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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 18297 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


Revised MGT-7: Mandatory Shareholder Details & Validation

October 15, 2025 16413 Views 2 comments Print

MCA V3 launches revised MGT-7 for FY 2024-25. PAN, Folio, and validation sheet are mandatory for shareholders; external Excel use is not allowed.

ROC Kanpur Imposes Penalty for Misreporting Director Remuneration

October 14, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur levied a Rs 3,50,000 penalty on EAST ALPHA ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED and its directors for violating Section 92(1)(g) by misreporting director remuneration in the MGT-7 annual return.

Remote ERP access not to be denied to director without evidence of misuse

October 14, 2025 450 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that remote access to ERP to directors being engaged in competing business cannot be denied unless there is tangible evidence of misuse of company information by such directors. Accordingly, appeal stand disposed.

ROC Kanpur Penalizes Director for Non-Filing of DIR-3 KYC Form

October 14, 2025 906 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur penalized Chen Junfeng of Zu Moulds ₹50,000 under Section 450 for failing to file the DIR-3 KYC form, leading to DIN deactivation. Director must rectify and pay within 90 days.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Filing of DIR-12 After Director Resignation

October 14, 2025 2148 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur levied a ₹5 lakh penalty on EAST ALPHA ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY and two directors for failing to file the mandated DIR-12 form after a director’s resignation.

ROC Penalizes Directors for Non-Filing of DIR-3 KYC

October 14, 2025 15096 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur imposed a ₹1.5 Lakh penalty on three directors of EAST ALPHA ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED for violating Rule 12A by failing to file the mandatory DIR-3 KYC form.

CSR applicability on Holding or Subsidiary and foreign company

October 14, 2025 2028 Views 0 comment Print

CSR under the Companies Act, 2013 is determined on a standalone basis. Holding/subsidiary companies must independently meet financial criteria to comply.

How to Fix PAN Validation Error in Form ADT-1 for Sole Proprietorship Auditors

October 14, 2025 4983 Views 0 comment Print

MCA clarifies how to fix PAN validation errors in Form ADT-1. Select Individual for auditors operating as sole proprietorships to ensure smooth filing and successful submission.

ROC Delhi Imposes Penalty for Premature Circulation of Private Placement Offer

October 14, 2025 1137 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi penalized a company for issuing its private placement offer letter before filing the required resolution with the Registrar, violating Section 42(3) of the Companies Act. The order highlights that even inadvertent lapses in securities issuance attract penalties.

Related Party Transactions Vs Transaction With A Related Party- A Brief Overview

October 13, 2025 2301 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of difference between Related Party Transactions (RPT) under Section 188 (requiring approval) and broader term ‘Transaction with a Related Party’ for compliance.

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