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.
Corporate Law : Understand foreign contribution, FCRA eligibility, Section 2(1)(h), Section 3 prohibitions, and registration requirements under th...
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...
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...
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...
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 ...
Company Law : MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...
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...
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...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Learn about common mistakes to avoid when registering a company in India, including name selection, business structure, address details, and documentation errors.
Understand preferential issue rules under the Companies Act and SEBI ICDR Regulations, covering definitions, eligibility, pricing, disclosures, and allotment procedures for listed entities.
An analysis of the Audit Committee’s authority over omnibus approvals for related party transactions under Indian company law, including criteria, limitations, and the implications of unratified transactions.
Understand the importance of a company’s name and the Central Government’s regulatory role under the Companies Act, 2013, including provisions for name changes and trademark protection.
Although this protection does not extend to civil consequences such as forfeiture of property, cancellation of licenses, or debarment from business activities, any retrospective application of a penal or quasi-penal provision must be narrowly interpreted.
The NCLT Ahmedabad case of Hitesh Shah & Anr vs. Aquafil Polymers Company Pvt Ltd & Ors examines whether an arbitration clause in a Share Purchase Agreement overrides NCLT’s jurisdiction in oppression and mismanagement petitions.
This article outlines the valuation methodology for Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) under the Companies Act, 2013, covering contractual terms, accounting standards, and common valuation models like Binomial and Black-Scholes.
Forensic audits detect financial crime and fraud, crucial given rising digital fraud. Company Secretaries, with their legal and investigative skills, are suited to perform these specialized audits, ensuring compliance and aiding legal proceedings.
Erroneous MCA data classifying Independent Directors as ‘Directors’ leads to legal issues, prompting a systemic correction to protect governance professionals.
Delhi High Court orders MCA to review independent director’s request for designation correction in official records to prevent undue legal implications.
