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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 18252 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


Companies Act Violation: ROC Imposes Penalty for Non-Functional Registered Office

March 30, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

The authority imposed penalties as the company failed to maintain a functional registered office for receiving notices. It held that non-receipt of statutory communications constitutes a continuing default under the law.

Companies Act Penalty Triggered by Non-Disclosure in Allotment Records

March 30, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for failing to disclose complete allottee details in statutory returns. The ruling reinforces strict compliance requirements for accurate PAS-3 filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Non-Filing of MGT-14 for Board Resolutions

March 30, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed penalties for failure to file MGT-14 related to board resolutions approving financial statements. The ruling highlights strict compliance requirements under Section 117(2) of the Companies Act.

ROC imposed penalties for failure to disclose complete allottee details in PAS-3

March 30, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities imposed penalties due to failure to disclose complete allottee details in PAS-3. The case highlights strict compliance requirements under allotment rules and consequences of incomplete filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Incomplete PAS-3 Filing Details Under Companies Act

March 30, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses non-disclosure of allottee details in statutory filings, leading to regulatory action. The authority imposed penalties for violating disclosure rules and emphasized strict compliance with filing requirements.

RUN Name Approval: Cases, Practical Challenges & Mistakes Leading to Rejection

March 28, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

The article highlights that trademark conflicts remain a major reason for rejection even when MCA auto-check shows no issue. It emphasizes the need for independent verification and proper NOC documentation.

NFRA Pulls Up Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP for Independence & Non-Audit Violations

March 28, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved auditor independence concerns arising from network relationships and control weaknesses. The report highlights the need for strict compliance with independence provisions and stronger internal controls.

NFRA Flags Major Audit Lapses in Quality Inspection Report of Umamaheswara Rao & Co.

March 28, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA identified serious deficiencies in audit quality, including poor documentation and weak independence checks. The report highlights the need for stronger compliance with auditing standards. It emphasizes that inadequate evidence and reliance on management explanations undermine audit reliability.

NFRA Pulled Up B D G & CO LLP as Independence and SQC Policies Not Fully Aligned

March 28, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA found significant gaps in audit documentation and quality control systems during inspection. The report emphasizes the need for stronger compliance with auditing standards. It highlights documentation as critical to audit quality.

NFRA Pulled Up CNK & Associates for Deficiencies in Audit Procedures

March 28, 2026 864 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved deficiencies in audit documentation and firm-wide quality control systems. The report highlights the need for stronger processes to ensure compliance with auditing standards.

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