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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


Tax Implications of Financing a Wholly Owned Subsidiary through Loan / Equity

September 10, 2024 10053 Views 0 comment Print

Understand tax implications of financing a wholly owned subsidiary through loans or equity, covering Sections 36(1)(iii), 57 of IT Act, and 186 of Companies Act.

Extension Request for DEMAT Requirement by Private Companies

September 9, 2024 15297 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI seeks an extension for private companies to comply with new DEMAT rules, citing concerns over costs, delays, and regulatory challenges.

Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2024

September 9, 2024 4230 Views 0 comment Print

MCA amends Companies Rules 2016 with new provisions on mergers and amalgamations of foreign holding companies with Indian subsidiaries, effective from 17th September 2024.

IEPFA (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2024

September 9, 2024 5508 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has updated the IEPF rules to simplify the process for investors to claim lost or unclaimed securities. The amendments include changes to documentation requirements and claim thresholds.

Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2024

September 9, 2024 8829 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs amends Companies (Ind AS) Rules, introducing new leaseback regulations. Effective from 9th September 2024. Learn the key updates here.

NFRA Penalizes CA for failure to meet requirements of Standards on Auditing

September 9, 2024 10440 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA penalizes CA Santosh Deshmukh ₹5L & 1-year debarment for audit lapses in Sanwaria Consumer Ltd’s FY 2017-18 audit. Key audit failures include inventory valuation.

Failure to provide complete details in return of allotment: MCA imposes Penalty

September 9, 2024 963 Views 0 comment Print

DPC Social Benefits Nidhi Limited faces a penalty of ₹20,000 for non-compliance with Rule 14(6) under the Companies Act, 2013, as adjudicated by ROC Uttarakhand.

MCA imposes Penalty for delayed filing of Form PAS-3

September 9, 2024 1218 Views 0 comment Print

DPC Social Benefits Nidhi Limited fined Rs. 1,00,000 for late filing of Form PAS-3 under Section 39(4) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Procedure For Reduction of Share Capital

September 9, 2024 15672 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the step-by-step procedure for reducing share capital under the Companies Act, including NCLT approval, board resolutions, and compliance requirements.

Bonus Issue of Preference Shares: Is It Possible?

September 9, 2024 9969 Views 0 comment Print

Explore whether a company can issue preference shares as bonus shares, with legal insights and recent precedents from TVS Motor and Sun Pharmaceuticals.

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