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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
A delay of nearly eight years in meeting independent director and Audit Committee requirements resulted in fines totaling ₹6 lakh. The judgment reinforces the personal liability of officers for ongoing statutory defaults.
ROC Gwalior imposed penalties on a company and officers for using funds from a preferential issue before filing Form PAS-3. The ruling underscores compliance with Section 42(4) of the Companies Act.
ROC Ahmedabad levied penalties on a company and its Managing Director for delayed compliance with Section 149(4) and Section 172. The ruling emphasizes timely appointment of independent directors.
The MCA held the company and Managing Director liable for delayed appointment of a Company Secretary. The ruling reinforces personal liability of officers in default under Section 203(5).
Non-compliance with audit trail requirements led to penalties on both the company and its Managing Director. This ruling highlights personal liability of officers and the importance of updated software for statutory compliance.
MCA introduces a detailed point system for empanelment of CA firms/LLPs, assessing partners, employees, experience, qualifications, and professional track record to ensure competent auditors for companies and statutory bodies.Selection of Auditors Tied to Firm Capacity and Experience
NCLT Mumbai held that resolution plan of Unijules Life Sciences Limited [Corporate Debtor] as submitted by S.S. Fabricators & Manufacturers P. Ltd. [Successful Resolution Applicant] approved since it is duly approved by CoC and also meets requirement of Section 30(2) of the IBC.
The ROC penalised a company for issuing bonus shares without completing mandatory dematerialisation. The order highlights strict enforcement of Section 29 and Rule 9A compliance requirements.
The ROC penalised the company and officers for failing to dematerialise securities before issuing bonus shares, as required under Section 29 and Rule 9A. The ruling reinforces mandatory demat compliance for unlisted public companies.
Jayurance Healthcare and its officers were penalized under Section 12(8) of the Companies Act for non-compliance, emphasizing accountability and timely statutory adherence.
