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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 1263 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


Penalty imposed by ROC for not maintaining Registered Office – Section 12

June 30, 2023 4269 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the penalty imposed by ROC for not maintaining a registered office under Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. Explore the case of Glonix Electronics, the adjudication order, and the consequences of non-compliance. Expert insights by CS Kanchan Gupta.

MCA imposes Penalty for not providing documents to Independent Directors

June 30, 2023 1368 Views 0 comment Print

Read the adjudication order issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) imposing penalties on Madhyam Agrivet Industries Limited for violating Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013. The order highlights the company’s failure to provide relevant documents to independent directors and the resulting penalty. Find out the details of the case and the penalty imposed by the MCA.

Penalty Imposed by MCA for Non-Serially Numbered Minutes of Meetings

June 30, 2023 19512 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the details of the adjudication order issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) against Tech Spanner Info Pvt Ltd. The order imposes a penalty on the company for their failure to serially number the minutes of their meetings, as required by the Companies Act, 2013. This article provides an analysis of the case, […]

What are the reasons for Company Name Rejection?

June 30, 2023 7269 Views 0 comment Print

Choosing a company name is a crucial step when registering a Private Limited Company. During the name approval process conducted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, applicants are required to submit two options for the company name in order of preference. The Registrar of Companies (ROC) will accept one of the two options.

MCA Penalizes Delayed MGT-14 & Form PAS-3 Filing in Private Placement

June 30, 2023 19524 Views 0 comment Print

Private placement- Separate Bank Account not opened, Delay in FIling MGT-14 & Form PAS-3 – MCA imposes penalty – The order discusses the violations committed by the company, the appointment of the adjudicating officer, facts about the case, and the factors considered while imposing penalties. Analysis: The adjudication order reveals that Cookiejar Technologies Private Limited failed […]

NCLAT Overturns NCLT Ruling on Ex-PNB Official in Nirav Modi Case: An Analysis

June 30, 2023 3828 Views 0 comment Print

In this case the NCLT’s order was set aside by the NCLAT to implead a former Executive Director of the Punjab National Bank in a matter related to Rs 14000 crore scam involving diamond merchant Nirav Modi Group and Gitanjali Group of Companies.

What are ESOPs and why a Company should roll out ESOPs in its Company

June 30, 2023 2019 Views 0 comment Print

 Understand what Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) are and why a company, especially startups, should implement them. Learn about the advantages and vesting schedules. For ESOP advisory, contact Saras Juris Law.

Penalty Imposed by MCA for Failure to Paginate and Sign Minute Book Pages

June 30, 2023 4884 Views 0 comment Print

Read the adjudication order issued by the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra, Pune, where penalties have been imposed on Madhyam Agrivet Industries Limited for not paginating and signing blank pages in their minute book. Understand the provisions violated and the penalties levied under the Companies Act.

Unveiling the Power of Retirement by Rotation: A Catalyst for Board Continuity and Fresh Perspectives!

June 30, 2023 21405 Views 2 comments Print

Explore how the principle of retirement by rotation serves as a catalyst for board continuity and the infusion of fresh perspectives in a company’s governance structure. Understand the legal nuances and exceptions of this powerful corporate mechanism.

Possibility of Suo Moto Adjudication & Coexistence between 441/454 of Companies Act 2013

June 29, 2023 9717 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the differences between compounding and adjudication under Section 454 of the Companies Act 2013. Learn about the role of the Regional Director, penalties vs. fines, and the coexistence of Section 441 and Section 454.

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