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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 126 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 492 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 309 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17712 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 270 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 2094 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 156 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 96 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


Section 441 of Companies Act, 2013 (Compounding of Offences)

October 3, 2024 2652 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the compounding of offences under Section 441 of the Companies Act 2013, the procedure, and conditions for avoiding prosecution by paying fines.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 29th September 2024

October 2, 2024 1530 Views 0 comment Print

Latest updates on income tax, GST, IBBI, and minimum wage revisions issued during 23rd-29th Sept 2024. Includes key circulars, deadlines, and court rulings.

Incorporation of Section 8 Company Under Companies Act, 2013: A Guide

October 2, 2024 5307 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the steps for incorporating a Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013, including name reservation, documentation, and key benefits.

Penalty Imposed on Auditor for improper classification & disclosure of financial statements

September 30, 2024 3102 Views 0 comment Print

CA Raju Mal Bardia fined ₹20,000 for failing to comply with auditing standards under the Companies Act, 2013 regarding Olympus Vanijya Private Limited.

MCA Imposes Penalty for Omission of DIN in Financial Statements & Directors’ Report

September 30, 2024 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Khattu Housing Solutions Pvt Ltd faces ₹1 lakh penalty for violating Section 158 of Companies Act, 2013, as per ROC Kolkata order. Appeal within 60 days.

Issue, Hold, or Transfer of Securities in Dematerialized Form

September 30, 2024 2160 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the mandatory dematerialization rules for companies and investors, covering issuance, holding, and transferring securities in electronic form.

Dematerialisation of Shares of Private Limited Companies (ISIN)

September 29, 2024 28605 Views 2 comments Print

Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 this rule was introduced by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on October 2023, this rule clarifies about applicability of dematerialization on private limited companies other than Small companies and Government companies. Requires applicable companies to convert their physical shares into demat by September 2024. The International Securities […]

Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Third Amendment Rules, 2024

September 28, 2024 3447 Views 0 comment Print

MCA issues the Companies (Ind AS) Third Amendment Rules, 2024. New provisions for insurers on financial reporting using Ind AS 104 until Ind AS 117 is notified.

Resignation by Director (Compliance to be done by Both Director & Company)

September 27, 2024 3261 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the compliance requirements for both the resigning director and the company under Section 168 of the Companies Act, 2013. Avoid penalties with timely filings.

Absence of a Director from a Board meeting and its consequences

September 26, 2024 17508 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the quorum requirements for Board meetings and the consequences of a director’s absence under Section 167 of the Companies Act, 2013.

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