Corporate Law Articles

Learning Series on CSR LAW in India (Issue 1)

Posted by SAGA 24 June 2015 12370 Views

Introduction1.1.1 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India is a statutory requirement under the Companies Act, 2013. Specif ically Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Act provide for the CSR compliances along with the Companies (Corporate Socia

FAQs while calculating depreciation as per Co. Act, 2013

Posted by NAVIN AGICHA 23 June 2015 22689 Views

INTRODUCTION Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the depreciable amount of an asset over its useful life. The depreciable amount of an asset is the c

Board's Performance Evaluation

Posted by Sundharesan Jayamoorthi 22 June 2015 48193 Views

Boards need to understand each other in terms of values, beliefs, and purpose. This session is "Evaluating Board Performance,� a formal evaluation of the Board and individual directors are one potentially effective way to respond to the de

XBRL becoming all pervasive!

Posted by CA SONIYA AGARWAL 22 June 2015 10152 Views

XBRL is an electronic format for communication of business and financial data which is revolutionizing business reporting around the world. The standardization in-built in the XBRL documents provides significant benefits in the preparation, analysis

Process for conversion of company into OPC

Posted by CS Divesh Goyal 18 June 2015 15936 Views

This brief write up an attempt has been made to unlock the technicalities related to Conversion of Private Company into One Person Company prescribed under Companies Act, 2013. I believe that the procedure for Conversion of Private Limited Company in

Analysis of the review of continuous disclosure requirements for listed companies

Posted by Amitav Ganguly 18 June 2015 12722 Views

Analysis of the Review of Continuous Disclosure Requirements for Listed companies by Securities Exchange Board of IndiaBackgroundSecurities Exchange Board of India {in short, SEBI} has very recently reconsidered the requirements pertaining to disclos

SS1 - A critical analysis

Posted by Ramaswami Kalidas 16 June 2015 16225 Views

IntroductionSection 205 of the companies Act,2013, (herein after referred to as �The Act�)inter alia, enjoins upon the Company Secretary to ensure that the company complies with the applicable Secretarial Standards. The Explanation under

Disclosures required on the website of the company

Posted by CS DHANAPAL 15 June 2015 47769 Views

One of the most outstanding features of the current regulatory era is the dedicated thrust and reliance on disclosure norms. Companies Act, 2013 an ambitious Act which has overhauled almost all the provisions dealing with the management and administr

Recent changes in voting methodology

Posted by CS DHANAPAL 13 June 2015 61579 Views

Companies Act, 2013 for the first time had mandated electronic voting for all listed companies and other unlisted public companies having not less than 1000 shareholders and the AGMs held for the financial year ended 31.03.2014 witnessed the applicat

All Information about INC - 29 - Integrated Incorporation Form

Posted by CA CS Jainam Shah 13 June 2015 104236 Views

Introduction to Form:On the occasion of World Labor Day, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced a major reform for entrepreneurs in India. Effective May 1st, incorporation of a new business will require only one form to be filled, against 5 e