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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


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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 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


Commercial Tax Dept was secured creditor u/s 52 of IBC; assessee purchaser was directed to recover its cost from other creditors

September 8, 2025 441 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee’s remedy lied in recovering the amounts wrongly disbursed through the liquidation process, with the liquidator assisting in such recovery. Upon full satisfaction of the 1st Respondent’s dues, the attachment should stand vacated.

Restrictions on Powers of Board under Section 180 of Companies Act, 2013 – A Detailed Analysis

September 6, 2025 4884 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of the restrictions on the powers of a company’s Board of Directors under Section 180 of the Companies Act, 2013, covering key limitations and requirements.

Types of Resolutions under Companies Act, 2013 – Meaning & Templates

September 5, 2025 3045 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to corporate resolutions under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about different types, including Board and Special Resolutions, with examples and templates.

Fast-Track 2.0: MCA broadens scope to cover Demergers and complex Mergers

September 4, 2025 5250 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has expanded eligibility for fast-track mergers to include more companies and demergers, aiming to simplify the process.

Application seeking approval of resolution plan rejected as criteria u/s. 30(2) of IBC not meet

September 4, 2025 768 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Mumbai rejected the application u/s. 30(6) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code [IBC] seeking approval of resolution plan since the same didn’t meet all the criteria laid down in sub-section (2) of Section 30 of the Code read with Regulations 36A and 39 of the CIRP Regulations.

Voluntary Company Strike Off- The Lawful Way to Shut Down a Company

September 4, 2025 2775 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the voluntary company strike-off process in India. Understand the legal provisions, conditions, and step-by-step procedure for removing a company’s name from the Register of Companies.

ROC imposes Penalty for delay in filing Form INC-20A

September 4, 2025 1158 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies has imposed penalties on DAY1 ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITED and its directors for a 59-day delay in filing Form INC-20A under the Companies Act.

Delhi HC Transfers Winding-Up Petition to NCLT Under Companies Act

September 4, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court has transferred a winding-up petition against Madhusudan Auto Limited to the NCLT, aligning with a Supreme Court ruling on jurisdiction.

Calcutta HC Directs ROC to Decide on Removal of Director

September 4, 2025 1143 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Registrar of Companies to decide on a director’s removal despite a pending NCLT case, clarifying the ROC’s duty under company law.

Powers of Board under Section 179 of Companies Act, 2013: Scope & Limits

September 3, 2025 5274 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013, detailing the powers of a company’s Board of Directors, their limitations, and delegation.

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