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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 17931 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


Subscribers to Memorandum of Association of the Company

April 29, 2018 107571 Views 2 comments Print

The memorandum and articles of association of a company are the most important documents for the formation of a company and for its functioning thereafter. It defines the scope of activities of the company and its purpose of incorporation. Before dealing with a company, it is advisable to read the memorandum and articles of the company to understand various aspects

Relaxation / Exemptions to Private Companies under Companies Act, 2013

April 29, 2018 121200 Views 2 comments Print

Ministry of Corporate affairs has given many Relaxation/Exemptions to Private Companies vide notification No. G.S.R. 464(E) dated: 5th June, 2015 and G.S.R. 583(E) dated 13th June 2017 to ease the doing of Business in India. Exemption includes exemption from disclosure of Related Party Transactions

Last date to file AOC-4 XBRL E-Forms further extended to 31.05.2018

April 27, 2018 1569 Views 0 comment Print

Last date of filing of AOC-4 XBRL E-Forms using Ind AS under Companies Act, 2013 for financial year 2016-17, without additional fee till 31st May, 2018.

New format of Auditor’s Report on Standalone Financial Statements of a Listed Entity

April 27, 2018 65682 Views 11 comments Print

We have audited the standalone financial statements of ABC Company Limited (the Company), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31st March 20XX, and the statement of Profit and Loss, (statement of changes in equity)[ii] and statement of cash flows for the year then ended

Condonation of Delay Scheme extended up to May 01, 2018: MCA

April 27, 2018 2736 Views 0 comment Print

As closing date of Condonation of Delay Scheme viz. 30.04.2018 is falling under gazetted holiday on account of ‘Budh Purnima’, therefore, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to give one day extension of the said scheme i.e. upto 01.05.2018.

Board Meetings under Secretarial standard and Company Law

April 27, 2018 180831 Views 7 comments Print

Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 mandated for every company to observe secretarial standards with respect to General and Board meetings specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India constituted under section 3 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, and approved as such by the Central Government.

Privileges & Exemptions to Small Companies under Companies Act, 2013

April 27, 2018 34740 Views 1 comment Print

Section 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines small company. A company (other than public company) will be considered small if; 1. Paid-up share capital doesn’t exceed fifty lakh rupees or such higher amount as may be prescribed which shall not be more than ten crore rupees[1] and

Incorporation of Private Company

April 26, 2018 9084 Views 6 comments Print

Private Limited Company is basically a closely held Company which requires minimum two persons as Directors and shareholders for its incorporation. It is the most common and suitable form of entity for carrying out business in India with a long term objective. A Private Limited Companies in India are governed by the Companies Act, 2013.

Designation of special court in UP for trial of Company Law offences

April 23, 2018 900 Views 0 comment Print

High Court of Allahabad hereby designates the following Court mentioned in column (1) of the Table below as Special Court for the purposes of providing speedy trial of offences punishable with imprisonment of two years or more under the said sub-section, namely:-

Valuation by registered valuers

April 21, 2018 19035 Views 3 comments Print

The provisions about valuation by registered valuers are contained in Section 247 of Chapter XVII of the Companies Act, 2013. Section 247 has been made effective from 18th October, 2017 vide MCA Notification F.No.7/27/2013-CLV. Consequent to notification of section 247, MCA also notified the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017.

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