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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 144 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 510 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 309 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 780 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 483 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 17946 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 1806 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 171 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 381 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 2112 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 96 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


Non-Disclosure of Nomination & Remuneration Committee: MCA Imposes ₹18 Lakh Penalty

May 6, 2025 4647 Views 0 comment Print

BGR Mining & Infra Ltd. penalized for violations of Sections 134(3)(e) & 178(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Penalties total Rs. 18 lakh for FY 2016-19.

All about Form MSME-1

May 3, 2025 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of India’s MSME Act, 2006: classification, registration, payment terms, loan access, dispute resolution, and MCA compliance for delayed payments.

Winding Up of Companies for Non-Filing of Form 20A

May 1, 2025 3360 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about company name removal by the Registrar, including non-commencement of business, inactivity, and unpaid subscriptions post Nov 2018.

How OPC Annual Return Affects Your Business?

April 30, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how filing the OPC Annual Return affects legal compliance, trust, and penalties. Understand due dates and benefits for long-term business stability.

Draft Board Resolution to Act as a Settlor of Trust to Carry Out Activities of AIF

April 28, 2025 1869 Views 0 comment Print

The Draft Board Resolution authorizes the Company to act as the Settlor of a trust established under the Indian Trust Act, 1882, for carrying out activities as an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. The resolution outlines the Board’s approval to […]

Dematerialization Rules for Section 8 Companies under Companies Act 2013

April 28, 2025 2214 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing dematerialization applicability to Section 8 Companies under amended PAS Rules. Key provisions and classification impact on compliance obligations.

Rules for Buyback of Shares

April 28, 2025 6189 Views 0 comment Print

Buybacks are neither a blessing nor a curse—they’re a tool. When used wisely, they can reward shareholders, improve capital efficiency, and reflect corporate confidence. But without strong

Corporate Governance: Board of Directors and Shareholders Dynamics

April 27, 2025 2076 Views 0 comment Print

Explore relationship between boards and shareholders under corporate governance, focusing on roles, rights, and frameworks like India’s Companies Act 2013.

MSME Form-1 Filing: Is Reporting Payments Made Within 45 Days Required?

April 25, 2025 8376 Views 2 comments Print

MSME Form-1 Filing: Do You Really Need to Report Payments Made Within Made Within 45 Days? Introduction The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) introduced Form MSME-1 on 22nd January 2019 to enhance compliance and accountability, requiring companies to report outstanding dues to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) if payments are delayed beyond 45 days. Recent […]

Voluntary Winding-Up of a Private Limited Company: 4 Ways

April 25, 2025 8610 Views 1 comment Print

Explore four legal methods to voluntarily wind up a private company in India, including summary winding up, strike-off, and liquidation under IBC.

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