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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


President Assent Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019

January 12, 2019 47373 Views 2 comments Print

1. (1) This Ordinance may be called the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. (2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of November, 2018.

Stamp Duty on Issue of Share Certificates- Brief Study

January 12, 2019 7908 Views 2 comments Print

Brief Note: In General Sense Shares Means A Portion Of A Larger Amount Which Is Divided Into No. Of People. In Legal Terms As Per Companies Act 2013, Section 84(2) ‘Shares’  Means A Share In The Capital Of A Company And Includes Stock. A Share Certificate Is A Certificate Issue By A Company To A […]

Bonus Issue of Shares as per Section 63 of Companies Act, 2013

January 12, 2019 120111 Views 3 comments Print

Bonus Shares are shares given to the existing shareholders in proportion to the number of shares they hold. They are additional shares given to the current shareholders. It is the further issue of shares by a company to its existing shareholders without any receipt of any consideration. For Example if investor holds  100 shares of […]

Internal Financial Controls- A brief introduction

January 11, 2019 315312 Views 4 comments Print

Board of Directors have to confirm that they have laid down IFC and that such IFC are adequate and were operating effectively. Audit Committee Should evaluate IFC and risk management systems. Call on the auditors to comment on IFC.

Checklist For Voluntary Winding Up Of Company

January 11, 2019 59874 Views 0 comment Print

Voluntary winding up of the Company- Appointment of Liquidator (An insolvency professional shall be appointed who is independent from the company). To consider and approve Declaration of Solvency and affidavit by the directors of the Company.

Reduction of Equity Share Capital – Tax Implication (A Supplement)

January 10, 2019 3861 Views 0 comment Print

1. PREAMBLE This is in continuation of, to serve the purpose of a supplement to, the discussion in the previous posted Article @  Reduction of Equity Share Capital – Tax Implication The two ITAT cases stand out, as  a sore thumb. in that, reminds self, of similar instances often come across, sadly for more than one […]

Fast Track Merger U/s 233 of Companies Act, 2013

January 10, 2019 126270 Views 10 comments Print

Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 25 of The Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 came into force w.e.f. 15th December 2016.It provides the concept of simplified merger. Under Companies Act, 1956 all the mergers and restructurings had to go through with lengthy proceedings, intervention of High Court was mandated […]

Appointment of auditor in Casual Vacancy under Companies Act, 2013

January 9, 2019 351522 Views 11 comments Print

Casual Vacancy of the Auditor means a vacancy caused due to death, resignation, disqualification etc. of the auditor after accepting a valid appointment because of which the auditor cease to act as auditor of the company. How to fill Casual Vacancy arising due to resignation by the Auditor(s)? IN CASE OF A COMPANY WHOSE ACCOUNTS ARE […]

Appointment of Company Auditor under Companies Act, 2013

January 9, 2019 198459 Views 4 comments Print

The new regime of Companies Act 2013 has changed the requirement for appointment of the auditor in Companies. There has been a paradigm shift in the provisions relating to appointment of Statutory Auditor. This article broadly covers the provisional requirement for appointment of the auditor under Companies Act, 2013. The responsibility of evaluating the validity and reliability […]

Re-Constitution and Re-naming of Advisory Group of NFCSR

January 7, 2019 735 Views 0 comment Print

Re-Constitution and Re-naming of Advisory Group of National Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility (NFCSR) as Governing Council, NFCSR

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