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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55065 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3456 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1788 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1059 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9405 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 5283 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16167 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print


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

October 3, 2024 2787 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 1569 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 5628 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 3201 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 1257 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 2352 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 29253 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 3627 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 3507 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 18291 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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