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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 120 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 489 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 303 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17661 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 444 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 297 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 2088 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 156 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


Accounts of Companies as per Companies Act, 2013 (Major Highlights)

December 17, 2018 15279 Views 2 comments Print

Birds eye view of various provisions under Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Accounts of Companies- Provisions related to Accounts to be kept at Registered office of the Company, Accounts which needs to be kept for 8 financial years, True and fair/Accounting standard/Schedule III, Consolidated financial statement, Re-opening of accounts, Constitution of National financial reporting […]

Voluntary Adoption of E-voting by Companies

December 16, 2018 1881 Views 0 comment Print

Companies which are not mandated to opt for e-voting yet decide to adopt e-voting voluntarily shall follow the same procedure as specified under Section 108 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 20 of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 vide MCA vide General Circular No.20/2014

Draft Notice of First AGM & Director’s Report for Private Companies (Other than Small Company & OPC)

December 15, 2018 101622 Views 1 comment Print

Draft Notice of First Annual General Meeting & Director’s Report – As per Provisions of Companies Act, 2013 – (For the Private Companies (Other than Small Companies & OPC)

Form NFRA-1 – Extension of the last date of filing

December 13, 2018 16113 Views 0 comment Print

Time limit for filing Form NFRA-1 will be 30 days from the date of deployment of this form on the website of Ministry/National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) for all bodies corporate governed by the said rule (excluding companies as defined under sub-section (20) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013, which are not required to file this Form).

Understanding The Applicability of NFRA Rules

December 11, 2018 74607 Views 1 comment Print

Summary: National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 2018 (NFRA Rules) notified by the MCA vide its Notification dated 13th November 2018, w.e.f 13th November 2018. The NFRA rules deal with the jurisdiction (scope), function, duties and powers of the NFRA. In this Article, we have covered applicability of the Rules and confusions among the corporate professionals due […]

Procedural checklist for conversion of Partnership Firm into Private Company

December 10, 2018 63606 Views 8 comments Print

Applicability of Law(s): Chapter XXI, Part A Section 366 to 374 of Companies Act 2013 The Companies (Authorized to Registered) Rules, 2014.  Mode(s) / Method(s) of Conversion: Form a New Company as per prescribed under Companies Act 2013 with Conversion form. Prepare Execution deed to transfer the business together with all the assets and liabilities. […]

Private Placement

December 10, 2018 6336 Views 0 comment Print

1. As per section 42 of companies act 2013, a company may, subject to provisions of this section, make a private placement of securities. 2. A private placement shall be made only to a selected group of persons who have been identified by the board, whose number shall not exceed fifty or such higher amount as may be prescribed.

Removal of Directors by members of the Company u/s 169 of Companies Act, 2013

December 10, 2018 48399 Views 6 comments Print

Section 169 of Companies Act, 2013 talks about removal of a director by members. Section 169(1) Ordinary resolution is required to remove a director; Director appointed by Tribunal under section 242 shall not be removed; Independent director if reappointed for second term shall be removed by Special Resolution only. 169(1) not apply if directors are […]

All aspects of conversion of Company into LLP

December 10, 2018 119151 Views 6 comments Print

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) are emerging ever since the introduction of the Companies Act, 2013 as it is a form of business entity, which allows individual partners to be free from the concept of joint liability of partners in a partnership firm. LLPs are preferred form of business as it is an alternative corporate business […]

Fast Track Merger – Procedure, Relevant Forms and Post Merger Impact

December 9, 2018 8145 Views 0 comment Print

In this article the writer shall deliberate the provisions of section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 which deals with the issue of fast track merger, he try to explain the process and procedure involved and also seeks to elaborate the likely benefits of the fast track merger.

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