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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
Procedure under the Companies Act, 2013 and IEPF Rules, 2016 Introduction Equity shares for which dividends have remained unpaid or unclaimed for 7 consecutive years or more are subject to transfer, to the demat account, of the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. This ensures that unclaimed financial assets are safeguarded and can be […]
The scheme allows companies to clear pending filings by paying only 10% of additional fees. It offers a limited-time relief to reduce compliance burden and avoid penalties.
Recent ROC orders confirm that failure to file MSME Form 1 is no longer treated as a minor lapse. Non-filing leads to adjudication proceedings, with penalties imposed on both companies and directors.
The case clarifies that MSME-1 filing is triggered when payments to MSME suppliers exceed the 45-day limit. It emphasizes that even a single delay requires disclosure of outstanding dues and reasons.
The advisory clarifies that Section 8 companies are prohibited from direct strike-off using Form STK-2. It highlights that closure must follow prescribed legal routes to safeguard charitable assets and public interest.
The Act grants the Board general managerial powers unless expressly restricted by provisions like Section 180. Section 179(3) merely regulates decision-making procedures for specific matters. This ensures operational autonomy while preserving accountability.
Step-loans can unintentionally violate Section 185 by creating indirect loans to directors. Companies often overlook how layered transactions breach legal provisions. The key takeaway is to review fund flow and ensure ultimate beneficiaries are compliant.
The case addressed non-filing of financial statements under Section 137(3). The authority ruled no penalty since compliance was validly undertaken by the Resolution Professional during CIRP.
The case involved non-filing of annual return under Section 92(5). The authority held that filing through GNL-2 by the RP during CIRP constituted valid compliance, resulting in no penalty.
The scheme allows companies to clear pending filings at reduced cost. It provides a major compliance relief with only 10% additional fees payable.
