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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


Independent Director‘s Appointment and Responsibility (Board Resolution)

October 17, 2018 13296 Views 0 comment Print

Brief Introduction of an Independent Director On a brief go through with Section 149 & Schedule IV i.e. Code of Conduct for Independent Directors, it has been provided that the appointment of Independent Director is subject to the approval of members in the general meeting. As per the Companies Act, 2013 a separate criterion has been […]

Basic Understanding Of NCLT & NCLAT For Students

October 16, 2018 10293 Views 2 comments Print

Everyone knows High Court and Supreme Court but few People like CA/CS/Lawyers know NCLT & NCLAT. Lets through light on this topic in very simple language for better understanding of student and Public at Large. Introduction: – NCLT, National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body to regulate and resolve Civil Corporate disputes. Whereas, NCLAT, […]

Procedure for Right Issue of Shares with Relevant Formats

October 15, 2018 349785 Views 6 comments Print

Background- As per Section 62(1) of the Companies act, 2013 if the Company decides to issue fresh shares, these should be offered to existing shareholders in proportion to existing persons who are holders of equity shares. ‘Right Issue’ means offering shares to existing members in proportion to their existing share holding. The object is, of […]

Reduction in share capital under Companies Act, 2013

October 15, 2018 22881 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure For Reduction Of Share Capital Under Section 66 Read With NCLT (Procedure For Reduction Of Share Capital) Rules, 2016 i. Convene a Board Meeting to approve the reduction of share capital and fixing the date of general meeting of the company. ii. Hold the general meeting and have the Special Resolution passed. iii. File […]

Procedure for payment of stamp duty on shares

October 15, 2018 35517 Views 3 comments Print

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF STAMP DUTY: A. First Company will Allot Shares. B. Company will issue Share Certificates within 60 days of Allotment of Shares. C. PREPARE DOCUMENTS: After issue of shares, Stamp duty shall be paid to the exchequer of government within 30 (Thirty) days from issue of Share Certificates. Following documents shall be […]

Right Issue of Shares under Companies Act, 2013: Analysis

October 15, 2018 111138 Views 16 comments Print

In this article, we shall discuss about the provisions for offer and allotment of shares by way of right issue as governed by Section 62 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Transfer of Share along with draft documents: Companies Act, 2013

October 14, 2018 230298 Views 4 comments Print

There may be times when you want to change the share structure of your company; either by adding a new shareholder or by changing the existing proportion of shares between shareholders. A share transfer is the process of transferring existing shares from one person to another; either by sale or gift. The securities of a […]

Voluntary Revision or Reopening of Books of Account By Company

October 14, 2018 5526 Views 0 comment Print

REVISION/ REOPENING OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNT  Companies Act 2013 has provided a mechanism for revision or reopening of financials statement of a Company, even in a situation where it has already been approved by the company at its AGM or circulated to the members or filed with ROC. Revision or reopening of accounts can be […]

Compulsory Dematerialization of Shares of Unlisted Public Company

October 14, 2018 56859 Views 0 comment Print

The ministry of corporate affairs has vide its notification dated 10th September 2018 has amended the “the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014,  by inserting a new rue 9A after existing rule 9. This amendment is applicable from 2nd October 2018. This new rule talks about compulsory dematerialization of shares of all public companies. […]

MCA Amends disclosure requirement in Balance Sheet & P&L Statement

October 11, 2018 62178 Views 0 comment Print

MCA amends Instructions For Preparation of Balance Sheet and Statement Of Profit And Loss of A Company / NBFCs Ministry of Corporate Affairs notifies Ind AS Schedule III applicable to NBFCs. Schedule III will apply to NBFCs covered under Ind AS applicability. MCA has also amended the existing Division I (Indian GAAP) & Division II […]

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