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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55083 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3456 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9414 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 5283 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 1269 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16182 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print


Direct Overseas Listing for Indian Companies: Opportunities & Challenges

November 5, 2023 3144 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the opportunities and challenges of Indian companies listing on overseas markets, including benefits, policy implications, and key considerations.

Director Remenuration Under Section 197 of Companies Act, 2013

November 4, 2023 12372 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 197 & 198 of Companies Act, 2013 on director remuneration. Learn limits, approval, and penalties for public company remuneration.

What is Due Diligence for Startups in India?

November 3, 2023 4284 Views 0 comment Print

This article discusses the essential requirements for Indian startups. To avoid facing legal repercussions, companies, startups, and other business structures must commit to MCA compliance rules

EGM of Listed Company: Format of Notice of Pre Advertisement in Newspaper

November 1, 2023 4617 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the essential format and details of a Notice of Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) for a listed company. Navigate through compliance with MCA and SEBI circulars, electronic notice distribution, e-voting facilities, and the significance of updating shareholder information. Ensure transparency and effective communication in corporate governance.

Corporate Responsibilities: From Environmental Impact to Legal Accountability

November 1, 2023 2421 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate responsibility from environmental impact to legal accountability: Revise energy policy or face dire consequences, UN warns. ClientEarth sues Shell Plc. board on slow emission reduction targets.

Contravention of Section 143, Section 129 and AS 18: MCA Imposes Penalty on CA

October 31, 2023 1599 Views 0 comment Print

Read the adjudication order from the Registrar of Companies, West Bengal, imposing penalties under Companies Act, 2013 on B.K. SAHOO & COMPANY for non-compliance in the audit of TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION (INDIA) LIMITED.

India’s Path to 100% Dematerialization: Recent Regulatory Amendments

October 31, 2023 1980 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how recent MCA amendments have led India closer to 100% dematerialization of shares. Changes affect private companies, enhancing transparency & efficiency.

Crucial Compliance Alert: MCA’s Latest Amendments for Companies & LLPs

October 31, 2023 4548 Views 0 comment Print

Stay compliant with MCA’s recent amendments. Explore rules on beneficial interest, register of partners, responsible person designation, and dematerialization for companies and LLPs.

Non-Filing of DIR-3 KYC: MCA Imposes Penalty

October 31, 2023 14568 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how MCA imposed a penalty on Hendrik Technology Private Limited for failing to file DIR-3 KYC, a violation of Companies Act, 2013, Section 153, and Rule 12(A).

Board Report Contents, Provisions and Penalties

October 31, 2023 2250 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.

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