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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


Criminal case u/s. 454(8) of Companies Act not maintainable amidst pending appeal

May 21, 2025 990 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that criminal case under section 454(8) of the Companies Act unsustainable since appeal filed by the petitioner against the penalty order is still pending consideration. Thus, the Criminal Miscellaneous Cases allowed and complaint quashed.

Delay in Filing Scheme of Compromise U/S 230 Not Condoned as no Auction Flaws found

May 21, 2025 696 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai held that delayed filing of scheme of compromise u/s. 230 of the Companies Act cannot be condoned since there was no procedural flaw in conducting the auction till the stage it was finalized by the issuance of the sale certificate.

Raising Capital through Debentures: Guide for Private Limited Companies

May 20, 2025 4818 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal framework, requirements, and types of debentures for Private Limited Companies in India under the Companies Act, 2013, including FEMA compliance.

How to file PAS 6 In Case of Company having Multiple ISIN

May 20, 2025 3450 Views 1 comment Print

MCA has simplified PAS-6 filing for unlisted public companies with multiple ISINs, allowing consolidated submissions. Learn the revised process, legal framework, and compliance steps.

Preferential Allotment of Shares under Companies Act, 2013

May 20, 2025 18813 Views 0 comment Print

Understand preferential allotment of shares under the Companies Act, 2013, covering legal provisions, procedural steps, valuation, and compliance for private capital raising.

Private Placement vs. Preferential Allotment: Understanding Practical Choice

May 20, 2025 6477 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the distinctions and convergence of private placement (Section 42) and preferential allotment (Section 62(1)(c)) under India’s Companies Act, 2013, for capital raising.

Private Placement of Shares: Key Regulations & Compliance

May 20, 2025 6111 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the legal framework for private placement of shares, including investor limits, offering procedures, and compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.

Flowchart for Private Placement of Shares under Companies Act, 2013

May 20, 2025 5850 Views 0 comment Print

This flowchart outlines the process for private placement of shares under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013, detailing steps, forms, and timelines for compliance.

Due date for filing of Form CSR 2 for FY 23-24 extended till June 30, 2025

May 19, 2025 13017 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced an extension for filing Form CSR-2 for the financial year 2023-24, moving the deadline to June 30, 2025. This amendment to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, provides companies additional time for compliance.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 18th May 2025

May 19, 2025 4302 Views 0 comment Print

India’s key tax, customs, SEBI, IBBI, RBI, and other regulatory and judicial developments from May 12th to 18th, 2025.

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