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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


Companies (Share Capital & Debentures) Amendment Rules 2018

April 10, 2018 8361 Views 0 comment Print

Every certificate shall specify the shares to which it relates and the amount paid-up thereon and shall be signed by two directors or by a director and the company secretary, wherever the company has appointed company secretary:

Additional fees for Late Filing of Annual ROC Returns to increase to Rs. 100 per day

April 10, 2018 26586 Views 4 comments Print

It is proposed to amend shortly, the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014 to levy additional fee @Rs.100 per day for filings under Section 92 (Annual Return) or 137 (Annual Financial Statement) of the Companies Act, 2013. Once notified, the additional fee @Rs.100 per day (beyond the normal date of filing) shall become payable […]

Important Aspects of a One Person Company

April 6, 2018 4413 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction The concept of One Person Company in India was introduced through the Companies Act, 2013 to support entrepreneurs to start a venture on their own by allowing them to create a single person economic entity. In a One Person Company there can be only one member while a minimum of two members are required […]

Book Review – Understanding Companies Amendment Act 2017

April 6, 2018 4119 Views 2 comments Print

The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act) amends 93 sections of the Companies Act, 2013. The amendments in the Amendment Act are broadly aimed at:

Decoding complexity in Interstate Shifting of Company’s registered office

April 6, 2018 3753 Views 0 comment Print

In India, this is governed by the provisions of Sections 12, 13(1) and 13(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 30 of Companies Incorporation (Second) Amendment Rules, 2017 effective from 27.07.2017

Condonation of Delay Scheme – Forms, Last date of filling and Procedures

April 5, 2018 6891 Views 3 comments Print

Are you a Director of any Company? Are your company Non-Compliant with RoC compliances? Are you disqualified and yet not filled financial statement and Annual Return with RoC? Are you confused which forms are required to be filled? If the answer is YES, then this Artcle is for you…………

NCLT approval in case of conversion – Why & When….??

April 5, 2018 8619 Views 0 comment Print

We all know that The Companies Act, 2013 provides for conversion from one type of a company to another. A Private Company can convert itself into a Public Company merely by altering MOA and AOA but a Public Company can convert itself into a Private Company only after the approval of National Company Law Tribunal […]

Constitution of Steering Committee on CSR

April 4, 2018 1551 Views 0 comment Print

A Committee on CSR is hereby constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri. Manmohan Juneja, RD (WR) to review the functioning of CSR enforcement & to recommend a uniform approach for its enforcement.

Dividend Distribution for a Listed Company- Checklist

April 4, 2018 19482 Views 1 comment Print

In order to understand the process better regarding the dividend distribution in a listed company, one needs to understand what exactly is ‘dividend’ and all the mandatory steps taken by the board when it comes to dividend distribution in a company. To start off the concept of dividend distribution, one needs to have a clear […]

Serious Fraud Investigation Office And arresting powers

April 3, 2018 10923 Views 2 comments Print

Section 211 set forth the provision for the power of the Central Government to establish an office to be called the Serious Fraud Investigation Office to investigate frauds relating to a company.

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