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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 17934 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


Management Discussion and Analysis

May 27, 2017 43149 Views 0 comment Print

Let’s look into the regulation framework to understand the specific requirements which need to be included in the Management Discussion and Analysis section and various practices adopted in Indian Corporate world, as well as, in other countries.

Are Nidhi Companies allowed to do Vehicle Finance activities?

May 27, 2017 6114 Views 0 comment Print

Nidhi Companies are not allowed to do micro finance business or to provide unsecured loans to its members.Nidhi Companies are allowed to lend/accept funds to/from only to its members, Nidhi can only lend a secured loan to its members

Independent Directors – Big Role to Play “Better Late than Never”

May 26, 2017 2928 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors- Who are they, Laws governing them, Position hold, Strength, Qualification, Appointment procedure, Pecuniary benefits, Tenure, Resignation or removal, Data bank, Liability and Special code under Companies Act, 2013”

Amendment in Guidance Note on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements

May 26, 2017 3669 Views 0 comment Print

Important Clarification on Amendment to Paragraph 17 of Revised Guidance Note on Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements issued by ICAI

Company secretary as Company Law Advisor

May 26, 2017 5508 Views 1 comment Print

As per Companies law, only listed companies are required to have a company secretary. The duties which are to be performed by a company secretary are mentioned in an “Employment contract”.

Nidhi Company Requirements and Registration Process

May 26, 2017 32364 Views 26 comments Print

1. The name must contain Nidhi Limited 2. Nidhi company that has to be incorporated under this Act shall be a Public Company 3. It must have a minimum paid up equity share capital of Rs.5,00,000/-;

All about Registration of Charge under Companies Act, 2013

May 24, 2017 8181 Views 0 comment Print

Charge is The right of Bank/Financial Institutions who lend funds to a company to receive money from the company’s assets if the debt is not paid on time. As per section 2(16) of the Companies Act, 2013 define charges as to mean an interest or lien created on the property or assets of a company or any of its undertakings or both as security and includes as mortgage.

Is equity capital deemed as preference capital ?

May 24, 2017 5928 Views 0 comment Print

Companies which are raising funds from angel investors or through venture capital funds are in dilemma which instrument is required to be issued against the investment. The decision is taken by the investors in general to which instrument they should get against their investment.

Incorporation of one person company by using new e-forms (Spice) under Companies Act 2013

May 23, 2017 30888 Views 3 comments Print

An attempt has been made from my side to share my knowledge and experience regarding Incorporation of a One Person Company under Companies Act, 2013 in the form of an Article.

CSR is getting mainstreamed through Companies Act 2013

May 17, 2017 2826 Views 0 comment Print

The Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, says Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is getting mainstreamed through the Companies Act 2013. This landmark legislation has brought the issue of CSR from back rooms of corporates to their Board rooms

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