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 : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...
Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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 : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The appellate authority found that the company complied with private placement provisions by safeguarding funds in a separate account. The ROC’s penalty order was set aside. The decision highlights evidentiary verification as key in adjudication proceedings.
The issue involved alleged violation in handling share application money under company law. The ruling held that maintaining funds in a separate account ensured compliance, leading to penalty removal.
The issue involved alleged misuse of share application funds under company law provisions. The authority ruled that compliance was established through proper bank account usage, leading to penalty removal.
The issue revolves around the complexities in transferring shares without nomination. The framework allows direct vesting of shares in the nominee, eliminating the need for probate or succession certificates. This ensures faster and hassle-free transmission.
NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance through structured inspections.
The issue examines whether delayed adjustment of advances automatically triggers deposit classification. The key takeaway is that genuine advances do not become deposits solely due to delay.
The issue involved non-filing of Form DIR-12 for appointment of a director. The authority held that failure to comply with Section 170(2) attracts penalty regardless of operational or technical challenges. The ruling emphasizes strict compliance with statutory filing requirements.
The issue involved non-filing of Form DIR-12 to report resignation of a director. The authority held that failure to comply with Section 168(1) attracts penalty despite operational or technical challenges. The ruling emphasizes mandatory compliance with director-related filings.
The issue involved omission of allottee occupation details in Form PAS-3. The authority held that Rule 12(2) mandates complete disclosure, and non-compliance attracts penalty. The ruling emphasizes accuracy in statutory filings.
The issue involved delayed filing of Form MGT-14 for approval of financial statements. The authority held that a 1,951-day delay constituted a continuing default warranting maximum penalty. The ruling highlights strict enforcement of statutory timelines.
