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...
The issue concerns whether companies can distribute funds before applying for strike off. It is clarified that presence of assets mandates formal winding up under law.
The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extension within 20 years does not require NCLT intervention and can be done with shareholder consent.
The amendment introduces imprisonment for failure to comply with NFRA orders. Auditors now face criminal consequences beyond financial penalties.
The amendment introduces a statutory route for AIF trusts to convert into LLPs. This enables better structuring but requires investor consent and careful liability assessment.
The Bill increases eligibility limits for small companies, widening coverage and reducing compliance obligations. The reform aims to promote ease of doing business while simplifying regulatory requirements.
The reform addresses repetitive annual filing requirements for directors. The new rule reduces frequency while maintaining accuracy through stricter update obligations.
The issue concerns criminal penalties in corporate law. The key takeaway is that offences are converted into civil penalties, reducing prosecution risk but increasing monetary liability.
Explains the full legal procedure for issuing bonus shares under Section 63 of the Companies Act, 2013. It highlights key approvals, timelines, and filings required to ensure compliance.
The issue concerns the inability to update trust details in CSR-1 registration records. It was highlighted that outdated information leads to compliance challenges, making a case for enabling modification of records.
ICSI raised concerns over delays in NCLT hearings affecting corporate restructuring and insolvency matters. It emphasized the need for prioritised listing to ensure timely adjudication.
