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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 135 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 504 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 309 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 780 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 480 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 17835 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 270 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 2103 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 96 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


Directors Responsibility For Maintenance of Cost Records

March 17, 2023 7362 Views 1 comment Print

Section 148 and Section 134 of the Companies Act 2013 both deal with responsibility of directors regarding the maintenance of cost records.

Strike off` of Companies & other ‘Corporate Exits’ to become centralised from 1-4-2023

March 17, 2023 7527 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby establishes a Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE). C-PACE shall be located at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Plot No. 6, 7, 8, Sector 5, IMT Manesar, District Gurgaon (Haryana), Pin Code – 122050.

Form MGT-7: Overview

March 16, 2023 17832 Views 0 comment Print

. Other than OPC and the minor business, every company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, or any other previous Companies Act, must submit an e-Form MGT-7 to the ROC. The MGT-7 is one of the mandatory compliance for Private Limited Company in India.

Penalty on Company for not affixing its name in conspicuous position

March 16, 2023 8217 Views 0 comment Print

During inspection, the 1.0 physically visited the registered office of the company on 09.08.2019 and found that company had not affixed or paint its name in conspicuous position accordance to the provisions of Section 12(3)(a) which shows that company has made the violation of section 12(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.

All about E- Form AOC-5 & amendment w.e.f. 23-01-2023

March 15, 2023 20286 Views 0 comment Print

Discover all about E-Form AOC-5 under the Companies Act, 2013, including its recent amendment effective from 23-01-2023. Learn steps for filing, required information, attachments, fees, and consequences of non-compliance.

Establishment of Liaison Office in India by Foreign Entities

March 15, 2023 15390 Views 0 comment Print

Establishing a liaison office in India by foreign entities involves various steps and compliance requirements. Learn about the permissible activities, eligibility criteria, registration process, and annual compliance for setting up a liaison office in India.

Possibility suggestion to convert charitable Trusts  into Section 8 Company

March 14, 2023 24162 Views 1 comment Print

As per requirements of AICTE and CBEC all institutions affiliated with them for providing education should not be for profit making. In order to meet the requirement as stated by above authorities, the educational institutions had to start their activities and operations under Charitable Trust / Registered Society.

NGO – Section 8 Company under Companies Act, 2013

March 14, 2023 12246 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Section 8 companies under the Companies Act, 2013, their registration process, benefits, restrictions, and their role in promoting social welfare and development.

Beyond the Mask: Unveiling Corporate Responsibility through Reverse Piercing

March 13, 2023 6042 Views 0 comment Print

One of the fundamental concepts of corporate law is the principle of limited liability. It enables business owners to limit their personal liability for the debts and obligations of their company to the amount of their investment in the company

CSR in India: Compliance, Enforcement & Future Directions

March 11, 2023 10263 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India: Compliance, enforcement challenges, and future directions for sustainable business practices.

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