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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 18297 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


ROC imposes Penalty for failing to maintain proper minute books

June 24, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad imposes penalties on Harsh Gathani Enterprise Private Limited and two officers for failing to maintain proper minute books under Section 118(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Comprehensive Guide to Issue of Shares With Differential Voting Rights (DVR)

June 23, 2025 3687 Views 0 comment Print

Article provides a detailed understanding of Differential Voting Rights (DVR) shares, their legal framework, benefits, conditions and procedure for their issuance in India.

MCA Announces Launch of 38 New Company Forms on V3 Portal

June 23, 2025 2187 Views 0 comment Print

MCA announced rollout of final set of 38 company forms—including 13 Annual Filing and 6 Audit/Cost Audit forms—on its V3 portal, scheduled to go live on 14 July 2025 at 12:00 AM.

IICA Opens Internship Applications for Media and Communications

June 22, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

Apply for internships at IICA in Corporate Communications. Open to media, journalism, and PR students. Flexible duration, stipend offered. Details inside.

India’s CSR Law: Applicability, Rules & Penalties

June 21, 2025 5142 Views 0 comment Print

Understand India’s CSR regulations, including applicability thresholds, committee formation, board duties, implementation channels, financial obligations, disclosure norms, and penalties for non-compliance.

How to Use MCA Portal for OPC Annual Return Submission?

June 20, 2025 1470 Views 0 comment Print

This guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step process to help you file your OPC Annual Return through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal.

MCA Amends Corporate Reporting & E-Filing Forms from July 14, 2025

June 20, 2025 18105 Views 0 comment Print

Effective July 14, 2025, the MCA introduces new disclosure norms for Director’s Reports and mandates digital filing with updated e-Forms (AOC-4, ADT-4, CRA, GNL-1, MGT-7). These changes aim to enhance transparency and streamline compliance.

Appointment of Nominee director under Companies Act, 2013

June 19, 2025 5322 Views 0 comment Print

A Nominee Director holds a unique position on a company’s Board of Directors. They are individuals appointed to the board by specific entities such as financial institutions, banks, investors, or even government bodies. Their primary role is to represent the interests of the nominating party, ensuring that the company’s decisions align with the terms of […]

MCA Designates Special Courts for Corporate Offenses

June 18, 2025 1020 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) designates Special Courts in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh for the speedy trial of offenses under Section 435 of the Companies Act, 2013, as per a June 18, 2025 notification.

Corporate Restructuring Simplified: MCA Set to Expand Fast-Track Merger Route

June 18, 2025 1893 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) has come up with a Draft Notification on April 6, 2025, proposing key amendments to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016. These amendments are oriented towards expanding the fast-track merger route enshrined under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) by […]

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