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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.

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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 150 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 516 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 312 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 786 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 486 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 18276 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 Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 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


Latest Judiciary


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 180 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 417 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 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 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 2121 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 102 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


Penalty Imposed for Failure to File Charge in Form CHG-1 under Companies Act

October 17, 2025 1488 Views 0 comment Print

Magnum Sea Foods and four directors fined Rs. 7 lakh by ROC Cuttack for failing to file Form CHG-1 after securing new vehicle loans, violating the Companies Act.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Spending of CSR Funds Under Companies Act 2013

October 17, 2025 1347 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore imposed a 15.5 lakh penalty on PACE DIGITEK LIMITED and its director for failing to spend and timely transfer unspent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for FY 2020-21, violating Section 135(7).

Penalty Imposed for Incomplete PAS-3 Filing Under Companies Act 2013

October 17, 2025 1080 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore issued a penalty order against four directors of SHASHWATHA NIDHI LIMITED for violating Section 450 of the Companies Act, 2013, relating to inadequate allottee details in a 2017 filing.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Disclose Information in Board Report

October 17, 2025 672 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore issued an adjudication order against REWARD360 Global Services Pvt. Ltd. for violating Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding incomplete Board Report disclosures for FY 2018-21.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Furnish Allottee Details in PAS-3 Filing

October 17, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore adjudicates penalty against four directors of SHASHWATHA NIDHI LIMITED for violating Section 42(8) of the Companies Act by failing to provide complete allottee details (PAN, email, consideration particulars) in Form PAS-3 filed in 2017.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Register Secured Loan Charges under Companies Act

October 17, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

The company and its directors were penalized for not filing Form CHG-1 to register secured vehicle loans as required under Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013. The adjudicating officer held that non-filing attracts penalties on both the company and officers in default.

MCA Allows Companies to File Annual Returns Without Extra Fees Till December 31, 2025

October 17, 2025 20805 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has granted fee relaxation for annual filings for FY 2024–25 till 31 December 2025 due to new e-Form updates, though AGM deadlines remain unchanged.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Compliance with Allotment of Securities Rules

October 16, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

The company and directors were penalized under Sections 42(8), 450 & 454 of the Companies Act for incomplete securities allotment records, highlighting personal liability and the need for timely statutory filings.

ROC Goa imposes ₹4 Lakh Penalty for CIN Non-Disclosure on Documents

October 16, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Goa levied maximum penalties totaling ₹4,00,000 on Indu Packaging (Daman) Limited and its three directors for repeatedly failing to print the CIN on company documents.

Penalty imposed for Excess Managerial Remuneration under Section 197(15)

October 16, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Goa imposed an ₹8 lakh penalty on INDU PACKAGING (DAMAN) LIMITED and its directors for violating Section 197 by paying excess managerial remuneration in FY 2018-19.

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