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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


Extract of Board’s Report: Format, Disclosures & MCA Compliance

July 18, 2025 28476 Views 1 comment Print

MCA mandates structured extract of Board’s Report in AOC-4; clause-wise digital format required for accurate, compliant, and transparent company filings.

Official liquidator directed to undertake valuation of disputed property through ITCOT

July 18, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

The Official Liquidator is directed to undertake and complete valuation of the building on S.F.No.79/1 through ITCOT at rates earlier approved by this Court within 60 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

DRHP to Final Prospectus: What’s Really Behind the Fine Print?

July 18, 2025 2466 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the DRHP, RHP, and Final Prospectus in Indian IPOs. Learn about regulatory compliance, investor disclosures, and legal liabilities.

Attachment under PMLA cannot be undone because of CIRP

July 17, 2025 1464 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that section 238 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 [IBC] cannot override the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 [PMLA]. Thus, attachment under PMLA cannot be undone merely because CIRP is ongoing.

Independent Directors: Legal Insights and Red Flags

July 17, 2025 1893 Views 0 comment Print

Resignations of Independent Directors raise concerns over their autonomy in promoter-led firms. A legal and governance review explores the challenges and reforms needed.

Voluntary winding up for a Public Limited Company Under IBC 2016

July 17, 2025 1377 Views 0 comment Print

If a company (including a Public Limited Company) wants to voluntarily wind itself up these days, it’s almost entirely governed by Section 59 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) and the specific regulations from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for voluntary liquidation.

Form PAS-6: Share Capital Reconciliation Report Guide

July 17, 2025 3588 Views 2 comments Print

Understand Form PAS-6, the half-yearly reconciliation of share capital audit report. Learn its applicability, filing requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

Elucidating Legal Nuances of Company Name Change in India

July 17, 2025 1554 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to the legal process of changing a company’s name in India, covering required approvals, filings, and compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.

ROC penalises Company & directors for failing to maintain minimum member count

July 16, 2025 777 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad imposes penalties on Kheria Autocomp Ltd. and directors for failing to maintain minimum member count under Companies Act, 2013.

Compulsory winding up for a Public Limited Company

July 16, 2025 1377 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the compulsory winding-up process for Public Limited Companies in India under the Companies Act, 2013, including grounds, petitioners, and procedural steps.

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