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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


Common mistakes frequently observed in Financial Statements for Corporate entities

May 13, 2025 1743 Views 0 comment Print

Discover frequent errors in corporate financial statements, including misclassifications, incorrect depreciation, revenue recognition issues, and disclosure failures. Learn to ensure accurate reporting.

Stamp Duty Rates and Payment on Issue and Transfer of Shares in Maharashtra

May 13, 2025 66225 Views 2 comments Print

Understand stamp duty on Maharashtra shares (physical/demat). Covers applicable acts, rates for issue/transfer, and payment methods via state portals or automated systems post-2020.

Director liable to pay to company undue gains realised from breach of duties: Delhi HC

May 12, 2025 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court hears a suit regarding a business dispute between directors of Paramount Coaching Centre involving allegations of setting up a competing venture.

Analysis fo Companies (Indian Accounting standards) Amendment Rule 2025

May 12, 2025 2442 Views 0 comment Print

MCA amends Ind AS 21 from April 1, 2025, clarifying currency exchangeability, requiring estimated spot rates for non-exchangeable currencies, and adding disclosure rules.

Responsibility of Independent Directors: V. Selvaraj vs. RBI

May 11, 2025 6624 Views 0 comment Print

Assessing Responsibility of Independent Directors: Review of V. Selvaraj v. Reserve Bank of India Overview A director is a person chosen or designated to oversee a company’s business and operations. The group of directors within a company is collectively called its Board of Directors, the top administrative organ of the company that holds the highest […]

Director’s Competing Business Breaches Fiduciary Duty

May 11, 2025 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Rajeev Saumitra Vs Neetu Singh case on fiduciary duty breach under Section 166 of Companies Act 2013 by a director running a competing business.

Regional Director can’t decide trademark ownership under Companies Act: Delhi HC

May 11, 2025 1539 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court quashes Regional Director’s order in Panchhi Petha name dispute, rules authority can’t decide trademark ownership under Companies Act.

Form DPT-3: Applicability, Due Date & Key Highlights

May 10, 2025 6969 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Form DPT-3 applicability for companies in India, reporting non-deposit money. Learn who must file and the due date for FY 2024-25 (June 30, 2025).

KCP Infra Name Change Upheld by Madras HC Despite Coexistence & Acquiescence Claims

May 10, 2025 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses KCP Infra’s plea, upholds MCA order to change company name due to similarity with KCP Ltd.’s trademark.

Excel-based Auto Tool for Companies Act 2013 Criteria Check

May 8, 2025 4167 Views 0 comment Print

Use an Excel-based tool to check applicability of Companies Act 2013 provisions based on company type, capital, turnover, and borrowings.

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