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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


Penalty Against Ex-Director Set Aside by Regional Director

June 17, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director sets aside penalty on Mr. Gangadharappa Munidra Kumar, former director of Eaglesight Media, for Section 12(1) Companies Act violation, citing his 2014 resignation.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 15th June 2025

June 17, 2025 5160 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed on India’s dynamic tax, GST, customs, and regulatory landscape. This weekly summary for June 9-15, 2025, covers key updates, court rulings, and policy changes from IT, DGFT, SEBI, MCA, IBBI, and RBI.

Applicability of Valuation Certificate under FEMA and Companies Act

June 17, 2025 8322 Views 0 comment Print

In India, valuation of shares plays a crucial role in corporate transactions such as fundraising, mergers, employee stock options, and foreign investments. Two major legal frameworks govern share valuation: the FEMA and Companies Act, 2013.

Transition to MCA21 V3: Filing of e-Form CSR-2 – MCA Guidelines

June 16, 2025 3669 Views 0 comment Print

MCA announces CSR-2 e-Form filing on V3 portal post MCA21 V2 decommissioning. Filing open from 14th July to 15th August 2025. Details inside.

MCA Waives Late Fees for 13 Forms During V3 Upgrade

June 16, 2025 21531 Views 0 comment Print

MCA relaxes additional fees for 13 e-forms due to MCA21 V3 migration. Forms due till July 31 can be filed by August 15, 2025, without extra charges.

All about MCA V3 Lot-3 Forms to Go Live from July 14, 2025

June 16, 2025 8070 Views 1 comment Print

MCA21 V3 Company Module Lot-3 to go live on July 14, 2025, with 38 updated forms, linked filing, offline options, and improved compliance features.

Practical Process for Compounding of offences under Companies Act, 2013

June 16, 2025 2883 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the compounding of offences under Section 441 of the Companies Act, 2013 (and erstwhile Section 621A of 1956 Act). Learn about compoundable and non-compoundable offences, the authorities involved (NCLT, RD), and the practical steps for filing a compounding application.

Guide to Opening a Demat Account for Private Companies in India

June 16, 2025 2028 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Demat account opening for private companies in India. Learn about the mandatory process, essential steps, and required documents for compliance and digital security management.

NCLT cannot directly order ROC investigation but can direct Central Government: NCLAT

June 15, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai partly allows an appeal, clarifying that NCLT cannot directly order ROC investigation but can direct the Central Government. The Tribunal modified bank account operation directives to increase transparency amid siphoning allegations in a family company dispute.

NCLAT upholds NCLT’s Power to Refer Fraud Cases to SFIO

June 15, 2025 1206 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi confirms NCLT’s jurisdiction under Companies Act S.213 and NCLT Rules 11 to refer corporate fraud cases to SFIO, even during IBC. Upholds probe into Bhuvana Infra Projects, Bank of Maharashtra, and directors based on forensic audit.

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