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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 Penalises Company for failing to maintain functional registered office

May 30, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

Manikraj Motors and directors fined Rs 1.5 lakh by ROC Patna for failing to maintain a functional registered office, violating Companies Act.

Non-Maintenance of Minutes by Nidhi Company: MCA imposes Penalty

May 30, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

Tilak Proficient Nidhi Limited and its directors fined by the Registrar of Companies for violating Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding the non-maintenance of minutes books since incorporation.

MCA amends Form No. MGT-7, MGT-7A and MGT-15 from 14th July 2015

May 30, 2025 9879 Views 0 comment Print

MCA introduces Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2025, substituting e-forms MGT-7, MGT-7A, and MGT-15 from July 14.

Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025

May 30, 2025 87390 Views 1 comment Print

MCA’s Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2025. Effective July 14, mandate crucial disclosures on sexual harassment and maternity benefits in Board Reports and introduce new e-Forms like ‘Extract of Board Report’ for financial filings.

MCA amends Forms ADT-1, ADT-2, ADT-3 and ADT-4 from 14th July 2025

May 30, 2025 12513 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued new amendments to the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, effective July 14, 2025, modifying audit-related compliances.

Understanding CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) under Companies Act, 2013

May 28, 2025 4893 Views 1 comment Print

Understand India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, including applicability, spending mandates, committee requirements, and non-compliance penalties.

Company Act 89 Violation: Penalty Reduced from ₹15 Lakh to ₹3 Lakh

May 28, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

Credii Technologies and directors’ penalty for Companies Act Section 89 violation reduced by Regional Director on appeal, citing lack of guidance.

Can a Subsidiary Hold Shares in Its Holding Company?

May 27, 2025 4227 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 19 of the Companies Act, 2013, which prohibits subsidiaries from holding shares in their holding company, with three specific exceptions explained.

Company Secretary Default: Penalty Reduced from ₹15 Lakh to ₹4 Lakh

May 27, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print

Kautilya Warehousing’s penalty for not appointing a Company Secretary reduced on appeal by Regional Director, after initial ROC order.

Revised CAG directions for Statutory Auditors – Section 143(5) of Companies Act

May 23, 2025 15054 Views 0 comment Print

The CAG has issued revised directions for statutory auditors of government companies, effective May 23, 2025, covering investment valuation, IT system accounting, fund utilization, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

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