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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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Unregistered Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Fema / RBI : RBI has created a new category called Unregistered Type 1 NBFC for companies operating only with internal or group funds and witho...

May 13, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Surrender of Duplicate Director Identification Number (DIN)

Company Law : Registrar of Companies clarified that Section 155 absolutely prohibits holding more than one DIN. Penalties were imposed even thou...

May 13, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

How to Register a Private Limited Company Fast in India?

Company Law : This guide explains the complete process for quick Private Limited Company registration in India, including required documents, DS...

May 13, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Rationalisation of AOC-4 Filing Framework under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : A Discussion Perspective A company is owned by its shareholders and managed by its Board of Directors. However, the framework of c...

May 12, 2026 579 Views 0 comment Print

Step-by-Step Guide to Share Buyback Compliance Under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : A practical overview of the legal procedure, timelines, and filings required for buy-back of shares, highlighting compliance essen...

May 5, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print


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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 4461 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 16497 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 720 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 1773 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 1362 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 366 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 327 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 315 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 237 Views 0 comment Print

No statutory mandate for valuation report for reduction of share capital: SC

Company Law : Supreme Court held that section 66 of the Companies Act, 2013 doesn’t require mandatory obtaining or circulating of formal valua...

March 12, 2026 1263 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ROC Imposes Penalty for Missing PAN and Email Details in PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Chennai penalised a company and its director for failing to disclose PAN and e-mail IDs of allottees in Form PAS-3. The order ...

May 13, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Furnish PAN & Email IDs in PAS-3

Company Law : ROC Chennai penalised a Nidhi company and its directors for incomplete allottee disclosures in Form PAS-3. The order clarifies tha...

May 13, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as PAS-3 Did Not Mention Occupation of Allottees

Company Law : ROC Chennai penalised a Nidhi company and its directors for filing incomplete allottee details in Form PAS-3. The ruling clarifies...

May 13, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to 513-Day Delay in Filing Annual Return MGT-7

Company Law : ROC Chennai penalised a company and its director for filing Form MGT-7 more than 500 days late under Section 92 of the Companies A...

May 13, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to 313-Day Delay in Filing MGT-14 for Board Resolution

Company Law : ROC Chennai penalised a company and its director for delayed filing of Form MGT-14 relating to approval of financial statements an...

May 13, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print


Provisions/ Procedure for Shifting of Registered Office-Companies Act, 2013

April 6, 2015 113434 Views 7 comments Print

Provisions regarding registered office of a company are primarily contained in Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. As per Section 12, every company is required on and from the 15th day of its incorporation and at all times thereafter to have a registered office which is capable of receiving and acknowledging all communications and notices as may be addressed to it.

Cash flow statement mandatory under Companies Act 2013

April 6, 2015 1402296 Views 32 comments Print

The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act or New Act) brought in many changes which directly impact preparation of financial statements and require understanding of the new definitions and provisions. Earlier, The Company act 1956 didn’t include cash flow statement in the Definition of Financial statement.

Incorporation of One Person Company- A Practical approach

April 6, 2015 5238 Views 0 comment Print

With the introduction of concept of One Person Company (hereinafter OPC) in Companies Act, 2013 individuals doing business as sole proprietors will now be able to avail the benefits of limited liability without a second person to form a company.

Minutes of Proceedings of General Meeting, Meeting of Board of Directors and Other Meeting and Resolutions passed by Postal Ballot

April 3, 2015 4796 Views 0 comment Print

Under Section 118 of Companies Act, 2013 every Company is required to cause the minutes of the proceedings of every: 1. General Meeting of any class of shareholders or creditors; 2. Resolution passed by Postal Ballot; 3. Meeting of Board of Directors or committee of the Board

Ponzi Virus that floored companies & investors like Tsunami – Companies Act, 1956 & Companies Act, 2013

April 1, 2015 1547 Views 0 comment Print

In 2013 and 2014 Ponzi Virus attacked companies and brought them down to their knees. Public at large were see to suffer. There were deaths, hue and cry all round. Governments stood shaken. Supreme Court had to intervene. About 200 plus companies were named having engaging money circulation schemes without SEBI registration which is mandatory.

Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2015

March 31, 2015 19317 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sections 73 and 76 read with sub-section (1) of section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014,

Related Party Transaction Under Companies Act, 2013 (Section- 184,188)

March 31, 2015 98915 Views 8 comments Print

INDEX OF ARTICLE: FAQ’S RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS: THRESHOLD LIMITS UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013. NOTES FOR SECTION- 188. DEFINITION OF RELATED PARTY BY DIAGRAMS.

Download MCA Fee Calculator for Change in Authorised Share Capital

March 30, 2015 163647 Views 17 comments Print

Here is the Fee Calculator(EXCEL) required for MCA E-Form SH-7 in case of Declaration of Changes in Authorised Share Capital of the Company to ROC u/s 64(1), Rule 15 of Companies(Share Capital and Debentures Rules,2014. Calculator will be Useful for Practising Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries and other Corporate Law Professionals. Click here to Download […]

Act before it’s too late: Section 74 scares all!

March 30, 2015 6948 Views 0 comment Print

One of the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 (Act 2013/Act) which has almost got sleepless nights to all as we are approaching 31st March is the provisions of section 74. With the introduction of section 74 which was notified on April 01, 2014, any deposit accepted by a Company had to be repaid in terms of section 74 (1). But are all the companies in a position to do it? What if the companies cannot repay? Below we discuss the shortcomings faced by companies for complying with section 74.

All about Incorporation of A Company

March 29, 2015 19534 Views 0 comment Print

The procedure for Incorporation of is as follows:- 1. Obtain Digital Signature- The Subscriber applying for availability of name and the proposed Directors need to have DSC. AS per Ministry of Corporate Affairs Class-II DSC is required for e-Filings under MCA21. 2. Obtain DIN- As envisaged under section 153 an individual intending to become Director needs to obtain DIN. For obtaining DIN e-form DIR-3 has to be filed which has to be certified by a practicing professional.

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