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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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Foundation of FCRA – Foreign Contribution & Eligibility

Corporate Law : Understand foreign contribution, FCRA eligibility, Section 2(1)(h), Section 3 prohibitions, and registration requirements under th...

July 9, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55161 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3465 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1812 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1083 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9462 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1464 Views 0 comment Print

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 5292 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

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...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

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 ...

June 24, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 3960 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

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...

June 19, 2026 16293 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

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...

June 16, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print


Disclosures and Voting at Board Meeting on Interested Items

September 27, 2016 34615 Views 0 comment Print

As we are aware of the fact that, the Company is one of the forms of separate legal entity and it can act on its behalf and in its own name. This fact is also sound accepted that the Company for making the growth enters into contract of arrangement or various transactions on daily basis with various parties. Mainly, into closely held companies and may also on other companies

Extension of Annual General Meeting and its Process

September 27, 2016 41839 Views 3 comments Print

As we all are very well aware of the fact, that the Company is required to hold its Annual General meeting within the stipulated time prescribed by Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the 2013 Act). Rather than all of the time, it happens that the Company due to part of any circumstances is unable to hold the Annual General Meeting within the stipulated time prescribed by the Act.

Amendments to Companies (Management & Administration) Rules

September 24, 2016 4270 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that in the case of a company existing on the commencement of the Act, the particulars as available in the register of members maintained under the Companies Act, 1956 shall be transferred to the new register of members in Form No. MGT‐1 and in case additional information, required as per provisions of the Act and these rules, is provided by the members such information may also be added in the register as and when provided.

A Practitioner’s guide for a start-upon Private Placement

September 23, 2016 2731 Views 0 comment Print

There are a lot of questions about funding and the right way to work with them. Considering the changes in the Companies Act, 2013 which has changed some of the basic fundamentals and imposed some restrictions for investor protection, the challenges faced by startups have increased.

Section 47(2)- Voting Rights of Preference Shareholders in a Company

September 22, 2016 17908 Views 1 comment Print

As per Section 47(2), Equity shareholders shall have a right to vote on every resolution while preference shareholders shall have a right to vote only on those resolutions which directly affect the rights attached to their preference shares and, any resolution

Registration Procedure for Section 8 Company under Companies Act 2013

September 22, 2016 3772 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: Section 8 Company is a Company licensed by Central Government under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, Section 8 Company is a company registered for charitable or not-for-profit purposes. Section 8 Company is similar to a Trust or Society; exception is that a Section 8 Company is registered under the Central Government.

Clarification on Revenue recognition and Excise Duty Restrictions

September 20, 2016 2881 Views 0 comment Print

‘Income from Operations’, as mentioned in the formats for publishing financial results prescribed in the circular dated November 30, 2015, may be disclosed inclusive of excise duty, instead of net of excise duty, as specified in the Companies Act, 2013.

Amendment in Managerial Remuneration under Companies Act, 2013

September 20, 2016 36184 Views 3 comments Print

Analysis Of The Recent Amendment To Section II Of Part II Of Schedule V Relating To Managerial Remuneration vide Notification No. S.O. 2922(E) dated 12.09.2016 Under Companies Act, 2013

Removal of Auditor under Companies Act, 2013

September 20, 2016 69283 Views 5 comments Print

If a Company is not satisfied with the services of the statutory auditor the company can start process for removal of auditor as stated the process u/s 140(1). But there is a question always arise which confused the professionals i.e. i. Company requires holding General Meeting before approval of Central Government or after government approval?

Casual Vacancy of Auditor under Companies Act, 2013

September 20, 2016 36391 Views 5 comments Print

Existing Auditor of the Company resigned w.e.f. 30/08/2016 and ADT-3 filed by such Auditor & intimated to Company. Board of Director appointed new Auditor w.e.f. 12/09/2016 for FY 15-16. Tenure of the new auditor will be upto subsequent AGM. Audit for the FY 15-16 shall be done by new Auditor.

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