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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55044 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3447 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1782 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1056 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9372 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 5283 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16113 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print


A Guide on How to Register a Company

November 22, 2025 3291 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the complete online process to register your business, including DIN, DSC, MOA, AOA, and MCA compliance.

ROC imposes Penalty for Not Updating Altered Share Capital in Memorandum

November 20, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that failure to reflect authorised capital alteration in every copy of the Memorandum violated Section 15(1), resulting in a penalty on the company and its directors. The ruling reinforces strict compliance with documentation updates.

Nidhi Companies Exposed: The Truth Behind Deposits, New Rules & Massive Penalties!

November 19, 2025 4413 Views 0 comment Print

Nidhi Companies Exposed: New MCA Rules (2022 & 2024) enforce ₹20 Lakh NOF and mandatory declaration (NDH-4). Learn about major penalties, deposit safety, and name restrictions.

Fast-Track Merger Regime: Key Amendments And Implications 2025

November 19, 2025 3468 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment widens FTM eligibility to more company structures and adds procedural clarity. It streamlines mergers but retains some compliance challenges.

FDI in India: A Critical Legal & Compliance Analysis with Recent Developments

November 19, 2025 2205 Views 0 comment Print

Breaks down India’s modern FDI framework, highlighting sectoral liberalization, reporting requirements and the compliance discipline needed for risk-free investment.

A Complete Guide to Charge Registration Under Company Law

November 18, 2025 2184 Views 0 comment Print

Explains the statutory process for creating, registering and satisfying charges, including timelines, forms and the consequences of non-registration.

ROC Imposes Penalties for Delayed Appointment of Independent Directors

November 18, 2025 1671 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad imposes penalties for delayed appointment of independent directors, noting 81 days of non-compliance and directing payment under Section 172.

ROC Fines Company for Not Printing Registered Office Details on Letterheads

November 18, 2025 1269 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad imposes penalties for failure to include registered office details on company letterheads for multiple years, citing violation of Section 12(8).

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Forming Audit Committee & Appointing Independent Directors

November 13, 2025 858 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad penalized the company and its director for failing to appoint independent directors and constitute an audit committee within the mandated timeline. The order outlines the default period, penalty amounts, and compliance requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Whole-Time Company Secretary

November 13, 2025 897 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad levied penalties for failing to appoint a Company Secretary within the required timeframe after capital increase triggered Section 203 compliance. The order details the 408-day delay and the imposed penalty amounts.

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