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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
ROC imposed heavy penalty for failing to appoint a Company Secretary within six months. The ruling stresses strict adherence to Section 203 timelines.
The authority penalized the company for failing to hold the required fourth Board Meeting. It clarified that absence of a specific penalty provision attracts Section 450 as a residual penalty.
Dormant company status allows inactive companies to maintain legal existence with minimal compliance. The provision helps businesses reduce costs while planning future operations.
The adjudicating authority penalized a company for not maintaining the required number of directors liable to retire by rotation. The violation continued for over 700 days before being rectified.
The MCA has introduced CCFS-2026 allowing companies to clear pending filings by paying only 10% of additional fees. The scheme offers a limited window to regularize compliance without heavy penalties.
Authorities rejected several name reservation applications because they were phonetically or structurally similar to existing entities. The guidance emphasizes selecting unique names and complying with Companies Act naming rules.
Form MGT-8 is a certification issued by a practicing Company Secretary verifying the accuracy of a company’s annual return and compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. It ensures transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance for larger companies.
The proposed regulations introduce a formal framework for Managing General Agents in the IFSC. The rules aim to regulate underwriting, claims management, and insurance intermediation with stronger governance standards.
The Companies Act, 2013 requires companies to maintain registers of members and disclose beneficial ownership. These provisions ensure transparency in shareholding and identify individuals exercising control.
The adjudicating authority held that failure to file the board resolution within the prescribed 30-day period violated Section 117 of the Companies Act. The company and its directors were penalized.
