The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...
Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...
Company Law : Section 186(2) covers guarantees connected with loans, while MCA Circular No. 04/2015 clarifies that genuine performance guarantee...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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 : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...
Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...
Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The 2025 amendments significantly expand the scope of fast-track mergers by allowing more categories of companies, including eligible unlisted entities and subsidiaries, to bypass the NCLT route.
The article explains the legal framework governing share capital and share issuance under the Companies Act, 2013. It highlights how procedural compliance protects shareholder interests and ensures the validity of corporate actions.a
The article explains how Section 118 mandates the preparation and preservation of meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability. Properly maintained minutes serve as legally recognized evidence of corporate decisions.
Discover why LLPs convert into Private Limited Companies to attract investors, introduce ESOPs, and access Startup India benefits. The article explains the legal process, compliance requirements, and key tax considerations.
The article explains how converting an LLP into a Private Limited Company can enhance credibility, improve governance, and unlock fundraising opportunities. It outlines the legal process, eligibility conditions, and post-conversion implications.
ROC Delhi held that delay in issuing share certificates to subscribers violated Section 56(4)(a) of the Companies Act. The company and its officers were penalised despite subsequently rectifying the default.
This FAQ examines the statutory authorities empowered to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting under the Companies Act, 2013. It explains when the Board, requisitionists, members, directors, or NCLT can validly step in to ensure corporate governance continues.
The article explains how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are governed by corporate, tax, and FEMA regulations. The key takeaway is that accurate valuation is critical to satisfy both regulatory and tax requirements.
While permitting extensive investigations, the Court has clarified that allegations alone do not establish criminal liability. Any determination of guilt must be made through the judicial process after evidence is examined.
The High Court held that a company cannot shift its registered office after approval of a resolution plan when appeals against the plan are still pending before the NCLAT. The statutory embargo under Rule 30(9) must be strictly followed.
