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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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 : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
ROC Goa imposed penalties on a company and its directors for failing to file Financial Statements for FY 2023-24. The ruling reinforces directors’ personal liability under Section 137(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 and the importance of timely compliance.
ROC Goa imposed penalties on a company and its directors for failing to file Annual Returns for FY 2022-23. The ruling highlights the statutory obligation under Section 92(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 and financial consequences for non-compliance.
The Companies Act, 2013 increased the corporate compliance burden by introducing numerous new forms and strict deadlines, leading to “filing fatigue.” Frequent portal errors and high late fees for minor defaults now characterize the business environment.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued General Circular No. 05/2025, extending the deadline for filing e-form DIR-3-KYC and DIR-3-KYC-WEB without fees until October 31, 2025.
ICSI reports numerous technical issues—including OTP failures, data errors, and DSC problems—on the MCA-21 V3 portal and requests an extension for annual filings and relaxation of additional fees until December 31, 2025.
ROC Kanpur penalized All Time Activation Software and its two directors ₹4,00,000/- for violating Section 134 by failing to file the Director’s Report for FY 2020.
ROC Kanpur issued an adjudication order imposing a ₹3,50,000 penalty on EAST ALPHA ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD. and its directors for violating Section 92(1)(f) and 450.
ROC Cuttack imposes a 2,00,000 penalty on DP Financial Corporation of India Limited and its director for failing to maintain a registered office under the Companies Act, 2013.
ROC Cuttack imposed penalties under Section 117(2) for failure to file a board resolution approving loans from a promoter. The order reiterates that all borrowing resolutions must be promptly filed with the Registrar.
Comprehensive FAQ on the new MCA AOC-4 V3 form for FY 2025. Covers offline filing, mandatory PDF attachments, director address rule, conditional STP, and revision process.
