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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 168 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 1788 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 387 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 1215 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 16182 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


A Step-by-Step Guide to the IEPF Refund Process

April 24, 2023 4275 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) refund process seamlessly with our step-by-step guide. Reclaim unclaimed dividends and deposits effortlessly. Learn the importance of timely claims and understand the simple IEPF claim process.

Non-Appointment CS – Penalty reduced Maximum penalty Harsh

April 24, 2023 732 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Appointment CS – penalty reduced – Ac imposing maximum penalty by Registrar of Companies on company, its Managing Director and other director is very harsh, burdensome on Company.

Rs. 15 Lakh penalty on Company & Directors for not appointing CS

April 24, 2023 27213 Views 0 comment Print

As Rule 8A (Appointment of Company Secretaries in Companies Not Covered Under Rule 8) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (w.e.f 09.06.2014), a company other than a company covered under Rule 8 which has a paid-up share capital of five crore rupees or more shall have a whole-time company secretary. […]

MCA Imposes Rs. 25 Lakh Penalty for Not appointing Company Secretary

April 24, 2023 12285 Views 0 comment Print

ub-section (5) of Section 203 of the Act provides that if any company makes any default in complying with the provisions of this section, such company shall be liable to a penalty of five lakh rupees and every director and key managerial personnel of the company who is in default shall be liable to a penalty of fifty thousand rupees and where the default is a continuing one, with a further penalty of one thousand rupees for each day after the first during which such default continues but not exceeding five lakh rupees.

Note on advantage & Disadvantage of LLP

April 24, 2023 3174 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the pros and cons of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) compared to Private Limited Companies. Learn about tax advantages, compliance differences, and the unique features of each business structure.

Understanding Dividends under Companies Act, 2013: Legal Provisions, Forms, Explanations, and Case Laws.

April 23, 2023 78300 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013, contains various provisions relating to the payment of dividends by companies to their shareholders. These provisions lay down the legal framework for the payment of dividends and set out the rights and obligations of companies and shareholders.

MCA Advisory on Launch of STK-2 form along with C-PACE functionality

April 23, 2023 4077 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is launching STK-2 form along with C-PACE functionality on 01st May 2023 at 12:00 AM.

Squeezing out Minority: A critical analysis of provisions under Companies Act, 2013

April 23, 2023 23856 Views 0 comment Print

The act of squeeze-out, which involves forcibly acquiring the equity shares of a company from minority shareholders and compensating them in cash, is a visible demonstration of a controlling shareholder’s power over the corporate machinery.

Maintaining Books of Accounts of a Company as per Companies Act 2013

April 23, 2023 16086 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal provisions under the Companies Act, 2013 for maintaining books of accounts in India. Learn about relevant forms to be filed, including AOC-4 and MGT-7. Understand financial concepts like accrual basis, double-entry system, and accounting standards. Ensure your company’s compliance and make informed business decisions through proper bookkeeping.

Applicability of Cost Records as per Companies Act, 2013

April 22, 2023 40968 Views 3 comments Print

Article, discuss applicability of cost records under Indian law, legal provisions governing them, and procedures for maintaining them in compliance with latest amended rules and laws.

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