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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 126 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 55059 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 3450 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 9384 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 204 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 16140 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 279 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 Simple Excel-Based Compliance Tool for Small Companies and Professionals

October 4, 2025 9396 Views 3 comments Print

Simple Excel tool automates compliance checks for small businesses and professionals. Input 8 metrics to instantly confirm applicability of 35 statutory requirements.

NCLAT allowed majority shareholders to purchase company property after directors violated interim order restraining its sale

October 4, 2025 1083 Views 0 comment Print

The subsequent Agreement to Sell and the Tripartite Agreement entered into without the prior leave of the Tribunal, and without informing or involving the majority shareholders or the Board of the Company, suffered from procedural impropriety and lack of authority.

Orissa HC Stays ROC Order, Refers Share Mismanagement Case to NCLT

October 4, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

High Court stayed operation of an ROC order concerning alleged illegal share transfers and unauthorized director appointments, directing petitioner to approach NCLT Cuttack for a specialized adjudication.

Former MD Not Obliged to Respond to Company Notice: Telangana HC

October 4, 2025 1047 Views 0 comment Print

Judgment highlights that responsibility to respond to notices under Sections 94 & 179 of under BNSS 2023 lies with company’s current authorized representatives, not former directors.

Independent Directors: Role in Corporate Governance & Law

October 3, 2025 2766 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the role of Independent Directors (IDs) under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR in ensuring good corporate governance. IDs provide oversight, protect minority interests, and enhance transparency and accountability on the board.

Branch Audit under Companies Act, 2013

October 3, 2025 2331 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the statutory framework of Branch Audit under the Companies Act, 2013, including the role of the branch and central auditors. Learn about their responsibilities, reporting requirements, and the reliance on SA 600.

Procedure for Resignation of a Company Director and DIR-12 Form

October 2, 2025 1272 Views 0 comment Print

यदि कोई निदेशक (Director) कंपनी से इस्तीफा देना चाहता है, तो निदेशक के इस्तीफे की प्रक्रिया कंपनी अधिनियम, 2013 की धारा 168 में उल्लिखित है। इसमें यह बताया गया है कि यदि कोई निदेशक इस्तीफा देना चाहता है, तो सबसे पहले वह कंपनी को इस्तीफे का एक नोटिस देगा। इसके बाद कंपनी निदेशक के इस्तीफे के […]

IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2025

October 1, 2025 1950 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notifies amendment to IEPF Rules, 2016, substituting Form IEPF-5 with effect from 6 October 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013.

NFRA Guidelines on Audit of Non-Financial Impairment

October 1, 2025 2397 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA’s Series 4 focuses on auditor-Audit Committee communication regarding Ind AS 36 (Impairment) and SA 540 (Accounting Estimates). It details the required audit procedures, indicators, and potential questions.

Director Resignation Process and Documentation under Companies Act 2013

October 1, 2025 2649 Views 0 comment Print

A director resigns by submitting a written notice, which the company must accept via a Board Resolution. The company files DIR-12 with ROC, and the director may optionally file DIR-11.

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