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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 165 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 55080 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 306 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 645 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 1062 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 9414 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 1023 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 16179 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


Latest Format of MSME Form I for Half-Yearly Returns on Outstanding Payments

July 29, 2024 39255 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about MSME compliance under the Companies Act 2013, penalties for non-filing MSME-1, and payment provisions to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCD) & Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)

July 29, 2024 34434 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) and Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS): their definitions, legal framework, issuance prerequisites, and key benefits.

Non-Filing of Form Ben-2: MCA Imposes 9.92 Lakh Penalty

July 29, 2024 558 Views 0 comment Print

Pearce Services Global Pvt Ltd and its directors faces a penalty of Rs. 9,92,000 for failing to file E-Form BEN-2 under Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Disclosure of Interest by Director – Section 184 of Companies Act

July 29, 2024 8367 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains provisions of disclosure of interest by directors under Section 184 of Companies Act, 2013 with requirements, process and consequences of non-compliance.

17-Day Delay in CSR Fund Transfer Results in ₹1.06 Crore Penalty for Care Detergents

July 29, 2024 10689 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has penalized Care Detergents ₹1.06 crore for a 17-day delay in transferring unspent CSR funds to the PM CARES Fund.

Diffrence Between LLPs and Private Limited Companies

July 27, 2024 3660 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key differences, advantages, and disadvantages between LLPs and private limited companies to make an informed decision for your business structure.

Comprehensive guide on procedure for closing or striking off a company

July 27, 2024 5328 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the process for closing a company in India, including prerequisites, required documents, and the detailed procedure to file Form STK-2 for striking off a company.

How to Close a Company with Form STK-2: Key Steps & FAQs

July 27, 2024 15957 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the key FAQs and guidelines for closing a company under the Companies Act 2013 using Form STK-2. Detailed steps and required documents included.

MCA imposes penalty for delay in Regularisation of Additional Director- Section 161

July 26, 2024 2064 Views 0 comment Print

MCA fines NEU Science & Metallurgical Tech ₹1.5L for delaying director regularization under Section 161. Full adjudication details and penalties outlined.

Delay in filing E-Form BEN-2; Section 90(4) violated: MCA levied ₹8.33 Lakh Penalty

July 26, 2024 984 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent adjudication, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) levied a penalty of ₹8.33 lakh on Cuckoo Appliances Private Limited for failing to file E-Form BEN-2 within the stipulated time frame. This delay constituted a violation of Section 90(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates the declaration of beneficial ownership. Background of the […]

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