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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


Company penalised for Incomplete EGM Notice on Independent Director Appointment

September 5, 2023 1962 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has imposed penalties on United Telecoms Limited for violations related to an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) notice. The case revolves around the failure to include a statement regarding the proposed independent director’s qualifications. This article discusses the details of the violation and the penalties imposed. Detailed Analysis United Telecoms […]

Corporate Criminal Liability in India, UK And USA: A Comparative Approach

September 5, 2023 4110 Views 0 comment Print

The paper deals with explaining the concept of corporate criminal liability, from the time when there was no concept to set the liability on the company for default and till present how this concept has developed.

MCA Penalizes Company, Directors & CS for EGM Notice Non-Display on website

September 5, 2023 31857 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about penalty imposed by MCA on a company, its directors, and company secretary for failing to display an EGM notice on website.

MCA imposes Rs. 4 Lakh Penalty for Missing CSR Policy Details in Board Report

September 5, 2023 10650 Views 0 comment Print

Smith N Smith Chemicals receives Rs. 4 Lakh penalty from MCA for non-compliance with CSR policy in its board report. Read Detailed analysis

CSR Section 135(5) Violation- MCA Imposes Rs.16.48 Penalty

September 5, 2023 21183 Views 0 comment Print

MCA recently imposed a penalty on a Company for violating CSR Section 135(5) of Companies Act, 2013 which mandates companies to spend at least 2% of their average net profits on CSR activities.

MCA Imposes Penalty for Missing explanatory statement about Independent director appointment in EGM notice

September 5, 2023 1497 Views 0 comment Print

MCA levies penalties due to EGM notice non-compliance. Exploring the United Telecoms Limited case, Section 152 violation, and the implications. Analysis and outcome.

Overview of compliances under the Companies Act

September 4, 2023 6594 Views 1 comment Print

Compliances under the Companies Act vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific provisions of the Act applicable to a particular company. In many countries, including India, the Companies Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that governs the formation, management, and dissolution of companies.

MCA Imposes Rs. 6 Lakh Penalty for Non-Maintenance of Registered Office

September 4, 2023 21789 Views 0 comment Print

Tunwal E-Vehicle India Pvt. Ltd. & its directors ordered to pay penalty for not maintaining its registered office under Companies Act, 2013.

Investigation Report under S. 212(13) of Companies Act can only be provided to Concerned Person

September 3, 2023 1824 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble High Court observed that the investigation report cannot be obtained under Section 212(13) of the Companies Act, 2013 if the Person seeking report is not concerned with the case in any manner or in other words, do not comply the mandate of Section 212(1)(a) to (d) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Regulatory Updates: August 2023 | Company, SEBI, RBI & Insolvency Law

September 2, 2023 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest regulatory changes in Company Law, Securities Law, RBI, and Insolvency Law that took place in August 2023.

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