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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


Re-Constitution of Steering Committee of National Foundation for CSR

January 7, 2019 942 Views 0 comment Print

Pursuant to the approval of Hon’ble Minister of Corporate Affairs, a restructured Steering Committee of National Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility (NFCSR) is hereby constituted to prepare a roadmap, oversee the functioning and steer the activities of NFCSR for providing policy inputs and policy advocacy in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Dematerialization of Securities Helps to Enhance Transparency

January 6, 2019 1446 Views 0 comment Print

In this article the writer shall deliberate the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable Acts and Laws  which deals with the issue of dematerialization of share of unlisted public companies, he try to explain the process and procedure involved and also seeks to elaborate the likely benefits of the dematerialization. The article in […]

Change of Name Clause of the Company

January 6, 2019 16185 Views 6 comments Print

The name of any Company is basically the identity of the entire brand making it the most monumental asset for its growth. The name of every Company is mentioned in the first clause of memorandum of association i.e. said to be the constitution of a particular Company. Now, sometimes there might be a situation where […]

Checklist: Preferential Allotment of Securities to Persons other than Existing Equity Share Holders

January 5, 2019 21885 Views 0 comment Print

Checklist of PREFERENTIAL ALLOTMENT of Securities to Persons other than Existing Equity Share Holders Section 62(1)(c) &  Section 42* of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 14* of Companies (Prospectus and  Allotment of Securities) Rule, 2014 &  Rule 13 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rule,2014 PARTICULARS Issue to be authorized by Articles of Association […]

Incorporation Process Of Nidhi Company In India

January 5, 2019 42312 Views 9 comments Print

1. What is Nidhi Company? Nidhi Company is governed by Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Company Nidhi Rules, 2014 which has a sole objective of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members. Nidhi companies are allowed to take deposit from its members and lend to its members only. Therefore, […]

Procedure of change of name of the company

December 31, 2018 103155 Views 6 comments Print

This article is all about the complete procedure of change of name of company in just five easy steps- For ex: – From ABC Private Limited to XYZ Private Limited ♣ Applicable sections and rule number(s) – Section 13 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 29 (1) & (2) of the Companies (Incorporation) […]

Abridged Form of Directors Report for OPC and Small Companies

December 30, 2018 11691 Views 0 comment Print

Abridged Form of Directors Report For OPC And Small Companies Along-with Draft Notice of Annual General Meeting) {As per Provisions of Companies Act, 2013}

IND AS Applicability under Companies (Indian Accounting Standard) Rules, 2015

December 30, 2018 21039 Views 1 comment Print

The Ind AS shall be applicable to the companies as follows: As notified by MCA as on 16/02/15 in Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. Obligation to comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). – (1) The Companies and their auditors shall comply with the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) specified in Annexure to these rules in preparation of their financial statements and audit respectively, in the following manner

Section 164 : Disqualifications under Companies Act 2013 for Appointment of Directors

December 29, 2018 20433 Views 1 comment Print

Under Section 164(1) of Companies Act, 2013 A person cannot be appointed as director in any of the following cases (a) he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court (b) he is an undischarged insolvent; (c) he has applied to be adjudicated as an insolvent and his application is pending

Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018- 10 Things to know

December 25, 2018 3204 Views 1 comment Print

The Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 was promulgated on November 2, 2018. It amends several provisions in the Companies Act, 2013 relating to penalties, among others. Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 1. The issue of shares at a discount The Act prohibits a company from issuing shares at a discount, except in certain cases.  On failure to […]

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