Companies Act, 2013 539 Record (s) | Page [1 of 54] Compare Act / Section NEW Section - 1 Short title, extent, commencement and application Section - 2 Definitions Section - 3 Formation of company Section - 3A Members severally liable in certain cases Section - 4 Memorandum Section - 5 Articles Section - 6 Act to override memorandum, articles ... 1 THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 (Updated as on 1st April, 2019) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY SECTIONS Comprehensive guide to the Companies Act, 2013 , consolidating and amending laws related to companies in India. Access the full text of the Companies Act , 2013 , the primary legislation governing the incorporation and regulation of companies in India. Browse the chapters, sections, schedules and search by keywords or phrases.