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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 17922 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


Managerial Personnel Appointment & Remuneration- In Light of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017

May 23, 2018 26253 Views 1 comment Print

This Article portrays detailed analysis on Managerial Personnel appointment and remuneration under the purview of Companies Act, 2013 including Companies (Amendment) Act of 2017.

De Coding The Registered Valuer & Valuation Rule- 2017

May 22, 2018 6549 Views 11 comments Print

Section 247- Valuation by registered valuers. States that a Registered Valuer would carry out Valuation in respect of any Property, Stocks, Shares, Debentures, Securities or Goodwill or any other assets or Net Worth of a company or its liabilities and that valuer shall have such qualifications and experience and *being a member of an organisation which is recognised, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

Impact of change in Definition of TURNOVER by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017

May 22, 2018 41112 Views 0 comment Print

The definition of Turnover as mentioned in the Companies Act, 2013 was worded in such manner that turnover includes taxes and other duties collected at the time of sale/provision of services. This issue has been addressed by the Companies Amendment Act, 2017.

IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Third Amendment Rules, 2017

May 22, 2018 6159 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Third Amendment Rules, 2017. They shall come into force with effect from the 22nd May 2018.

Reduction of Issued Share Capital

May 22, 2018 13923 Views 1 comment Print

A Company may reduce paid up share capital by following ways; 1. Reduction of share capital with the approval of NCLT 2. Reduction through buyback of paid up capital from the existing shareholders

Appointment of Foreign National as Director of Indian Company

May 22, 2018 60840 Views 4 comments Print

A company, being an artificial person, is managed and controlled by its officers called the directors of the company. According to the inclusive definition under the Companies Act, 2013, a Director means a Director appointed to the Board of a company. The Directors are the head of a company. They are the supreme authority controlling the managerial and other affairs of the company.

Related Party Transactions -For Unlisted Companies

May 21, 2018 113904 Views 4 comments Print

Whereas, under Companies Act, 2013 this requirement has been done away with and substantial focus is towards disclosure regime. The ambit of provisions governing RPT has been increased phenomenally. After concerns of stakeholders several rounds of amendments has been made in the provisions.

Overview of Recent Amendments in Companies Act, 2013

May 20, 2018 37464 Views 1 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its commencement notification dated May 07, 2018 has notified 27 Sections of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017. An attempt has been made in this article to provide an overview of the changes in the law.

Highlight of recent Changes in ROC filing Fees/ Additional Fees

May 18, 2018 9630 Views 0 comment Print

Highlights of Amendments / Changes in Section 403 vide The Companies (Amendment) Act 2017 and Rule 12 of the Companies (Registration of Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014

Clarification on CODS issued by MCA

May 18, 2018 13698 Views 1 comment Print

Condonation of Delay Scheme (CODS) was seen as a huge relief to the disqualified directors by regularizing the violations and get away with the disqualification.  However, because of the ambiguities of the procedure it was not felt breathable.  There are also some difficulties and doubts in the corporate world regarding the filing requirements under the […]

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