Follow Us:

Companies Act

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.

Latest Articles


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 72 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 78 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 54 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 516 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


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 4446 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 16479 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 717 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 93 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 60 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 69 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 87 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 72 Views 0 comment Print


All about Independent Directors under Companies Act,2013

February 7, 2015 18023 Views 0 comment Print

The new concept of having Independent Director is a welcome step for corporate governance in India. The Act, 2013 has conferred greater empowerment upon Independent Director’s to ensure that the management & affairs of a company is being run fairly and smoothly.

Concise chart on Related Party Transactions

February 7, 2015 5228 Views 0 comment Print

1. The reference of financials is as per last audited financial statements. 2. Proposal needs previous approval of Audit Committee. 3. Thereafter proposal needs previous approval of Board Meeting in terms of approval of Audit Committee.

Private Placement Under Companies Act and Rules

February 6, 2015 7034 Views 2 comments Print

Section 42 of the Companies Act,2013 and Rule 14 of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) rules ,2014 deals with Private Placement. Private placement means any offer of securities or invitation to subscribe securities to a select group of persons by a company (other than by way of public offer) through issue of a private placement offer letter and which satisfies the conditions specified in this section.

Related Party Transaction Analysis- Section 188 of Companies Act 2013

February 6, 2015 77628 Views 1 comment Print

Applicability of Section 188: Section 188 Related to related Party Transaction applies to Both Public Limited and Private Limited Companies. Related Party with reference to a Company, means – a director or his relative; a Key Managerial Personnel or his relative; a firm, in which a director , manager or his relative is a partner;

Loan To Director under Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013

February 5, 2015 16120 Views 0 comment Print

कम्पनीज एक्ट 2013 की धारा 185(1) के प्रावधानों के अनुसार कंपनी को अपने डायरेक्टर या किसी ऐसे PERSON को जिसमे डायरेक्टर का हित है को लोन, गारंटी या सिक्यूरिटी देने से मना किया गया है यह धारा काफी DEBATABLE है क्योकि इस धारा के ORIGINAL सेंटेंस को पढने से ऐसा लगता है की कंपनी किसी ऐसे कंपनी को भी लोन दे सकती है जिसमे डायरेक्टर इंटरेस्टेड है यदि धारा 186 के प्रावधानों का पालन कर लिया जाता है तो. क्योकि धारा 185 की शुरुवात इस प्रकार है

Related Party Transactions under Companies Act 2013 & Revised Clause 49

February 4, 2015 31116 Views 0 comment Print

What is a Related Party Transaction? Under Section 188 of Companies Act, 2013 Entering into any contract or arrangement with a related party with respect to:- a) Sale, purchase or supply of any goods or materials; b) Selling or otherwise disposing of, or buying, property of any kind; c) Leasing of property of any kind; d) Availing or rendering of any services;

How to incorporate a One Person Company?

February 3, 2015 53418 Views 7 comments Print

Detailed Procedure Procedure of Incorporation of a One Person Company (OPC) Under Companies Act,2013. Step 1: Acquire DSC. Step 2: Acquire Director Identification Number Step 3: Register DSC on mca website.

Financial Statement, Board Report under Companies Act,2013

February 3, 2015 50030 Views 0 comment Print

Section 134 of the Companies Act,2013 and Rule 8 & 9 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules,2014 deals with the Financial Statement and Board Report. Signing of the Financial Statement: The financial statement, including consolidated financial statement, if any, shall be approved by the Board of Directors and shall be signed by

Section 68- Power of company to purchase its own securities

February 3, 2015 1908 Views 0 comment Print

Extract of Section 68 of the Companies Act 2013- Section 68 -Power of company to purchase its own securities (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, but subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), a company may purchase its own shares or other specified securities (hereinafter referred to as buy-back) out of— (a) its free […]

Specimen of Directors’ Report / CSR Report– Companies Act, 2013

February 2, 2015 113978 Views 0 comment Print

Author has compiled Specimen of Directors’ Report, Corporate Social Responsibility Report and Form No. AOC-2 as per Companies Act, 2013 for ready reference of our readers, which can be used for Compilation of Annual Reports.

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031