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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 153 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 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


MCA Imposes Rs. 7 Lakh Penalty for Non-Filing of E-Form BEN-2

April 26, 2024 13530 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed by MCA under Section 454 of the Companies Act, 2013 for failing to file E-Form BEN-2 within the prescribed time limit. Detailed analysis & implications included.

Failure to Dematerialize Shares: MCA Levies Penalty

April 26, 2024 3645 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed on Shree Auro Iron Limited and its Managing Director for violating dematerialization rules under the Companies Act, 2013. Details and implications.

Failure to file MSME Form-1 resulted in a penalty of Rs. 16,09,000/-

April 26, 2024 4278 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the consequences of not filing MSME Form 1 on time as illustrated by a recent penalty case. Understand the legal requirements and avoid hefty penalties.

Penalty & Debarment: NFRA rules Against PCN & Associates & CA Gopala Krishna Kandula

April 26, 2024 11175 Views 0 comment Print

Explore NFRA’s order penalizing PCN & Associates and CA Gopala Krishna Kandula for non-cooperation in statutory audit investigations, leading to professional misconduct under the Companies Act.

Procedure for Shifting of Registered Office from One State to Another

April 25, 2024 6447 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the simplified process of shifting a registered office from one state to another under the Companies Act, 2013. Clear steps and timelines outlined for ease.

No penalty if Financial Return submitted within 30 days from AGM date

April 25, 2024 945 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the exemption from penalties for late financial return submissions within 30 days from the date of AGM, as per the recent order by the Registrar of Companies.

Company Failed in Filing Annual Return: MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 103600

April 25, 2024 678 Views 0 comment Print

Explore adjudication order No. ROC(M)/ATCL/Sr. No. 7/ADJ-ORDER/690-692 issued on 25 APR 2024, penalizing ALORA TRADING CO LTD for violating Section 92 of Companies Act, 2013.

One Person Company (OPC) Registration in India

April 24, 2024 2100 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the benefits of OPC registration in India and learn the step-by-step process. Limited liability, perpetual existence, and easy fund-raising are among the advantages.

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 9,05,400 for 361-Day Delay in Financial Return

April 24, 2024 684 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the details of MCA’s penalty imposition of Rs. 9,05,400 on SHYAMAL HOLDINGS AND TRADING LIMITED for violating Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 with a delay of 361 days.

Default in Filing of Annual Return: MCA imposes penalty of Rs. 415500

April 24, 2024 1557 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of MCA penalty for default in filing annual returns under Companies Act, 2013. Detailed analysis and consequences explained.

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