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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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Internal Audit Applicability for Private Companies in India

Company Law : Private limited companies with turnover above ₹200 crore or borrowings exceeding ₹100 crore must appoint an internal auditor u...

May 23, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Right Issue of Shares: When PAS-3 Gets Filed but Real Compliance File Stays Empty

Company Law : The article highlights how companies completed PAS-3 filings but failed to maintain critical Right Issue documentation such as off...

May 23, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

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 180 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 552 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 333 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 4920 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 19251 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 186 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 423 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 390 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 2139 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 171 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


Disclaimer of Opinion not exempts auditors from statutory obligations: NFRA

October 21, 2024 8115 Views 0 comment Print

CA Chirag Doshi faces a ₹5 lakh penalty for professional misconduct in the statutory audit of Ushdev International Limited for FY 2017-18, per NFRA order.

Appointment of Auditor in Private Company: Documents & Resolution Format

October 19, 2024 81060 Views 1 comment Print

Learn the process for appointing auditors in private companies, including the roles of first and subsequent auditors and necessary documentation.

MCA Imposes Penalty for Inadequate Office Setup, Lacking Operations, Staff & Documentation

October 17, 2024 1743 Views 0 comment Print

Rhino Finance Pvt Ltd faces penalties for failing to maintain a proper registered office as per the Companies Act, 2013.

Statutory Auditor Fails to Make Proper Audit Report Qualifications: MCA Imposes Penalty

October 17, 2024 2823 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes a statutory auditor for failing to make appropriate qualifications in the audit report for Rhino Finance Pvt. Ltd.

Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013: Mergers & Amalgamations

October 14, 2024 4584 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, outlining merger processes for small companies and holding-subsidiary structures, including necessary approvals.

OCPS and CCPS Conversion: Transforming Preferences into Ownership

October 14, 2024 14985 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the process and benefits of converting OCPS and CCPS into equity shares, including strategic uses, procedural steps, and implications for shareholders.

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Requirements for Companies

October 13, 2024 6915 Views 0 comment Print

Effective October 27, 2023, companies must designate a person for beneficial ownership disclosure under updated MCA rules. Compliance process outlined.

IEPFA (Form of Annual statements of Accounts) Amendment Rule 2024

October 11, 2024 2019 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to IEPFA Rules: CEO now required to sign annual statements alongside the Chairperson. Know the changes in IEPFA (Form of Annual Statements) Rules 2024.

Penalty Imposed on East Alpha Technology for SBO Violation

October 11, 2024 921 Views 0 comment Print

East Alpha Alliance Technology Pvt Ltd faces a penalty for failing to declare Significant Beneficial Owners under the Companies Act, 2013.

NFRA Penalizes Venkatesh & Co. for Audit Misconduct in CDEL Case

October 10, 2024 6867 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposes penalties on Venkatesh & Co. and debarment of partners for negligence during the audit of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd, exposing Rs 3,535 crore fund diversion.

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