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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


Why Demat Enabling Provisions Matter for Private Company AoA

February 8, 2024 4038 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nuances of share transfers in private limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013, focusing on dematerialized securities and the role of demat enabling provisions.

Penalty for Non-Disclosure of Board Meeting Details in Director’s Report

February 8, 2024 2274 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed on Lions Co-ordination Committee for Failure to disclose of  number of board meetings conducted and their respective dates in Director’s Report

Web Form CSR-2 – CSR & Its Compliance under Companies Act, 2013

February 8, 2024 37986 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about recent amendments to CSR rules and the filing procedure for Form CSR-2, mandated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Understand the applicability, requirements, and compliance process for enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility in India.

Whether Independent Directors Are Really Independent?

February 8, 2024 2487 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into India’s corporate governance evolution since the 1991 economic crisis, focusing on the role of independent directors. Explore the legal framework, challenges, and future prospects for enhancing governance practices.

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 568000 for 18 days delay in CS Appointment

February 6, 2024 4869 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the penalty imposed on CISTRO TELELINK LIMITED for non-compliance with Section 203(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the adjudication process, penalties, and appeal options.

Penalty for not attaching Board Report on Related Party Contracts in Form AOC-2 

February 6, 2024 12798 Views 0 comment Print

The violation stemmed from the company’s failure to attach the required annexure (Form AOC-2) relating to the particulars of contracts or arrangements with related parties, despite stating compliance with Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013, in its Board Report for the financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

Spice+ Form: Simplifying Company Registration in India

February 6, 2024 4557 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the transformation from SPICe to SPICe+ form for company registration in India. Learn about its services, benefits, and key information for a hassle-free business setup

Centralized Approval of ROC Forms: All You Need to Know

February 5, 2024 13386 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ new Central Processing Centre on ROC forms. Effective from February 6, 2024, this shift promises standardized procedures and heightened compliance scrutiny.

Importance of Registered Office under Section 12 of Companies Act & Form INC-22 Filing

February 5, 2024 4077 Views 0 comment Print

Understand pivotal role of a registered office for companies as mandated by Section 12 of Companies Act. Learn about Form INC-22 filing, legal requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and importance of maintaining an active registered office

Failure to File Annual Return & Balance Sheet- MCA Imposes Penalty

February 5, 2024 1800 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed by MCA on IREO WATERFRONT PRIVATE LIMITED for violating sections 92(4) and 137(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 due to failure in filing annual return and financial statement.

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