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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 1797 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 1323 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 16185 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


MCA imposes 66.16 Lakh penalty for Violation of CSR provisions

August 3, 2023 20745 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Karnataka, imposes a substantial 66.16 Lakh penalty on Saankhya Labs Private Limited for violating CSR provisions under Companies Act, 2013.

Distinguish Between Companies Act 2006 UK & Companies Act 2013 India

August 3, 2023 4497 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the distinctions between Companies Act 2006 (UK) and Companies Act 2013 (India). From shareholder requirements to director limits and AGM norms, explore the unique provisions shaping corporate governance in each jurisdiction. Uncover the nuances in the appointment of company secretaries and the protection of minority shareholders. A comprehensive guide to navigating the regulatory landscapes of the UK and India.

Simple Explanation about Public Offer and its Price Valuation

August 3, 2023 5001 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the basics of Public Offer and share price valuation, including IPOs, FPOs, valuation methods, and crucial parameters.

MCA Amends Central Govt. Application Form No. RD-1

August 2, 2023 3138 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India has recently issued a significant update to the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2023. These rules may be called the Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2023, indicating a second round of changes this year. Furthermore, the update also includes a critical change in the form for filing application to the Central Government […]

Coffee Day Global Limited (CDGL) – NFRA Orders & Auditing Standards

August 2, 2023 4392 Views 3 comments Print

Coffee Day Enterprises Limited (CDEL) operates in various sectors, including coffee retailing, logistics, financial services, and hospitality. NFRA has issued orders against auditors for alleged financial irregularities. This article discusses the case and the issue of provisioning interest on NPAs.

Rights Issue Procedure for Further Issue of Share Capital: Companies Act 2013

August 2, 2023 53037 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about procedure, provisions, and penalties related to rights issue as per Section 62 of Companies Act, 2013. Understand requirements and steps for existing shareholders to participate in rights issue.

Penalty for Non-Appointment to CS reduced to Rs. 5 Lakh from 15 Lakh

August 1, 2023 732 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of an appeal under Companies Act, 2013, against a penalty levied on Toyotsu Bharat Integrated Services Private Limited. Learn about the case and the final verdict

Private vs. Public vs. One Person Company: Difference

August 1, 2023 23220 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the distinctions between Private, Public, and One Person Companies based on applicable sections, capital, members, directors, and more.

NFRA Penalizes Burnpur Cement’s Auditor for Professional Misconduct

August 1, 2023 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Review of National Financial Reporting Authority’s action against CA Riya Agarwal under Companies Act 2013. Details of case and penalties inside.

NFRA Penalizes Burnpur Cement’s Auditor for Audit Misconduct

August 1, 2023 1704 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed report on NFRA’s penalty against CA Shekhar Sharad for professional misconduct during the audit of Burnpur Cement Limited in FY 2017-18.

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