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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


Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 18th August 2024

August 22, 2024 669 Views 0 comment Print

The week ending 18 August 2024 saw notable regulatory updates across various domains. In Income Tax, exemptions were granted to the West Bengal Transport Workers Social Security Scheme and Unique Identification Authority of India under Section 10(46) for specified incomes. The Delhi High Court ruled against reassessment under Section 148 post-approval of a resolution plan […]

वित्तीय क्षेत्र में डिजिटलाइजेशन आवश्यक

August 22, 2024 1383 Views 1 comment Print

चूँकि प्रधानमन्त्री मोदीजी सब तरफ सुधार के पक्षधर हैं और वे न केवल सभी क्षेत्र में प्रचलित नियमों में भी सुधार हेतु सुझाव आमन्त्रित किये हुये हैं बल्कि सभी सरकारी रिकॉर्ड का द्रुतगति से डिजिटलाइजेशन भी करा रहे हैं, इसलिये वित्तीय क्षेत्र विशेष रूप से शेयर निवेश से सम्बन्धित कुछ सुधार हेतु सुझाव आप सभी के ध्याननार्थ यहाँ उल्लेख करते हुये आपको बताना चाहूँगा  […]

Non-declaration of dividend & director changes not Oppression & Mismanagement: NCLAT Delhi

August 21, 2024 1155 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT clarifies that non-declaration of dividend and director changes cannot be considered acts of oppression and mismanagement in family-run companies.

MCA Imposes penalty for Reappointing Whole-Time Director Without Central Government Approval

August 21, 2024 2199 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies imposes penalties on SML Isuzu and its officers for violating Section 196 of the Companies Act, 2013, concerning the reappointment of a director.

CSR Violation: Delay in transferring unspent CSR funds – MCA imposes penalty

August 21, 2024 2394 Views 0 comment Print

Clairvoyant India Pvt Ltd faces penalties for CSR violations under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, due to non-compliance with CSR spending and committee requirements.

Comprehensive Guide To Directors Key Provisions, Regulations & Compliance Forms

August 20, 2024 1557 Views 0 comment Print

Explore key provisions, regulations, and compliance forms for directors, including limits, requirements, and mandatory forms for effective corporate governance.

Guide to Forfeiture of Shares

August 20, 2024 10656 Views 0 comment Print

Share forfeiture can be defined as the process of a cancelling the shares allotted to the defaulting investors by the company. The shares thus cancelled, which were earlier allotted, are termed as forfeited shares. This means the company cancels or takes away the shares that the person owns.

NFRA imposes monetary penalty of Rs. 10 crores on BSR & Associates LLP

August 19, 2024 16125 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA penalizes BSR & Associates LLP ₹10 crores for audit lapses in Coffee Day Enterprises audit. Partners face fines and debarment.

Incorporation Process for Private Limited Company

August 18, 2024 7650 Views 2 comments Print

Learn the step-by-step process to incorporate a Private Limited Company in India, from DSC and MCA ID to name reservation and post-incorporation compliance.

Avoidance application timelines under IBC Regulation 35A is not mandatory: Delhi HC

August 17, 2024 2457 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that timelines under Regulation 35A of the CIRP Regulations, 2016 for filing avoidance application are directory and not mandatory in nature.

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