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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


Secretarial Audit under the Companies Act, 2013- Things to Know

May 10, 2018 45864 Views 3 comments Print

This Article contains the introduction, clarification, applicability, appointment and its procedure, required e-forms and other important points under Companies Act, 2013. I hope this article would be given some help to our professional working.

Analysis of Section 186 with respect to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017

May 9, 2018 26565 Views 4 comments Print

The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 at first glance manifests sweeping changes in the Corporate Governance system of our country and highlights the intention of the government to change from control based or regulatory regime to a disclosure based and transparent regime. Section 186 is the hottest topic in the corporate sector today which reads as follows:

Actionables arising out of notification of 28 sections by MCA

May 9, 2018 2682 Views 1 comment Print

MCA vide notification S.O. 1833(E) dated May 7, 2018 has notified 28 Sections in Phase III. The same has been notification has been published in official gazette and is effective from May 7, 2018. This article discusses immediate actionables to be ensured by companies.

Companies Post CODS 2018 Era

May 9, 2018 3447 Views 2 comments Print

The opportunity given to disqualified Directors under Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018 (CODS 2018) continued for 4 months, The Director Identification Numbers (DIN) of such disqualified directors were activated so that they can do the necessary filing under the Scheme. Now after 1st May the CODS 2018 is not in operation that means the opportunity […]

Highlights of Changes in Section 2 (Definition) of Companies (Amendment) Act 2017

May 9, 2018 8154 Views 2 comments Print

Highlights of Changes in Section 2 of Companies Act, 2013  related to Definition vide Companies (Amendment) Act 2017. Article discusses definition of Associate Company, Cost Accountant, Debenture, Financial Year, Holding Company, Interested Director, Key Managerial Personnel, Net Worth, Public Company, Public Financial Institution, Related Party, Small Company, Subsidiary Company and Turnover. Sl. No. Section Highlights […]

Change in late filing of Annual Return and Annual Accounts

May 9, 2018 6177 Views 0 comment Print

Every Company is required to file Annual Return under section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013 within 60 days from the date of Annual General Meeting.  AGM needs to be held within 6 months from the closure of Financial Year.  Hence the last date by which the Annual Return needs to be filed is 60 […]

Analysis of Notifications issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 07th May 2018

May 9, 2018 50697 Views 2 comments Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued several amendments in certain rules made under Companies Act, 2013 on May 07 2018. Article made an attempt to analyses important changes in a brief.

MCA notifies Additional fee of Rs.100 per day for delay in filing ROC Forms

May 8, 2018 136551 Views 10 comments Print

In case the due date of filings under Section 92 (Annual Return) or 137 (Annual Financial Statement) of the Companies Act, 2013 expires after 30/06/2018, the additional fee @Rs.100 per day shall become payable in respect of MGT-7, AoC-4, AoC-4 XBRL and AoC-4 CFS.

Corporate Compliance Management & Challenges

May 8, 2018 5178 Views 1 comment Print

We all know the prime objective of the company and the Board is to focus on value creation for shareholders. But to have better corporate governance and to safeguard the interest of the company and all stakeholders including shareholders with renewed attention to statutory compliance

Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2018

May 7, 2018 11580 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2018. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

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