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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


Case Study on Section 185 and Section 186 of Companies Act 2013

August 11, 2017 43419 Views 6 comments Print

Loans and advances are used together and in common parlance deemed to be synonyms of each other but as per various judicial decisions there is a clear line of demarcation between the two terms.

An Overview on Postal Ballot

August 10, 2017 9657 Views 2 comments Print

Voting by Postal Ballot is a type of voting in which pre-paid ballot papers are distributed to the members for their voting.

Opening of branches by Nidhi Companies

August 8, 2017 9867 Views 4 comments Print

As we know Nidhi Companies are created for cultivating the habit of saving amongst the members and accept/lend funds only from/to its members, there are separate Rules being imposed on Nidhi Companies to ensure the safety of stakeholders interests and to ensure good governance in Nidhi Business.

Implication of Non-filing of Annual Forms: Companies Amendment Bill, 2017

August 6, 2017 7752 Views 1 comment Print

it proposed in the bill that the Company can file such form subject to additional fees of Rs. 100/- per day”. Here the questions are; If a Company has not filed Annual forms for the f.y. 2014-15 , 2015-16 or any previous financial year then whether fees shall be applicable as Rs. 100 per day or 2 times, 4 times as per Companies Act, 2013?

Process of Shifting of Registered Office from One State to Other

August 3, 2017 13728 Views 3 comments Print

MCA by circular dated 27th July, 2017 has notified Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2017. Due to this notification Rule 28 pertaining to Shifting of registered office within the same state and Rule 30 pertaining to Shifting of registered office from one State or Union Territory to another state”.

Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 as passed by Lok Sabha

July 31, 2017 13143 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Amendment Bill 2017) is passed by Lok Sabha on 27.07.2017 and will be presented in Rajya Sabha for Further Approval. The bill has total 93 Clauses by which 92 Amendments been carried out in Companies Act, 2013, which includes Amendment of Existing Sections, Insertion of New Sections, Substitution of Existing Section with New Sections […]

How to revive a company as per new NCLT amendment rules

July 31, 2017 10449 Views 0 comment Print

High percentage of non-compliance of the Companies Act and Rules, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) with Registrar of Companies (ROC) had issued show cause notices to various companies. After that various companies received notice regarding removal of name of a company from the register of companies as per sub section (1) of section 248 of Companies Act, 2013 and rules 3 of the Companies Rules, 2016.

Shifting Of Registered Office

July 29, 2017 5022 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs have issued the notification to further amend the Companies (incorporation) Rules, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the principal rules) namely the Companies (incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2017.

Annual Return-Section 92 of Companies Act, 2013

July 29, 2017 50136 Views 4 comments Print

Annual return is a snapshot of the companys yearly report which gives essential information about the companys composition, activities, and financial position, and which must be filed by every active incorporated company with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Clause wise consideration of Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017

July 29, 2017 3084 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has been passed by the Lok Sabha on July 27, 2017 as Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017 & would be referred to Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing. There are 54, total Amendment made in Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2017. Circulated 43 amendment proposals out of which five new clauses also have […]

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