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Companies Act

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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Common Mistakes to Avoid While Filing an OPC Annual Return

Company Law : One Person Companies (OPCs) need to record annual returns to remain compliant with legal requirements. However, many business owne...

March 30, 2025 18 Views 0 comment Print

Strike Off of Private Limited Companies: A Comprehensive Guide

Company Law : The process of striking off a private limited company refers to the removal of a company’s name from the Register of Compani...

March 25, 2025 957 Views 3 comments Print

Appointment of CTO, COO, and CMO as KMP: Compliance Guide

Company Law : Appointment of other officer such as CTO, COO, and CMO as Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) under Companies Act, 2013 – Key Con...

March 24, 2025 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Forms Required for Pvt. Ltd Annual Filing: AOC-4 and MGT-7

Company Law : Private Limited Companies in India ought to observe annual filing necessities to keep transparency and prison standing. This artic...

March 23, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of Legal Framework Governing Cost Records & Cost Audits in India

Company Law : Cost audit and cost records serve as essential tools for achieving these objectives, enabling companies to monitor, control, an...

March 23, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2023-24

Corporate Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2024; fines apply fo...

March 26, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional List of Audit Firms Yet to File NFRA-2 for Reporting Period 2022-23

Corporate Law : List of audit firms yet to file NFRA-2 for 2022-23. Filing deadline was 30.11.2023; penalties apply for non-compliance. Late submi...

March 26, 2025 300 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Director Vacancies in Central PSUs

Company Law : 86% of Independent Director positions in CPSEs remain vacant. Govt follows a structured process for appointments through ministrie...

March 26, 2025 600 Views 0 comment Print

Government Actions on Non-Functional & Shell Companies

Company Law : In 2024, 16,798 companies were struck off under Section 248(2). No definition for shell companies exists under Companies Act, 2013...

March 26, 2025 279 Views 0 comment Print

Company Registrations via Central Registration Centre

Company Law : The Central Registration Centre processed 98,098 e-forms in 2025. Meerut saw 3,340 company registrations since 2016. Learn more ab...

March 26, 2025 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CCI Dismisses Bid Rigging Allegations Against HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd.

Corporate Law : CCI dismisses allegations of bid rigging in GMDA and FMDA tenders against HP India and others, citing lack of evidence under Secti...

February 6, 2025 456 Views 0 comment Print

Fraudulent and malicious initiation of CIRP can be recalled: NCLAT Delhi

Company Law : NCLAT Delhi held that in case there is fraudulent and malicious initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Proceedings [CIRP], ...

January 29, 2025 150 Views 0 comment Print

No Appeal U/s. 61 of IBC maintainable post Corporate Debtor dissolution: NCLAT Delhi

Corporate Law : NCLAT rules that appeals under Section 61 of IBC are invalid after corporate debtor dissolution. Explore the judgment on corporate...

January 28, 2025 129 Views 0 comment Print

Commercial wisdom of CoC in rejecting resolution plan and opting for liquidation non-justiciable

Company Law : NCLAT Delhi held that the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors [CoC] in rejecting resolution plan and opting for liquid...

January 28, 2025 204 Views 0 comment Print

Scheme of Arrangement U/S 230 Not Allowed Post E-Auction of Corporate Debtor

Corporate Law : NCLAT Chennai held that after finalization of process of e-auction sale of Corporate Debtor, it cannot be permitted to consider Sc...

January 27, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Companies Act Section 42, 55 & 62 Violation: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹13.9 Lakh to ₹1.1 Lakh

Company Law : Summary of the appeal by Aaryak Jewellery Pvt Ltd against penalties under Sections 42, 55, and 62 of Companies Act, 2013. Decision...

March 29, 2025 219 Views 0 comment Print

MCA reduces Penalty in Share Certificate Delay Case

Company Law : River Mobility Pvt. Ltd. appealed against a ₹3L penalty for delayed share certificate issuance. ITAT reduced it to ₹1L. Read t...

March 29, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal Against ROC Penalty for absence of maintained registered office Dismissed

Company Law : The appeal by Maptech Poly Products Pvt Ltd against a penalty for non-maintenance of its registered office was dismissed by the Re...

March 20, 2025 267 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to Appoint Resident Director: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹6 Lakh to ₹60000

Company Law : Vishnupriya Hotels' appeal led to a penalty reduction for non-compliance with Section 149(3) of the Companies Act. The company pai...

March 19, 2025 267 Views 0 comment Print

CSR provision Violation: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹1.59 Crore to ₹32.72 Lakh

Company Law : Vishnupriya Hotels appealed against CSR non-compliance penalties. The Regional Director reduced the fine after reviewing submissio...

March 19, 2025 6864 Views 1 comment Print


Joint Audit as a Tool to Enhance Audit Quality

March 19, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

joint audit involves two or more audit firms working together to issue an audit opinion on the financial statements of an organization. Joint audit as a concept is not limited to statutory audits but can be effectively used in internal audits as well although not very popular.

Failure to Appoint Resident Director: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹6 Lakh to ₹60000

March 19, 2025 267 Views 0 comment Print

Vishnupriya Hotels’ appeal led to a penalty reduction for non-compliance with Section 149(3) of the Companies Act. The company paid Rs. 60,000 after adjudication.

CSR provision Violation: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹1.59 Crore to ₹32.72 Lakh

March 19, 2025 6864 Views 1 comment Print

Vishnupriya Hotels appealed against CSR non-compliance penalties. The Regional Director reduced the fine after reviewing submissions. Read the full case summary.

Internal Auditor Appointment Delay: MCA reduces Penalty

March 19, 2025 294 Views 0 comment Print

Konoria Plaschem faced penalties for failing to appoint an internal auditor from 2014-2020. The fine was reduced on appeal. Read the case details.

Board Meeting Lapses: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹28.5 Lakh to ₹2.85 Lakh

March 19, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

Water & Sanitation (India) for Urban Poor failed to hold board meetings from 2011-2019, leading to penalties. The fine was later reduced on appeal.

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 16th March 2025

March 18, 2025 4707 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of tax and regulatory updates: income tax bonds, GST rulings, SEBI amendments, customs tariffs, and DGFT trade policy changes from 10th-16th March 2025.

Monthly (March 2025) Legal Obligations + Legal updates for India

March 17, 2025 34455 Views 1 comment Print

Explore 375 key legal compliances and updates across FEMA, Income Tax, and GST for March 2025. Stay informed on filing deadlines and statutory obligations in India.

Provisional List of Audit Firms Not Filing NFRA-2 for 2023-24

March 16, 2025 27225 Views 0 comment Print

Find the provisional list of audit firms of listed companies that haven’t filed NFRA-2 forms for the reporting period 2023-24. Updated as of 10.03.2025.

Adequate Provisions in Companies Act, 2013 to Enhance Corporate Governance

March 16, 2025 216 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act 2013 mandates corporate governance, transparency, and CSR reporting. Key provisions include financial disclosures and CSR activity details.

Compliance Requirements for Private Limited Companies

March 16, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the compliance regime for private limited companies in India, including business closure timelines and government measures to streamline processes.

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