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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


Gift by a Company: Valid or Void?

May 10, 2023 32418 Views 1 comment Print

The act of company gifting an immovable property is frequently interpreted as a gesture of goodwill or appreciation towards an individual or another entity. However, before engaging in such a transaction, it is critical to understand the legalities and implications.

Compliance with Form MSME-1: Ensuring Timely Payments to Micro & Small Enterprise Suppliers

May 10, 2023 11211 Views 0 comment Print

All companies that default or make delayed payments to their micro and small enterprise suppliers are obligated to file Form MSME-1. This form serves as an intimation to the Registrar of Companies regarding the payment default. However, medium enterprises are exempted from this requirement.

MCA imposes conditions for companies filing name removal application

May 10, 2023 3384 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has issued Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Second Amendment Rules, 2023. Amendment introduces provisos to Rule 4 of the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016. These provisos impose requirements on companies seeking to file removal applications, including the submission of overdue […]

Basic Information About Form MSME-1

May 9, 2023 3996 Views 0 comment Print

Who shall file Form MSME-1? All companies must file Form MSME-1 (Form) which has either defaulted in making payment or has made delayed payment to their micro and small vendors.

MCA imposes penalty for attaching wrong attachments with Form AoC-4

May 9, 2023 12162 Views 0 comment Print

On the examination of document submitted to ROC, it is observed that certifying professional had filed e form AOC-4 with wrong attachment

MCA Penalizes CFO for Holding Office in Multiple Companies

May 8, 2023 1908 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed by the MCA on a CFO for violating company law by holding office in more than one company. Detailed analysis and implications provided.

Final Accounts of Joint Stock Companies as per Ind AS-1 & Schedule III

May 8, 2023 44406 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the final accounts of joint stock companies in India under Ind AS-1 and Schedule III. Understand the changes as per Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules 2023, covering financial statements, shareholding details, cryptocurrency disclosure, and more. Stay updated on the latest amendments and comprehensive guidelines for presenting true and fair financial statements, including the significant accounting policies and notes.

Maintenance of Books of account of the Company

May 7, 2023 31884 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the statutory provisions mandating bookkeeping in India for companies. Understand criteria, responsibilities, and penalties under the Companies Act. Get insights from a practicing Chartered Accountant.

Explanatory Statements for preferential allotment

May 7, 2023 6708 Views 0 comment Print

ANNEXED TO THE NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING Explanatory Statements for preferential allotment pursuant to section 102 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Board of Directors on ……………………subject to necessary approval(s) , has approved the proposal for raising fund up to Rs………………………… by way of issue of equity shares on preferential basis to mobilized fund for […]

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

May 7, 2023 9621 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

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