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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


Board Report Contents, Provisions and Penalties

October 31, 2023 2118 Views 0 comment Print

Learn what a board report is, its contents as per the Companies Act, 2013, provisions, penalties for non-compliance, and more. Get insights now.

Dematerialization of Securities for Private companies

October 31, 2023 10938 Views 2 comments Print

Discover the latest amendment to the Companies (Prospectus & Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, mandating dematerialization of securities for private companies other than small firms.

Delay in filing of e-Form INC-20A: MCA Imposes ₹3.50 Lakh Penalty

October 31, 2023 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the ₹3.50 lakh penalty imposed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for delayed e-Form INC-20A filing, with detailed analysis and implications.

Default in Filing of E-Form INC-22 : MCA Imposes Penalty

October 31, 2023 4767 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposed a penalty on M/s. Pearce Services Global Private Limited for non-compliance with requirement of filing E-Form INC-22 within stipulated time.

Violation of Section 134(3)(f) – MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 4.50 Lakh

October 31, 2023 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, imposes a penalty of Rs. 3.50 lakh on Hendrik Technology Private Limited for violating Section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Shifting company’s Registered Office: Same ROC, outside the city

October 31, 2023 12399 Views 3 comments Print

Learn procedure for relocating a company’s registered office outside city under same ROC. Get step-by-step guidance for a smooth transition.

Dematerialization of Securities by Private Limited Companies

October 30, 2023 5883 Views 2 comments Print

Discover impact of mandatory dematerialization of securities by private limited companies, its key points, and amendments affecting public limited companies.

India’s Ease of Doing Business: MCA’s NSWS Integration

October 30, 2023 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Discover MCA’s latest integration with India’s NSWS system, simplifying business incorporation, offering a dual portal system, and boosting ease of doing business.

Companies (Amendment) Act 2020: Section 5 Effective from 30.10.2023

October 30, 2023 4878 Views 0 comment Print

Section 5 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 becomes effective on October 30, 2023. It introduces amendments to section 23 of Companies Act, 2013, allowing public companies to issue securities for listing on foreign stock exchanges.

Dematerialization of Securities: Rules for Private & Unlisted Public Companies

October 30, 2023 4473 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the new Rule 9B in the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, mandating dematerialization of securities for private and unlisted public companies. Explore the benefits, compliance deadlines, and procedures involved. Stay informed about this significant shift in handling securities for enhanced transparency and investor protection.

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