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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 18315 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


NFRA Imposes Rs. 5 Lakh Penalty, 5-Year Debarment on MAN Industries’ Auditor

November 22, 2023 16563 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA imposes Rs.5 Lakh penalty and 5-year debarment on CA Nilesh Chheda, auditor of MAN Industries (India) Limited, for significant lapses in statutory audit, including failure to report material misstatements and sub-standard audit work. Details of the order and findings revealed in this comprehensive article by the Government of India’s National Financial Reporting Authority.

FAQs on Dematerialization of Shares

November 21, 2023 31317 Views 1 comment Print

FAQs on mandatory dematerialization of securities for private limited companies post MCA’s 27.10.2023 notification. Learn about exemptions, process, and compliance.

Tricom India Ltd Penalized for late-filing of annual return

November 20, 2023 531 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the adjudication order under Section 454 against Tricom India Ltd for non-compliance with Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013. Detailed analysis, findings, and penalties.

Tricom India Limited Penalized for late-filing of Financial Statement

November 20, 2023 861 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes Tricom India Limited for failing to file financial statements under Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013. Details of the penalty order and its implications.

Puzzle of Significant Beneficial Ownership under Companies Act

November 20, 2023 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Learn what Significant Beneficial Ownership is and what affects it under Companies Act in India from this blog post. FATF, PMLA and other entities affect Ownership compliance and rules.

Dematerialisation of securities of Private Companies

November 20, 2023 71001 Views 1 comment Print

Unlock the secrets of Dematerialisation for Private Companies. Explore the latest MCA amendment, demat benefits, and the process. Understand implications and consequences under the Companies Act. Ensure compliance with expert insights

Request for lesser penalty cannot be considered for 15 years delay in CS Appontment

November 20, 2023 519 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Manipal Finance Corp.’s appeal against penalties under Companies Act 2013. Analysis of non-appointment of company secretary and regulatory violations.

Default in Transfer of Unspent CSR Fund: RD upholds penalty of Rs. 61.32 Lakh

November 20, 2023 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty was imposed for company’s failure to comply with provisions of Section 135(5) of Companies Act, 2013, regarding transfer of unspent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

Dematerializing Private Company Shares – Compliance Insights

November 17, 2023 6834 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the latest regulations on dematerializing private company shares. Learn about compliance obligations, deadlines, and steps for a seamless transition to dematerialized securities.

Section 140(5) Companies Act 2013: Auditors’ Debarment – Constitutional Analysis

November 17, 2023 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Explore constitutionality of Section 140(5) Companies Act 2013, delving into SC’s decision on auditors’ debarment, relevant provisions, and impact on corporate governance.

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