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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 18321 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


Secretarial Audit Provisions under Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015

May 7, 2023 9462 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013 doesn’t specifically defines Secretarial Audit. But for understanding purpose, it  can be said as the process of checking compliance to various acts, rules, regulations, circulars, notifications as applicable on the Company

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & related provisions

May 5, 2023 29442 Views 2 comments Print

Every company to which CSR criteria is applicable and the amount to be spent by a company is more than Rs. 50 lakh shall be required to constitute a CSR committee of the Board.

Compliance Requirements for Transfer of Shares from Non-Resident Person to Non-Resident Person

May 5, 2023 73122 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the compliance landscape for transferring shares from a non-resident to a non-resident person in India. Uncover legal provisions, procedural steps, and foreign exchange management regulations. Stay informed about reporting requirements and filing Form FC-TRS.

Liability of a director under Indian Companies Act 2013

May 5, 2023 33324 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the liability of a director under the Indian Companies Act 2013, covering offenses, duties, fines, and potential imprisonment. Understand scenarios like breach of fiduciary duty, ultra vires acts, negligence, and liability to third parties. Learn about the Limitation Act’s applicability to proceedings and appeals before the Tribunal or Appellate Tribunal, with varying limitation periods based on specific situations.

कंपनियों को १ अप्रैल २०२३ से ऑडिट ट्रेल रखना अनिवार्य

May 4, 2023 3132 Views 0 comment Print

मिनिस्टरी ऑफ कॉर्पोरेट अफेयर्स के दिनांक २४ मार्च २०२३ के नोटिफ़िकेशन द्वारा ऑडिट ट्रेल के प्रावधान १.४.२०२३ से अनिवार्य कर दिये गए हैं । इस प्रावधान के महत्वपूर्ण बिन्दु इस तरह है : 1. यह उन सभी कंपनियों पर लागू है जो अपने अकाउंटस किसी अकाउंटिंग सॉफ्टवेर के जरिये करते हैं । 2. उन्हे यह […]

Process to Increase Authorised Share Capital in Private Companies

May 4, 2023 65274 Views 0 comment Print

A Private Company have to follow the necessary steps to increase the authorized capital limit in order to issue more shares when existing authorised capital get exhausted.

Regulatory updates for the Month of April 2023

May 4, 2023 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for April 2023 in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, RBI, and notable case law under the Companies Act, 2013. Key highlights, amendments, and due dates covered for a comprehensive overview

SC upholds Section 327(7) Companies Act which Overrides Payment of Workers dues during IBC CIRP

May 4, 2023 2577 Views 0 comment Print

Moser Baer Karamchari Union Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India) By way of this writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner – union has sought for an appropriate writ, direction or order striking down Section 327(7) of the Companies Act, 2013 as arbitrary and violative of Article 21 […]

Companies Act Section 140(5) not become nugatory on auditor resignation: SC

May 4, 2023 2808 Views 0 comment Print

SC ruling on whether rendering provisions of Section 140(5) of Companies Act, 2013 become nugatory on auditor resignation on non reporting of fraud

No automatic bail rejection for mere twin conditions in Section 212 of Companies Act

May 4, 2023 6123 Views 0 comment Print

Section 212(6) contemplates that before a court decides to grant bail to an accused, public prosecutor must be given an opportunity to oppose bail application.

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