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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 150 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 516 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 312 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 786 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 486 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 18297 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 1809 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 180 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 384 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 2121 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 102 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


Appointed Date Controversy in Schemes of Arrangement

December 5, 2024 4983 Views 0 comment Print

Explore controversy over appointed date in schemes of arrangement, MCA clarifications, court rulings and challenges surrounding future appointed dates.

Demat of Shares: ISIN Application Timeline for Private Companies Becoming Non-Small After April 1, 2023

December 4, 2024 4836 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the rules for applying ISIN and converting shares into Demat for non-small private companies after April 2023 as per the MCA notification.

Board Meeting Requirements and Compliance under Companies Act 2013

December 4, 2024 30858 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the rules for board meetings, quorum, notice, and minutes as per the Companies Act, 2013, including frequency and participation guidelines.

Venture Debt Funding by way of Issue of Debentures by Private Company

November 29, 2024 1827 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the process and regulatory framework for venture debt funding via debentures issued by private companies under the Companies Act, 2013.

Conversion of loan into equity: Section 62(3) of Companies act, 2013

November 29, 2024 23007 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the process, exemption, and compliance for converting loans or debentures into equity under Section 62(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Non-appointment of company secretary: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹27.56 to 15 Lakh

November 29, 2024 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal by A-One Steels India Pvt. Ltd. challenges penalties for failing to appoint a company secretary under Companies Act, 2013.

Failure to maintain registered office: MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 2 Lakh

November 29, 2024 3132 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Kerala imposes penalties on Lakshyam Nidhi Limited for violations of Section 12(1) & 12(4) of Companies Act, 2013.

Action Against Defaulter Companies in India by MCA

November 28, 2024 43416 Views 3 comments Print

Over 1.39 lakh companies struck off for failing to file returns and audited statements in India, with 322 prosecutions initiated in the last five years.

CSR Fund Utilization in India: 2020-23 Overview

November 28, 2024 2658 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about CSR fund utilization by Indian companies, key activities, and steps for ensuring compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.

Status of Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE)

November 28, 2024 6348 Views 1 comment Print

Update on C-PACE for fast-tracking corporate exit and measures taken to improve ease of compliance and ease of doing business in India.

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