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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 129 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 55059 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 3450 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 9384 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 384 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 204 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 16143 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


Anti Money Laundering Framework For Insurance Companies

July 26, 2025 1458 Views 0 comment Print

India’s PMLA, 2002, mandates a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework for insurance companies, involving KYC, risk assessment, suspicious transaction reporting, and employee training to combat financial crime.

NCLAT has no jurisdiction to entertain appeal after expiry of prescribed and condonable period

July 26, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that limitation period u/s. 61(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code commences from date of order and not dependent on knowledge of order to ED. Further, once prescribed and condonable periods expires, NCLAT has no jurisdiction to entertain appeal.

Arbitration Deposit Valid Against OPC but No Personal Liability for Sole Shareholder Without Contractual Basis: HC

July 25, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court sets aside personal liability for One Person Company director in arbitration, upholding asset deposit by the company. Judgment clarifies Section 17 powers.

MCA Penalizes Officer for 359-Day Delay in Filing SBO Declaration

July 25, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

VERMES MICRODISPENSING INDIA Private Limited and its directors were fined by the ROC for a delay of 359 days in filing a declaration of a significant beneficial owner.

ROC Imposes Penalty for carrying on business outside MOA authorised objects

July 25, 2025 960 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad has imposed a penalty on GUJARAT PEANUT AND AGRI PRODUCTS LTD. and its directors for operating outside its Memorandum of Association for over five years.

Form DPT-3 Filing – Due Date, Applicability, Penalties & Procedure

July 25, 2025 19836 Views 0 comment Print

Learn all about Form DPT-3 under the Companies Act, 2013 – applicability, due date, exemptions, penalties for non-filing, and step-by-step filing procedure. Ensure timely compliance and avoid penalties.

What Is ROC Annual Filing & Forms Are Required for Private Limited Companies?

July 25, 2025 5697 Views 0 comment Print

his article explains everything you need to know about ROC Annual Filing for private limited firms in simple, everyday language.

Bonus Share Issuance: Regulations, Process & Benefits

July 24, 2025 8436 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about bonus share issuance, including conditions, eligible reserves, and the step-by-step process for unlisted and listed companies in India.

Charge registered with CERSAI to be treated as secured Financial Creditor

July 24, 2025 1188 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that appellant to be treated as secured Financial Creditor based on the registered charge with CERSAI in accordance with Regulation 21 of the IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016. Accordingly, appeal allowed and order set aside.

Detailed Guide to Compounding of Offences under Companies Act, 2013

July 24, 2025 4437 Views 2 comments Print

Section 441 allows compounding of certain company law offences, avoiding prosecution through penalties. Learn procedure, scope, and list of compoundable sections.

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