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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


Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 24th November 2024

November 26, 2024 6249 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of key notifications in Income Tax, GST, SEBI, and IBBI regulations during the week of Nov 18-24, 2024, covering filing procedures, amendments, and consultations.

Section 158 DIN Rule Violation: Penalty Reduced to ₹2.25 Lakh

November 25, 2024 1173 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director, Eastern Region, reduces penalty for Section 158 DIN violations to ₹2.25 lakh in the MPS Distributors Pvt. Ltd. case. Appeal details inside.

Director Limit Violation: MCA imposes Rs. 2 Lakh Penalty

November 24, 2024 1587 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed on Sh. Laxit Awla under Section 165 of Companies Act, 2013, for exceeding directorship limits. Details on violations and appeal process included.

Related Party Transactions: Key Insights for Corporate Governance & Compliance

November 23, 2024 2868 Views 0 comment Print

Understand related party transactions, their regulatory framework under the Companies Act and SEBI LODR, and their role in corporate governance and compliance.

Nidhi Company Penalized for Omitting PAN & Email IDs in Return of Allotment

November 22, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Kalpakkam Nidhi Ltd fined Rs. 20,000 for non-compliance with Rule 14(6) of Companies Act. IT order mandates payment within 90 days, with appeal options available.

Public Issues vs Private Placement in Capital Raising under Companies Act

November 21, 2024 2886 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the distinction between public issues and private placements under the Companies Act, 2013, including regulations, limits, and compliance.

Significant Modification Under Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019

November 21, 2024 1755 Views 0 comment Print

This blog focuses on the specific amendment made under Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instrument) Rules 2019 which can have a favorable impact on the flow of Foreign Direct Investment and the transactions made by NRI & OCI.

Director Limit Violation: Penalty Imposed for Section 165 Violation

November 20, 2024 4476 Views 0 comment Print

Adjudication order issued to Jasbir Singh for violating Section 165 of Companies Act, 2013. Penalty of ₹2,00,000 imposed by ROC Punjab and Chandigarh.

Non inclusion of DIN in financial Statements: MCA imposes Rs. 8 Lakh Penalty

November 19, 2024 3324 Views 0 comment Print

Adjudication order under Companies Act, 2013 for M/s Aasvas Nidhi Ltd for non-compliance with Section 158. Penalty imposed on company and directors for violations.

DIN not mentioned in financial statements: MCA imposes Penalty

November 15, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Sonasuman Constech Engineers fined for failing to comply with Section 158 of the Companies Act 2013. Penalty imposed on company & directors for non-compliance.

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