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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 120 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 55047 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 3447 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 9375 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 201 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 16119 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


Directors Fined for failing to disclose statutory information in Director Report

September 17, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai imposes penalties on Maxwell Life Science Limited and its directors for failing to include mandatory disclosures in the company’s Board Report.

MCA invites public comments on Indian Multidisciplinary Partnership firms

September 17, 2025 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has invited public comments to explore establishment of Indian Multidisciplinary Partnership (MDP) firms to help domestic firms compete globally.

Penalty Imposed for Delay Between Consecutive Board Meetings

September 17, 2025 573 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai fines Radiant Life Care Private Limited and its director for a 42-day delay between two board meetings, violating the Companies Act, 2013.

Non Convertible Debentures: Private Placement, Listing & Compliance

September 16, 2025 4137 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) as a corporate financing tool, detailing the process for private placement, regulatory compliance, and key disclosures.

ROC Hyderabad Imposes Penalty for Private Placement Rule Violation

September 16, 2025 1155 Views 0 comment Print

An ROC Hyderabad order imposes a penalty on Chiraharit Limited and its directors for violating Section 42(6) of the Companies Act, 2013, by not opening a separate bank account for a preferential issue.

ROC Mumbai Imposes ₹4 Lakh Penalty for Non-Disclosure in Board Report

September 16, 2025 1542 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, has issued a penalty against Maxwell Life Science and its directors for failing to include mandatory disclosures in their Board Report for FY 2021-22.

MCA Fines Company and Director for Registered Office Non-Compliance

September 16, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Goa fined SKEXXA Technology Pvt Ltd and its directors ₹50,000 each for not maintaining a registered office as required under Section 12 of the Companies Act.

NFRA-2 Annual Return Know ‘Why’ & ‘How’

September 16, 2025 1836 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the NFRA-2 Annual Return, a mandatory filing for specified auditors. Discover who must file, the reporting period, and the required contents of the form.

ROC Mumbai Dropped Adjudication as Director Register Lapses Compounded Earlier

September 16, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai found compliance lapses at Business Asia Consulting Pvt Ltd but dropped penalty as violations were already compounded under the Companies Act.

Section 101 Violation: Penalty on Stanley OEM Sofas for AGM Held Without Notice

September 15, 2025 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the 21-day notice rule for general meetings under the Companies Act, 2013, including penalties and the 95% consent provision for shorter notices.

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