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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


Declaration for Commencement of Business

February 4, 2019 15963 Views 0 comment Print

WHAT HAS TO BE FILED IN FORM 20A: Company shall file a declaration by a Director that every subscriber to the memorandum has paid the value of the shares agreed to be taken by him on the date of making of such declaration.

DPT-3: FAQs on furnishing information about outstanding loans

February 4, 2019 52878 Views 9 comments Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its notification dated 22.01.2019 bought a very important change w.r.t. mandatory furnishing of information regarding outstanding receipt of loan by every Company other than Government Company. This move by the Government has been taken up in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India so that there can be more […]

Mandatory reporting of outstanding receipt of money or loan to ROC

February 3, 2019 5424 Views 3 comments Print

MCA has issued a new notification dated 22nd January, 2019, which requiring mandatory reporting of details of the outstanding receipt of money or loan which have not been considered as deposits as per Companies Act. The period of such receipt of money or loan has to be considered from 1st April, 2014 till the date […]

Audit / Nomination and Remuneration / Stakeholders Relationship Committee and Vigil Mechanism

February 3, 2019 42237 Views 0 comment Print

Committees of Board of Directors are usually formed for the following reasons: 1. Improving Board Effectiveness and efficiency. 2. To provide specialized, technical advice. 3. To allow depth scrutiny of the affairs of the Company. 4. Provide groundwork for decision making A. Audit Committee As Per Section 177 Of  Companies Act, 2013 1. Establishment of […]

Mandatory filing of DPT-3

February 3, 2019 64398 Views 7 comments Print

Every company to which Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2019 apply Shall file DPT-3 on or before the 30th day of June for the financial year ending on 31st March.

MSME-1 Form: Basic Understanding and Determining Factors

February 3, 2019 13743 Views 1 comment Print

MCA vides its notification dated 22.01.2019 issued an Order may be called the Specified Companies (Furnishing of information about payment to micro and small enterprise suppliers) Order, 2019 through which reporting was required to be made by Specified Companies before the ROC in MSME FORM 1

Form MSME- I

February 2, 2019 6963 Views 0 comment Print

Form MSME- I for Furnishing of information about payment to micro and small enterprise suppliers as notified by ‘Specified Companies (Furnishing of information about payment to micro and small enterprise suppliers) Order, 2019′. APPLICABILITY TO: Every specified company shall file Return with ROC in e-form MSME- I for details of all outstanding dues to Micro or […]

Overview of Annual General Meeting

February 2, 2019 42783 Views 3 comments Print

Annual General Meeting under Companies Act, 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Every Company other than a One Person Company shall in each year hold in addition to any other meetings, a General Meeting as its Annual General Meeting. The Company shall specify the meeting as such in the notices calling Annual General Meeting. AUTHORITY: The Board shall every […]

Private Limited Company Registration Process in 5 Steps in 2019

February 2, 2019 42534 Views 5 comments Print

This article will help you in understanding Private Limited Company registration process in detail and how to set up a private limited company in India.

ROC Filings- Changes in Timelines and Penalty

February 1, 2019 13332 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Amendments) Ordinance  2019 has made significant changes to timeline and penalties for filing of forms related to  Annual Return, Creation of charge forms, Resolutions and Agreements, Report on Annual General Meeting, Annual Accounts, Resignation of Auditor, Director Identification Number  with ROC. Article discusses such changes in Tabular format comparing the changes with provisions before the […]

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