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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


Company penalised for holding board meeting with delay of 45 days

May 29, 2023 1500 Views 0 comment Print

The company failed to hold its 3rd board meeting within the prescribed time frame, with a delay of 45 days. The penalties imposed are as follows: Rs. 54,000 on the company, Rs. 50,000 on Mr. Kamal Bali (Managing Director), and Rs. 50,000 on Ms. Alka Mishra (Company Secretary).

MCA impose penalty on Auditors for Failure in Disclosures in Audit Report

May 29, 2023 29031 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in India has issued an adjudication order imposing penalties on auditors for their failure to comply with the provisions of Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013. The penalties are imposed on the auditors of Strong Infracon Private Limited for non-disclosure of various key financial information in the company’s audit reports.

Section 134(5)(a) Violation: MCA Imposes Penalty on amalgamated Company

May 29, 2023 1488 Views 0 comment Print

Strong Infracon Private Limited and Elite Realcon Private Limited were identified as violators of Section 134(5)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, following an inspection conducted under Section 206(5) of the Act. These violations date back to the fiscal years 2010-11 to 2015-16. The penalty imposed amounts to a total of INR 400,000, distributed between the […]

Challenges faced by investors in claiming IEPF refunds

May 29, 2023 3114 Views 0 comment Print

Explore challenges faced by investors in claiming IEPF refunds. Lack of awareness, complex procedures, and coordination issues persist. Learn how to overcome these challenges for a smooth refund process.

Streamlined Fast Track Merger Process under Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013

May 29, 2023 2001 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013 introduced provisions for a Fast Track Merger (FTM) under Section 233, which offers a streamlined and time-efficient process for specific classes of companies. This article explores the key aspects of FTM, including the eligible classes of companies, the timeline, and the procedural requirements.

Guide to Trade Receivables Audit & Disclosure Requirements for AS and Ind AS Compliant Entities

May 28, 2023 19005 Views 0 comment Print

Get a comprehensive guide on auditing and disclosure requirements for trade receivables in AS and Ind AS compliant entities under the Companies Act, 2013. Ensure accurate financial reporting with step-by-step procedures and comply with the latest amendments. Contact us for expert assistance.

Step by Step process of Public Inspection under Companies Act, 2013

May 28, 2023 15621 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the step-by-step process for public inspection under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn how to access and view public documents of registered companies or LLPs on the MCA Portal.

Valuation by CS holding certification of registration as Registered Valuer is not acceptable in FDI reporting

May 28, 2023 2298 Views 0 comment Print

In case of Foreign Direct Investment, the valuation of equity instruments should be done as per any internationally accepted pricing methodology for valuation on an arm’s length basis duly certified by a Chartered Accountant or a Merchant Banker registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India or a practicing Cost Accountant, in case of an unlisted Indian Company.

Procedure for Strike Off of a Company as per Section 248(2) of Companies Act, 2013

May 27, 2023 12360 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the step-by-step process for striking off a company as per Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about board meetings, general meetings, required consents, and filing Form STK-2 with necessary attachments for a smooth and legal closure.

MCA imposes penalty for delay in filing resolution in e-form MGT-14

May 26, 2023 11598 Views 0 comment Print

Company was required to file a copy of the resolution in e-form MGT-14 within 60 days i.e. by 31.08.2021. However, the e-form MGT-14 was filed by the company only on 20.04.2022 vide SRN 796533765 with a delay of 231 days.

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