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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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Foundation of FCRA – Foreign Contribution & Eligibility

Corporate Law : Understand foreign contribution, FCRA eligibility, Section 2(1)(h), Section 3 prohibitions, and registration requirements under th...

July 9, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

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 267 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 55152 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 318 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 3465 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 1809 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 1077 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 9447 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 1464 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 5289 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 90 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 390 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 237 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 216 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 156 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 3660 Views 0 comment Print

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 16281 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 525 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 285 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 201 Views 0 comment Print


MCA Designates Special Courts for Corporate Offenses

June 18, 2025 1089 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) designates Special Courts in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh for the speedy trial of offenses under Section 435 of the Companies Act, 2013, as per a June 18, 2025 notification.

Corporate Restructuring Simplified: MCA Set to Expand Fast-Track Merger Route

June 18, 2025 1983 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) has come up with a Draft Notification on April 6, 2025, proposing key amendments to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016. These amendments are oriented towards expanding the fast-track merger route enshrined under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) by […]

Penalty Against Ex-Director Set Aside by Regional Director

June 17, 2025 780 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 5307 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 9315 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 3882 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 21720 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 8289 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 3162 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 2304 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.

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