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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 171 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 55083 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 1791 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 390 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 1263 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 16182 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


Non-filing of Financial Statement in Form AOC-4: MCA imposes penalty

April 8, 2024 1680 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the adjudication order against Aalamara Nidhi Limited under Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013. Analysis of penalties imposed and director liabilities.

Understanding Shareholder Control: De Jure & De Facto Elements under Companies Act 2013

April 8, 2024 5289 Views 0 comment Print

Explore nuances of shareholder control under Companies Act 2013, distinguishing between de jure and de facto elements. Delve into legal provisions, contractual rights, and judicial interpretations for comprehensive insights.

Stamp Duty on Gift of Shares

April 5, 2024 48234 Views 4 comments Print

Learn about stamp duty on gift of shares under the Companies Act 2013. Discover legal interpretations, rules, and exemptions applicable in Maharashtra.

Non-Maintenance of Proper Register for Directors & KMPs: MCA Imposes Penalty

April 5, 2024 1884 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about MCA’s penalty on Shinago International (India) Pvt Ltd for not maintaining proper director register. Detailed analysis, consequences, and appeal process

Bank Account Freeze due to Company Strike Off – How to get lifted?

April 4, 2024 5508 Views 1 comment Print

Discover how to lift a bank account freeze due to company strike off. Learn the steps under Companies Act, 2013, to restore your business operations and avoid penalties.

Compliance Calendar as per Companies Act (ROC) for Financial Year 2024-25

April 4, 2024 6090 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate regulatory compliance for FY 2024-25 under the Companies Act with insights into obligations, timelines, and implications. Ensure meticulous adherence to bolster corporate integrity.

Conundrum over Section 42(7) (Private Placement) of Companies Act 2013

April 4, 2024 4716 Views 2 comments Print

Delve into the conundrum surrounding Section 42(7) of the Companies Act 2013 as the ROC Delhi’s adjudication order highlights the violations by fintech startups acting as distribution channels. Understand the implications and penalties for non-compliance.

Non-appointment of Internal Auditor: MCA imposes ₹2.5 Lakh Penalty

April 4, 2024 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Government imposes a penalty of ₹2.5 lakh on Systematix Securities Ltd for not appointing an internal auditor during FY 2022-23, violating the Companies Act, 2013.

MCA imposes Rs. 2.89 Cr penalty for Shares’ Private Placement via Advertisement

April 3, 2024 19182 Views 2 comments Print

Government imposes Rs. 2.89 crore penalty on Mayasheel Retail India for violating private placement rules. Explore the case details and implications.

MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 7 Crore for Violation in Private Placement of Shares of Rs. 1 Crore

April 3, 2024 45636 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs fines Planify Capital Ltd. Rs. 7 Crore for breaching Companies Act with unauthorized securities issuance and advertising. Read more.

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