Print

Compliances for SME IPO: This article would be a brief synopsis for all the Legal and ROC Compliances for SME IPO. Once the Company is formed, Company is required to appoint the auditor within 30 days and pass the necessary resolutions required, pay the stamp duty of the shares, allot the shares to the subscribers. […]

Checklist For Name Restoration of Companies whose name Are Struck Off From ROC

February 7, 2019 5502 Views 0 comment Print

Procedural Checklist For Name Restoration Of Companies Whose Name Are Struck Off From ROC √ Applicable Act: The Companies Act 2013 √ Applicable Rule: The National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016 read with The National Company Law Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2017 √ Applicable Sections under Companies Act 2013 – Section 248 (Power of Registrar to […]

Furnishing of info about payment to micro & small enterprise suppliers

February 6, 2019 8391 Views 4 comments Print

Every specified company shall file a return as per MSME Form I annexed to this Order, by 31st October for the period from April to September and by 30th April for the period from October to March.

Various committees under SEBI listing regulations & Companies Law

February 6, 2019 6300 Views 0 comment Print

Difference between the constitution of various committees to be constituted under SEBI (LODR) regulations 2015 and companies act 2013 which includes Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Stakeholder Relationship Committee. 1. Audit Committee Point Of Difference SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 The Company Act 2013 Members Minimum 3 Directors Minimum 3 Directors Independent Directors Min […]

NCLT bars CA for issuing false Audit certificate relating to financials

February 6, 2019 5577 Views 0 comment Print

Union of India Vs Mr. Mukesh Maneklal Choksi (National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench) Since Respondent No 1, Mr Mukesh Maneklal Choksi, Statutory Auditor , colluded with the Chairman/Director of R-2 company and has given a false Audit certificate relating to the Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet of the R-2 company, without even […]

New e-form DPT3 – latest Buzz word in ROC filing

February 6, 2019 12570 Views 5 comments Print

On 22nd January, 2019 MCA came up with a new sub-rule under Companies (Acceptance of Deposits), Rules, 2014 which says that every company (other than government company) shall file an onetime return of outstanding receipt of money or Loan by a Company but not considered as deposits and an explanation is added in Rule 16 […]

Declaration of Commencement of Business for companies incorporated after 01.11.2018

February 5, 2019 4089 Views 1 comment Print

A company incorporated on or after 2nd November, 2018, The Companies (Amendment) Ordinance), 2018 shall not commence its business or exercises any borrowing powers unless:- √ A declaration is filed by a director with ROC within a period of 180 days from incorporation of company that every subscriber to the MOA has paid the value of the […]

Transfer of Shares as per Companies Act, 2013 & Board Resolution

February 5, 2019 325500 Views 4 comments Print

Transfer of shares means the voluntary handing over of the rights and possibly, the duties of a member (as represented in a share of the company) from a shareholder who wishes to not be a member in the company any more to a person who wishes of becoming a member. Thus, shares in a company […]

Concept of Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Registered Owner, Beneficial Owner under section 89 of Companies act, 2013

February 4, 2019 62229 Views 2 comments Print

This article deals with the concept of beneficial owner, registered owner of shares & wholly Owned Subsidiary. Before moving forward we will throw a light on the meaning of the two words: Registered Owner, Beneficial Owner & Wholly Owned Subsidiary: a) Registered owner – A person whose name is registered in the Register of Members […]

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