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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 135 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 504 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 309 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 780 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 483 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 17865 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 270 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 2103 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 96 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


Government Appoints New NFRA Chairperson, Members

August 27, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has appointed a new Chairperson and three full-time Members to the National Financial Reporting Authority for a three-year term.

Migration of Forms from MCA V2 to V3 Portal: New AOC-4 Filing

August 26, 2025 3258 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA has completed its V3 portal migration, changing how professionals file AOC-4. Learn about new requirements, including linked forms and photographic evidence.

Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2025

August 26, 2025 1974 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued an amendment to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, substituting Form No. RD-1, effective from September 15, 2025.

Private vs Public Companies: Remuneration Rules Compared

August 25, 2025 4944 Views 0 comment Print

Compare the rules for managerial remuneration in public and private companies under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about legal caps, disclosures, and penalties.

Secretarial Audit: Beyond Secretarial Compliances

August 25, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

Secretarial Audit is a corporate governance tool that analyzes a company’s balance sheet to ensure financial transactions comply with laws and regulations.

Related Party Transactions: Legal Framework in India

August 25, 2025 6411 Views 0 comment Print

Explore India’s legal framework for Related Party Transactions (RPTs). Learn about the definition, types of transactions, approval matrices, and exemptions under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations.

Failure to Maintain Minimum Number of Directors – ROC imposes Penalty

August 25, 2025 1470 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) has fined Check Point Software Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. and a director for failing to maintain the minimum number of directors.

Time limit prescribed under Liquidation Regulation 2B is directory & not mandatory

August 23, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai held that time limit prescribed under Regulation 2B of the IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 for completing and operationalising scheme of arrangement u/s. 230 of the Companies Act is only directory and not mandatory. Accordingly, extension of further 90 days granted.

Resolution plan of Corporate Debtor approved as requirement of Section 30(2) of IBC satisfied

August 23, 2025 507 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Mumbai held that resolution plan of Corporate Debtor [Shivom Investment and Consultancy Limited] as submitted by Successful Resolution Applicant [Prashantbhai Ghanshyambhai Ukani] stands approved as meets the requirement of section 30(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Whn COC approved resolution plan with required majority, Adjudicating Authority’s Role was limited to section 30(2) compliance check

August 21, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

Resolution plan for Steadfast Shipping Private Limited was approved under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, after finding that the plan met all requirements under Section 30(2) of the Code and was approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) with 100% voting share.

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