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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


Complete ROC Compliance Calendar for FY 2022-23 Under Companies Act, 2013

September 9, 2023 5748 Views 2 comments Print

Comprehensive ROC Compliance Calendar for FY 2022-23 outlines mandatory filings under the Companies Act, 2013.

Company Fails to Hold Mandatory Board Meetings – MCA Imposes Rs. 1.60 Lakh Penalty

September 8, 2023 5016 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent case where Indira IVF Hospital Private Limited faces a Rs. 1.60 Lakh penalty for not holding mandatory board meetings, under Section 173 of Companies Act, 2013

MCA imposes penalty on company for violating Loan & Right issue provisions

September 8, 2023 12510 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalties on Dhiomics Analytics Solutions Private Limited for violating loan conversion and rights issue provisions. Learn more about the case.

ICSI urges to allow CS in practice to be independent director of a company  

September 8, 2023 6408 Views 1 comment Print

ICSI requests amendments to Sections 204 & 149(6)(e)(ii)(A) of Companies Act,, to enable Company Secretaries in practice to be Independent Directors

ICSI Request MCA to allow Company Secretaries to file particulars of changes

September 8, 2023 19782 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI suggests Form DIR-6 modification, urging Corporate Affairs Ministry to allow Company Secretaries to update changes in their particulars

ICSI Proposes New Mechanism for Charge Creation Post 120 Days

September 8, 2023 20145 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI suggests an amendment in Section 77 of Companies Act, 2013. It aims to allow charge registration beyond 120 days with ad valorem fees.

Mandate DIR-11 for KMP Changes: ICSI’s Suggestion to MCA

September 8, 2023 8403 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI urges MCA to mandate Form DIR-11 for KMPs, especially Company Secretaries, to enhance corporate governance & compliance during their resignation.

ICSI Proposes Compliance Certificates by CS for Small Companies

September 8, 2023 20925 Views 3 comments Print

ICSI suggested that every small company not employing a full-time company secretary should obtain a compliance certificate from a company secretary in full-time practice.

ICSI’s Suggestions for Simplifying e-Forms under Companies Act, 2013

September 8, 2023 3984 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive look at ICSI proposals to Ministry of Corporate Affairs on streamlining e-forms under Companies Act, 2013.

Allow company Secretaries to do Internal Audit of Companies under Section 138: ICSI

September 8, 2023 36267 Views 1 comment Print

Proposed amendments to Section 138 of Companies Act, 2013 by ICSI. Understand why Company Secretaries are equipped to conduct internal audits.

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