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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


Highlights of Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018

November 5, 2018 9684 Views 2 comments Print

With the objective of promoting ease of doing business and ensuring better corporate governance, the Ministry of law and justice has notified the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 and the same has also been promulgated by the President to be effective from the even date i.e. 2nd November, 2018. Further, the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 has […]

Applicability of Indian Accounting Standard (IND AS) on Companies

November 3, 2018 17700 Views 6 comments Print

Mandatory Applicability of IND AS on all companies , Statement presented under IND AS, Consequences of non-compliance of IND AS

Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018: Key Take Away

November 3, 2018 11217 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018 amending Companies Act, 2013 was passed by Ministry of Law and Justice on 2nd November, 2018. The Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 suggests 32 amendments to the Companies Act, 2013. The Ordinance has been promulgated based on the Report of Committee Constituted to Review Penalty, Jail Term for Offences under Companies Act, […]

Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018

November 2, 2018 52473 Views 0 comment Print

Hon’ble President has given his assent to Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 with effect from 02nd November 2018. Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 amends 31 Provisions of Companies Act, 2013. Text of Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 is as follows:-

Preferential Allotment of shares under Companies Act, 2013

November 2, 2018 75855 Views 1 comment Print

Preferential Allotment of Shares As per Companies Act, 2013, a Company can raise funds via right issue, preferential allotment, employee stock option plans and sweat equity shares. However, the best way to raise funds for an unlisted Company is by way of preferential allotment of shares. Section 62 along with Rule 13 of the Companies […]

CRUX ON SS-4 : Secretarial Standard on Report of Board of Directors

November 1, 2018 6825 Views 0 comment Print

EFFECTIVE DATE  – Secretarial Standard 4 on Report of Board Of Directors shall come into effect from 1st October, 2018. This Standard is issued by the Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and may be called the Secretarial Standard-4 (SS-4) on ‘Report of the Board of Directors’. The Secretarial Standards integrate, harmonise and […]

Does additional fees waiver amount to compliance of Section 92/137 as well?

November 1, 2018 6669 Views 3 comments Print

Every Company under Companies Act, 2013 are required to file its Financial Statements in prescribed form within 30 days and its Annual Return within 60 days of its Annual General Meeting. The Compliance of this section is very important and delay in filing of Forms under Section 92 or Section 137 have 2 major concerns: […]

Simple Analysis on Removal of Director from Company

November 1, 2018 12426 Views 1 comment Print

As per Company Act Shareholders can Remove a Director from the Company before the expiry of his tenure, except appointment by Central Govt.  Removal requires filing of same with MCA, Roc scrutinizes every removal with care. A company may, by ordinary resolution, remove a director, not being a director appointed by the Tribunal under section 242, before the […]

MGT-9 is it still relevant?

October 31, 2018 32043 Views 2 comments Print

It was clear that Government is not happy with the requirement of MGT-9 and Companies Amendment Act, 2017 has done away with the requirement of MGT-9.

Removal of Disqualification of Directors (in case of Struck off of name of Companies)

October 30, 2018 6627 Views 3 comments Print

This summarizes the removal of disqualification of director in case where companies has been struck off. It can be done with or without the revival of the company

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