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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 18306 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


Penalty Imposed for Violation of Section 10A of Companies Act

August 13, 2024 876 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has imposed a penalty on Methini Spintex Private Limited and its directors for violating Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Compliance with Section 12 of Companies Act

August 13, 2024 1173 Views 0 comment Print

NALAM MAHALIR NIDHI LIMITED fined for violating Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. Total penalty of ₹4,00,000 imposed on the company and its directors.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 11th August 2024

August 13, 2024 810 Views 0 comment Print

Highlights from August 5-11, 2024: Income Tax exemptions, GST updates, SEBI guidelines, and RBI monetary policy changes.

Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2024

August 12, 2024 6870 Views 0 comment Print

MCA revises Indian Accounting Standards, updating Ind AS 101, 103, 105, and 107, and omitting Ind AS 104 as per Notification G.S.R. 492(E) on August 12, 2024.

Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Amendment Rules, 2024

August 12, 2024 2190 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Amendment Rules, 2024, including updates to Rule 3 & Rule 8, effective from September 9, 2024.

Statutory Registers Under Companies Act 2013

August 11, 2024 198449 Views 28 comments Print

Comprehensive guide on maintaining statutory registers under the Companies Act, 2013. Essential for corporate compliance, covering MOA, AOA, share certificates, and more.

Guideline on Drafting of Directors Report / Checklist of Directors Report

August 10, 2024 20214 Views 1 comment Print

Summary: The Directors’ Report is a crucial document required by the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates that every company’s Board of Directors attach their report to the financial statements presented at the annual general meeting. The report must include various disclosures, as stipulated by the Act, and in the case of listed companies, additional requirements […]

Everything About Directors Report under Companies Act, 2013

August 10, 2024 210461 Views 4 comments Print

Summary: The Director’s Report is a crucial document that must be attached to the financial statements sent to shareholders. Under the Companies Act, 2013, the report must be based on standalone financial statements and signed by the Chairperson or, if not authorized, by at least two directors, one being a Managing Director. It includes mandatory […]

Conversion of Private Limited Company Into Public Limited Company

August 10, 2024 78300 Views 8 comments Print

This brief write up an attempt has been made to unlock the technicalities related to Conversion of Private Company into Public Company prescribed under Companies Act, 2013. I believe that the procedure for Conversion of Private Limited Company into Public Company along with sample resolutions discussed through this article would be of some help for you all.

Conversion of Public Limited Company into Private Limited Company

August 10, 2024 175381 Views 16 comments Print

Understand the process and regulatory steps for converting a public company to a private company under the Companies Act, 2013. Includes sample resolutions and requirements.

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