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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


Process of Conversion of OPC Into Public Limited Company

August 10, 2024 1542 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to convert an OPC into a public limited company with our comprehensive guide, including steps, approvals, and documentation required.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)- Complete Guide

August 10, 2024 5541 Views 0 comment Print

APPLICABILITY OF CSR – Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 1. Every company having net worth of rupees five hundred crore or more, or turnover of rupees one thousand crore or more or a net profit of rupees five crore or more during any financial year shall constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the […]

Penalty Set Aside as RoC Did Not Consider Immunity under CFSS-2020

August 9, 2024 825 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC sets aside penalty for Jeet Machine Tools Ltd. under CFSS-2020 immunity, dismissing the appeal against the ROC Mumbai order.

Share Application Money use before allotment, No Separate Bank Account: MCA Imposes ₹1.71 Crore Penalty

August 8, 2024 7014 Views 0 comment Print

Quadrant Future Tek Ltd faces penalties for violating Section 42(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. Non-compliance with procedural requirements leads to fines.

One-Day Delay in Opening Separate Account for Share Application Money: MCA Imposes ₹31 Lakh Penalty

August 8, 2024 3834 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies penalizes V.L. Infraprojects for violating Sections 42 and 62 of the Companies Act by failing to maintain separate share application funds.

MCA Imposes Penalty for Delay in Depositing Dividend in Separate Bank Account

August 8, 2024 5202 Views 0 comment Print

Multi Commodity Exchange fined Rs. 11,000 for a one-day delay in depositing dividend. Total penalty for company and officials: Rs. 44,000.

MCA Imposes ₹29 Lakh Penalty for Not Opening Separate Bank Account for Share Application Money

August 8, 2024 2079 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies Gujarat imposes penalty on V.L. Infraprojects Ltd. for violating Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 by failing to open a separate bank account.

Procedure to Transfer and Claim Unpaid and Unclaimed Dividend and Shares

August 7, 2024 4779 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the process to transfer unpaid dividends and shares to the IEPF and how to claim them. Follow the steps for both companies and shareholders.

Filing of PAS-6 by Private Limited Companies

August 7, 2024 49983 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about e-Form PAS-6 for private companies, its filing requirements, deadlines, and penalties. Essential for compliance with share capital reconciliation.

Demystifying Returnable Grants under CSR lens

August 7, 2024 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Explore returnable grants in CSR, their benefits, and challenges. Learn how these grants promote financial inclusion and multiply impact while adhering to regulations.

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