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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 18327 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


FAQ’s on Physical Filing of forms on MCA V3

February 23, 2023 9909 Views 1 comment Print

Navigate MCAs temporary physical filing with our guide on the 6 forms permitted due to MCA V3 rollout, valid 22.02.2023 to 31.03.2023. Simplify compliance

MCA allows physical filing of Forms GNL-2, MGT-14, SH-8, SH-9 & SH-11

February 22, 2023 9957 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification about filing of Form GNL-2, for the purposes of filing prospectus related documents, MGT-14, PAS-3 and SH-8 during 22.02.2023 to 31.03.2023 due to process of stabilization of 45 forms launched with effect from 23.01.2023.

MCA imposes Rs. 92 Lakh penalty for delay in Transfer of Unspent CSR Fund

February 22, 2023 18021 Views 0 comment Print

Violation of Section 135(6) of Companies Act, 2013 by M/S. Kony India Private Limited as company failed to transfer an unspent amount of Rs. 42,09,263/- to the Unspent Corporate Social Responsibility Account within the specified time frame. The company has since transferred the amount, but a penalty has been imposed. The penalty for the company […]

Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Legislation in India

February 21, 2023 6945 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) legislation in India mandates companies (mentioned below) to engage in CSR activities and spend at least 2% of their average net profit from the three fiscal years prior to the current one on CSR initiatives.

Annual Compliances for Private Limited Companies

February 21, 2023 14298 Views 1 comment Print

This blog post explains Annual Compliances for Private Limited Companies and all the associated legal & regulatory requirements of Companies Act, 2013

MCA extends time limit for reservation of name & for 46 company forms

February 21, 2023 9309 Views 0 comment Print

Form PAS-03 which was closed for filing in Version-2 on 20.01.2023 and launched in Version-3 on 23.01.2023, and whose due dates for filing fall between 20.01.2023 and 28.02.2023, can also be filed without payment of additional fees till 31.03.2023.

MCA penalised company for not complying with section 118(10) r/w Secretarial Standards

February 21, 2023 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Inspection of Books of Account and other records of the captioned company was conducted under section 206(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. During the inspection, it was reportedly observed by the Inspecting Officer that the company has not complied with the provisions of section 118(10) r/w Secretarial Standards. a. The subject company and its officers […]

Draft Joint Venture Agreement

February 20, 2023 37425 Views 1 comment Print

Draft a secure Joint Venture Agreement with the help of XYZ Pvt Ltd and ABC. Learn all the components of the Agreement, understanding the responsibilities of both parties.

Acceptance of Deposits by a Private Company under Section 73(2) of Companies Act, 2013

February 18, 2023 81273 Views 0 comment Print

Acceptance of deposits under Companies Act, 2013 Section 73(2) covers deposits by private companies. Get the summary of regulatory provisions from this blog post.

ICSI Helplines for resolution of issues on MCA21-V3 Portal

February 17, 2023 6462 Views 0 comment Print

Institute has been receiving queries regarding the issues being faced by stakeholders in filling and filing of e-Forms on MCA-21 V3 portal.

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