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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


Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013: IFSC Exemptions Proposed & Interest Benchmark Challenges

September 19, 2025 2433 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering limits on loans and investments, approval requirements, and recent IFSC exemptions.

Fast-Track Mergers Expanded: Section 233 & CAA Amendment Rules 2025

September 18, 2025 5796 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2025 expand Section 233 fast-track mergers to more unlisted companies, include demergers, and allow certain cross-border mergers via Regional Director approval.

ROC Hyderabad Imposes Penalty for failure to appoint Independent Directors

September 18, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Hyderabad has penalized Virupaksha Organics and its directors for failing to appoint two independent directors as required under the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty Imposed for 9 Year Default in Board Committee Constitution

September 18, 2025 330 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Hyderabad has penalized Virupaksha Organics and its directors for failing to constitute a Nomination and Remuneration Committee under the Companies Act, 2013.

ROC Penalizes Company and Officers for Incomplete Board Report

September 18, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Shree Krishna Impex Ventures is penalized by the Gwalior Registrar of Companies for an incomplete and unsigned Board Report, violating the Companies Act.

Directors and Officers Held Liable for Delayed Board Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

Officers of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, including the CFO and Company Secretary, faced penalties after board minutes were finalized 215 days late. The case clarifies officers’ accountability under Section 118(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Penalized for 182-Day Delay in Board Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposed penalties on Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and its officers for violating Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013 by finalizing board meeting minutes 182 days late. The ruling underscores the importance of timely compliance in corporate governance.

MCA Issues Penalty for Continued Registered Office Non-Compliance

September 18, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

Directors and the company were fined for continued default in maintaining a registered office, highlighting the consequences of ignoring Section 12 requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.

Changes to Fast-Track Mergers in India with effect from 4th September 2025

September 18, 2025 1569 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains recent changes to India’s fast-track merger rules, including new eligibility criteria for start-ups, unlisted companies, and foreign entities.

Directors Penalized for Missing Disclosures in Annual Board Report

September 17, 2025 717 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai fines Maxwell Life Science for failing to disclose mandatory details in its Board Report, violating the Companies Act, 2013.

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