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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CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
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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 : 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...
A company and its directors were exempted from penalties for late filing of financial statements after rectifying the default within thirty days, highlighting the protective provision under Section 454(3).
A company and its director were penalised for failing to mention directors’ DINs in financial statements, highlighting the importance of accurate statutory disclosures under Section 158.
A company and its directors were penalised under the Companies Act for failing to hold a quarterly board meeting within the prescribed 120-day period, highlighting strict enforcement of Section 173 compliance.
MCA penalizes a company and its Managing Director for late filing of director resignation form DIR-12, emphasizing strict compliance under Section 172 of the Companies Act.
Even with relaxed compliance thresholds, retaining an ISIN ensures corporate credibility, simplifies future fundraising, and avoids costly re-issuance hurdles.
The ROC penalized the company and its directors for not filing financial statements for FY 2021-22. The order stresses that non-compliance under Section 137 attracts maximum monetary penalties.
SFIO investigations reveal violations under the Companies Act, leading to prosecutions and company strikes, ensuring accountability and transparency in foreign-invested firms.
The MCA now mandates e-Adjudication for corporate penalties, streamlining notices, filings, and orders. This reform accelerates compliance, enhances transparency, and reduces litigation delays.
The ROC penalised the company and directors for failing to file AOC-4 for FY 2019. Maximum statutory penalties were imposed after no response to the Show Cause Notice.
The ROC penalised the company and directors for not filing AOC-4 for FY 2017-18. With no response to notices, the maximum statutory penalty was imposed under Section 137(3).
