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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


Persons from whom a Private Limited Company may borrow funds

February 17, 2018 267498 Views 35 comments Print

The table below outlines the entities or persons from whom a Private Limited Company may borrow funds. Director is Allowed, provided a declaration is furnished by the director that the amount has not been given out of funds acquired by him by borrowing or accepting loans or deposits from others

Analysis of 34 Exemptions provided to Government Companies

February 17, 2018 43920 Views 6 comments Print

The below mentioned exemptions can only be availed by a Government Company which has not defaulted in filing its Financial Statements or Annual Return with the Registrar

Process to Issue of Preference Shares under Companies Act, 2013

February 17, 2018 65214 Views 3 comments Print

Preference Share with reference to any Company limited by shares means that part of the issued share capital which carries or would carry preferential right with respect to:- Payment of dividend either fixed or calculated at fixed rate. Repayment in case of winding-up or repayment of capital. Section 55 of Companies Act, 2013 read with […]

Companies (Authorised to Register) Amendment Rules, 2018

February 16, 2018 6150 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Companies (Authorised to Register) Amendment Rules, 2018. In the Companies (Authorised to Register) Rules, 2014, for Form No.URC-1, the following Form No. URC-1 shall be substituted

Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2018

February 16, 2018 8289 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2018. Form No. MGT-6 and Form No. MGT-15 shall be substituted,

Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2018

February 16, 2018 15966 Views 0 comment Print

1. (1) These rules may be called the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2018. (2)They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, in the Annexure, for Forms ADT-1 and ADT-2, the following forms shall be substituted, namely:-

MCA set to place Private Placement rules- Issues draft rules to amend Rule 14 of PAS Rules

February 16, 2018 6684 Views 0 comment Print

Substitution of Section 42 is one of the key amendments proposed in Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act). While, the Amendment Act is being enforced in phases, stakeholders have been awaiting the draft rules in relation to private placement. MCA on 15.02.2018 issued draft Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) (Amendment) Rules, 2018

MCA gears up for curtain raiser of SBO- Issues draft rules on Section 89 & 90

February 15, 2018 2538 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Section 89 and 90 is one of the key amendments proposed in Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act). While, the Amendment Act is being enforced in phases, stakeholders have been awaiting the draft rules in relation to Significant Beneficial Ownership (SBO).

Draft Companies (Beneficial Interest and Significant Beneficial Interest) Rules, 2018

February 15, 2018 4818 Views 1 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 89 and Section 90, read with sub-section (1) of section 469, of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules

Draft Companies (Prospectus and allotment of Securities) Amendment Rules, 2018

February 15, 2018 2694 Views 0 comment Print

Suggestions/ comments on the draft rules along with justifications in brief may be sent latest by 07.03.2018 through email at comments pvt.place@mca.gov.in It is requested that the name, contact number, email address and postal address of the sender be indicated clearly at the time of sending suggestions/comments in the following format

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