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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 138 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 507 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 309 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 780 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 483 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 17919 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 2112 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 96 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


MCA Amends IEPF Refund Rules for Unclaimed Securities

October 11, 2025 1416 Views 0 comment Print

Effective October 6, 2025, the MCA introduced the Investor Education and Protection Fund Amendment Rules, 2025, modernizing the refund process.

GST paid on exempted services to be refunded back without applying period of limitation

October 11, 2025 1350 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that since services by way of renting of residential dwelling for use as residents is exempted from payment of GST, GST already paid is to be refunded back without considering period of limitation. Thus, writ petition is allowed.

MCA Penalizes Companies & Directors for Non-Filing of Annual Returns & Financial Statements

October 10, 2025 21810 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur issues Order PO/ADJ/10-2025/KN/00752, imposing an ₹83,400 penalty on Haiderpur Fertilizer Producer Co. and its 5 directors for late filing of FY2024 Financial Statements.

ROC Kanpur Penalizes Producer Company for Non-Filing of Financial Statements

October 10, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

Haiderpur Fertilizer Producer Company Ltd. and its directors were penalized for failing to file Financial Statements for FY 2022-23. ROC Kanpur imposed fines under Section 137(3) of the Companies Act, highlighting directors’ personal liability.

Companies Act Section 137: ROC Penalizes Defaulting Officers for Delayed Filings

October 10, 2025 855 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur’s order dated 10/10/2025 imposes a ₹175,450 penalty on Haiderpur Fertilizer Producer Company and its five directors for failing to file the Financial Statements (AOC-4).

MCA Enforces Heavy Penalties for Default in Annual Return Filing

October 10, 2025 30321 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies penalized both the company and its officers for non-compliance with Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013. No response or hearing request was received, leading to automatic imposition of fines.

ROC Fines Producer Co. ₹4.32 Lakhs for Annual Return Default

October 10, 2025 330 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur penalizes Haiderpur Fertilizer Producer Co. and five directors ₹4.32 Lakhs under Section 92(5) for failing to file the Annual Return for FY 2022-23.

Annual Return Non-Compliance: MCA Issues Penalties to Company & Officers

October 10, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

A fertilizer company and its officers were penalized for failing to file annual returns for FY 2021-22, reinforcing that both corporate and personal liability applies under the Companies Act.

Section 92(5) Violation: How Non-Filing of Annual Returns Attracts Fines

October 10, 2025 990 Views 0 comment Print

Penalties were imposed for continued non-compliance in filing annual returns, underscoring directors’ accountability and the personal financial consequences of default.

Company & Directors Fined for non-filing of Annual Returns in Form MGT-7

October 10, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur levied penalties on CSC Barikhas and its officers for non-submission of Annual Returns in Form MGT-7. The order reinforces timely filing obligations under Section 92 of the Companies Act.

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