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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


Enhancing Data Security: Importance of an Audit Trail for Companies

June 29, 2023 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the significance of implementing an audit trail in your company’s data management processes. Learn about the benefits of maintaining a comprehensive audit trail, the management’s role and responsibilities, and the preservation requirements. Enhance data security and promote good corporate governance practices.

Section 180 (1)(a): Selling or Disposal of Undertaking of a Company or Shares of Subsidiaries

June 29, 2023 49359 Views 0 comment Print

Gain comprehensive understanding of Section 180 (1)(a) of Companies Act, 2013 – focusing on the selling or disposal of a company’s undertaking or shares of subsidiaries.

Form No. DIR-2 Consent to act as a director of a company – Format

June 29, 2023 50997 Views 1 comment Print

Form No. DIR-2: Complete guide on the consent form to act as a director. Learn its importance, contents, and the step-by-step process for submission. Ensure legal compliance for your directorial role.

Penalties for Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: A costly oversight

June 28, 2023 2754 Views 0 comment Print

Explore a case study of GTZ Securities Limited, which faced penalties due to its failure to appoint a Company Secretary as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013. Discover the consequences, violations, and penalties imposed on the company and its directors.

Guide to Appointment of Auditor in Casual Vacancy under Companies Act 2013

June 28, 2023 80235 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide to role of auditors and audit process under Companies Act 2013. Understand appointment, reappointment, and steps to fill a casual vacancy in auditor’s role.

How to Reclassify the Authorised Share Capital of a Company

June 28, 2023 17877 Views 0 comment Print

The need to reclassify the authorised share capital of a company in one or more classes may arise for various reasons. For example, if the company was incorporated with only one type or class of share capital, i.e., equity shares, it would be required to create a class of preference shares if it wishes to issue preference shares.

Non-Compliance Penalty: Rs. 25 Lakh for Non-Appointment of Company Secretary

June 28, 2023 6450 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Rs. 25 Lakh penalty imposed by the Government of India on a private company for non-appointment of a Company Secretary in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013.

Audit Lapses: NFRA imposes Rs. 60 Lakh Penalty on CA & Audit Firm

June 28, 2023 19170 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive analysis of audit lapses leading to significant NFRA-imposed penalty on CA Devang Dalal and M H Dalal & Associates, setting a precedent in corporate financial accountability.

INC-20A Filed with 220 Days Delay but No Penalty Imposed

June 28, 2023 2430 Views 0 comment Print

Unraveling the details of MCA Order No. 1589, where Squareroot Data Centers Private Limited escapes penalty despite a 220-day delay in filing INC-20A.

Nomination & Remuneration Committee not constituted – MCA imposes Penalty

June 27, 2023 8745 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposed a penalty on PTC India Financial Services Limited for violation of Section 178 of Companies Act, 2013. Company failed to constitute Nomination & Remuneration Committee (NRC), resulting in penalties.

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