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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
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Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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 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.
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.