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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 141 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 510 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


Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018- A Remedy for director disqualification

December 30, 2017 2436 Views 0 comment Print

In the month of September, 2017, MCA de activated the DINs of the directors who have not filed the annual returns of the Company. Due to this action taken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Directors of those companies cannot be appointed in new Companies and no filing could be done of the existing Companies.

FAQs on Condonation of Delay Scheme-2018

December 30, 2017 10524 Views 4 comments Print

MCA has introduced Condonation of Delay Scheme-2018 vide its General Circular No. 16/2017 dated 29.12.2017 to Provide relief to Defaulting Companies and Disqualified Directors. I have compiled Few Frequently asked question (FAQS ) related to Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018 [CODS 2018] which as re as follows:- LIST OF FAQS WITH ANSWERS 1. What is […]

Is Audit Rotation enough for Auditor’s Independence

December 30, 2017 17385 Views 40 comments Print

Auditor independence refers to the independence of the internal auditor or of the external auditor from parties that may have a financial interest in the business being audited.

Analysis of Condonation of delay scheme, 2018

December 30, 2017 12411 Views 3 comments Print

Recently Ministry of Corporate Affairs has cancelled the registration of around 2.10 lakh defaulting companies and subsequent direction of the Ministry of Finance to banks to restrict operations of bank accounts of such companies by the Directors of such companies or their authorized representatives.

Condonation of Delay Scheme, 2018: A Ray of Hope For Disqualified Directors

December 30, 2017 1494 Views 0 comment Print

isqualified directors were moving here and there in search of relief. Finally, MCA has emerged with some sought of relief i.e. Condonation of delay scheme, 2018’, wherein all defaulting Companies* (which are not stuck off from MCA record) are given a chance to file their pending documents/returns which are due till June 30, 2017.

Highlights of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Passed by Lok Sabha

December 30, 2017 3132 Views 1 comment Print

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was first introduced by finance minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday (December 28, 2017) and passed by Lok Sabha on Friday (December 29, 2017).

Restore ‘struck off’ companies under Companies Act, 2013: CBDT

December 29, 2017 11301 Views 0 comment Print

Board has decided that request/appeal for restoration of name of the ‘struck off’ company with retrospective date from the date of being ‘struck off’ shall be made by the income-tax department in following situations: i. where proceedings under section 143(3)/144/147/153A/153C/set-aside cases were already in progress; or ii where proceedings under section 143(3}/144/147/153A/153C are contemplated in near future; or

Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018- MCA notifies

December 29, 2017 26277 Views 3 comments Print

Central Government introduces Condonation of Delay Scheme 2018 [CODS-2018]. Scheme shall come into force with effect from 01.01.2018 and shall remain in force up to 31.03.2018

Management Consultancy Services u/s-144 of Companies Act 2013

December 28, 2017 23550 Views 0 comment Print

Management Consulting involves helping a business institution enhance their performance, by analyzing the current problems and creating a strategy for development. Organizations may require the services of management consultants for varied reasons.

25 Key Takeaways from Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017

December 28, 2017 25398 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 has been passed by both the houses of parliament and is awaiting President’s assent. The proposed Amendments are broadly aimed at addressing difficulties faced by stakeholders and facilitating ease of doing business.

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