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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 18276 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


Companies Act Section 92 & 137: Default & Penalties for Filings

August 18, 2025 1965 Views 0 comment Print

This case study examines if the ROC can prosecute a company for filing defaults under the Companies Act if the company rectifies the issue within 30 days of receiving a notice.

MCA Strikes Off 38,658 Companies and 8,368 LLPs via C-PACE

August 17, 2025 2235 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ C-PACE initiative has reduced the time for voluntary company closures from over 2 years to under 2 months.

Registered Companies in West Bengal Double to 2.5 Lakh in 15 Years

August 17, 2025 1881 Views 0 comment Print

Details on companies with registered offices in West Bengal, including year-wise data on new registrations and the number of firms that relocated their offices from the state.

NCLT Backlog Persists: Nearly 15,000 Cases Pending as of March 2025

August 17, 2025 1641 Views 0 comment Print

The government provides details on pending cases at the NCLT, including year-wise and sector-wise breakdowns and measures being taken to expedite resolutions.

MCA’s C-PACE Speeds Up Company Closure Process

August 17, 2025 1728 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ C-PACE initiative has reduced the time for voluntary company closures from over 2 years to under 2 months.

MCA21 V3 Improves Corporate Governance in India

August 16, 2025 2283 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ MCA21 V3 project is enhancing e-governance for businesses in India by integrating AI, improving transparency, and streamlining services for companies and LLPs.

Appointment of Nominee Directors by Debenture Trustees: Addressing Impediments under Section 164(2) of Companies Act, 2013

August 16, 2025 1761 Views 0 comment Print

Section 71(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 18(3)(e) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, mandates that the Debenture Trustee shall appoint a nominee director in the event of certain defaults by the issuer company. This requirement is further echoed in Regulation 15(1)(e) of the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993.

Types of Companies vis-à-vis Companies Act, 2013

August 16, 2025 3735 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide to the different types of companies in India, including classifications based on liability, members, control, ownership, and size as per the Companies Act, 2013.

Chairman Emeritus Under Companies Act, 2013: A Comprehensive Legal Framework

August 14, 2025 2982 Views 0 comment Print

The Chairman Emeritus role is unregulated under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the legal vacuum, governance implications, and the need for reform.

ROC Penalises Company & Directors for Not Maintaining Registered Office

August 13, 2025 843 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad has fined TREE TOP RESORTS AND SPA PRIVATE LIMITED and its directors after a letter was returned undelivered, indicating the company failed to maintain a registered office.

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