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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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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 126 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 492 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 309 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17742 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 270 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 2094 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 156 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 96 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


Penalty Levied for Not Filing BEN-2 Due to Misinterpretation of SBO Definition

March 27, 2026 927 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether SBO exists without majority shareholding. The authority held that control and influence also determine SBO, making non-disclosure a violation.

Procedure for Creation & Modification of Charges under Companies Act 2013

March 26, 2026 939 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains how companies must create and register charges with RoC. Timely compliance ensures legal validity and avoids penalties.

ROC Imposed Penalty for Related Party Transactions Without Proper Approval

March 26, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized directors for executing related party transactions without fresh or valid approvals. It held that reliance on outdated resolutions violates Section 188. The ruling stresses strict approval requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Internal Auditor Under Section 138

March 26, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved non-appointment of an internal auditor despite meeting turnover criteria. The authority held that failure to comply attracts penalty under Section 450.

ROC Chennai Imposed Penalty for Delay in Appointing Independent Directors

March 26, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved failure to appoint independent directors within the prescribed timeline. The authority held that delay constituted a violation, leading to penalties on the company and its officers.

ROC imposes ₹7 Lakh Penalty for Delay in Forming Audit Committee

March 26, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed significant penalties for failing to constitute mandatory committees on time. The ruling makes it clear that delayed compliance does not excuse violations. Companies must adhere strictly to corporate governance timelines under the Companies Act

ROC imposed penalties for delay in filing MGT-14

March 26, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed penalties for delay in filing MGT-14 beyond 30 days. The ruling stresses strict compliance with statutory filing timelines.

Company Penalized as Private Placement Resolution Was Filed Late

March 26, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalized the company for a substantial delay in filing board resolutions. It held that compliance deadlines under the Companies Act are strict and cannot be ignored.

MCA imposes Penalty for Late Filing of MR-1 Under Companies Act

March 26, 2026 2517 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed penalties for delayed filing of Form MR-1 beyond the 60-day limit. The ruling highlights strict compliance requirements for director appointments.

Penalty Imposed as Company Delayed Filing MGT-14 Beyond Statutory Deadline

March 26, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalized the company for filing board resolutions after the 30-day limit. It held that statutory timelines under the Companies Act are mandatory and cannot be ignored.

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