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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 18315 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


Conversion of ECB into Equity Shares

March 27, 2023 18747 Views 0 comment Print

For Conversion of ECB into Equity it is mandatory that company had entered into agreement at time of raising loan and it is mentioned in any clause that company can convert loan into Equity/Preference shares in future.

Procedure for Conversion of OPC Into Private Company

March 27, 2023 34095 Views 1 comment Print

One person Company is totally a revolutionized concept brought by Companies Act, 2013 where a single person can easily form a company of his own enjoying both the benefits of sole ownership as well as corporate identity.

Authorized signatory of cheque, not being drawer, cannot be directed to pay interim compensation

March 27, 2023 11610 Views 0 comment Print

Lyka Labs Limited Vs State of Maharashtra (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that the signatory of the cheque, authorized by the “Company”, is not the drawer in terms of section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act and cannot be directed to pay interim compensation under section 143A. Facts- The issue involves that whether […]

Understanding Section 62(4) of Companies Act with Practical Example

March 27, 2023 5235 Views 1 comment Print

The sub section (4) of section 62 of companies act 2013, also talks about conversion of loans, debentures raised from government into equity of the company  when it may be necessary in public interest however it doesn’t specifically mention conversion only when the company is in distress

Appeal Procedure Under Companies Act, 2013

March 27, 2023 11568 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the appeal procedure under the Companies Act, 2013 in India, empowering companies to challenge orders by the Registrar of Companies (ROC) and seek justice.

One Person Company (OPC) – Features, Advantage, Disadvantage, Formation Process

March 25, 2023 54426 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and formation process of One Person Company (OPC) in India. Start your own business with this unique form of business entity.

Audit Trail feature in accounting software from 1st April, 2023

March 25, 2023 203031 Views 3 comments Print

MCA made it mandatory for every company to fulfill requirement of an audit trail feature in their accounting software from 1st April, 2023.

Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 – Implications

March 24, 2023 11445 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the implications of the Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 with a critical analysis. Uncover changes in CSR activities, definitions, and spending rules. Explore the impact on ongoing projects, administration overheads, CSR committee responsibilities, reporting, and penalties for non-compliance. Stay informed about the amendments and their effect on CSR expenditure, governance, and disclosure.

Women Director under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013

March 24, 2023 11478 Views 0 comment Print

MCA and SEBI recognize the importance of having women on the Board of directors to promote good corporate governance, accountability, and credibility. To ensure gender equality in top management positions, they have made it mandatory for certain classes of companies to have at least one female director.

Request for extension of time period for filing of Form CSR 2

March 24, 2023 12777 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request for extension of time period for filing of Form CSR 2 for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 without levying additional fee

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