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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


Letterhead Format As Per Companies Act, 2013

April 14, 2023 126306 Views 2 comments Print

Currently, the word ‘compliance’ is used everywhere. Compliance means that a company follows the applicable rules and laws. No one suffers when compliance is done correctly. But when it isn’t done correctly, you have to be prepared to pay hefty a penalty for non-compliance.

ROC Compliance Calendar 2023-24 (FY 2022-23)

April 14, 2023 124449 Views 1 comment Print

Stay compliant with ROC Annual Filing for 2023-24 in India. Know the due dates for forms like MSMe 1, LLP 11, PAS 6, DPT 3, FLA, DIR 3 KYC, and more. Avoid penalties with this ROC Compliance Calendar.

Adequacy of Company Law to Prevent and Punish Corporate Frauds

April 14, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Author aims to examine adequacy of Companies Act, 2013 against corporate frauds through analysing the definition of fraud as per Section 447 of Companies Act, 2013 and flaws that are present with reporting duty of auditors and independent directors.

Annual Compliance for Private and Public Limited Company

April 14, 2023 3279 Views 0 comment Print

Ensure timely Annual Compliance for Private and Public Limited Companies with forms like MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-12, and more. Stay compliant with due dates and relevant sections.

Buy back of Securities under Companies Act, 2013

April 14, 2023 6369 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the concept, sources, and pre-conditions for buyback of securities under Companies Act, 2013. Understand the procedure in private companies, with key steps, due diligence, and compliance checklist. Learn about forms required for filing and the role of a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) in the digital era. Stay informed to prevent legal disputes, breach of contract, and regulatory non-compliance. Disclaimer: This document provides general information and is not a substitute for professional advice. Verify with the relevant provisions of applicable laws for accuracy and completeness.

AUDIT TRAIL: Start of a Disciplined Accounting Era

April 14, 2023 41364 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the transformative impact of the Audit Trail in the Companies Act 2013, ensuring disciplined accounting. Learn the who, what, and how of Audit Trails in India. Stay compliant and accountable with audit trail features in software like Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Busy Accounting Software, and Marg ERP. Understand the consequences of non-compliance and discover how audit trails foster transparency, prevent fraud, and enhance corporate governance.

Practical Aspects for Conversion of OPC (One Person Company) into Private Limited Company

April 13, 2023 8826 Views 0 comment Print

To doing business or start business with the tag of OPC is now very common these days due to less compliance and easy to establish but when the business start grows, company want to expand its identity with more effective and legally term. Now the OPC company has an option under companies act 2013 to move forward for convert itself, voluntary into Private Limited/Limited.

Important Statutory Due dates for OPC Annual Filing for FY 2022-23

April 13, 2023 98430 Views 8 comments Print

OPCs are required to file two annual forms, namely MGT 7A and AOC 4, every year. It’s important to understand what these forms are and their respective due dates for OPC Annual Filing.

ऑडिट ट्रेल – अनुशासित एकाउंटिंग की ओर एक कदम

April 13, 2023 4293 Views 0 comment Print

कंपनी अधिनियम 2013 ने ऑडिट ट्रेल की नई अवधारणा पेश की है , जो एक कंपनी द्वारा किए गए सभी लेनदेन और व्यवहारों  के व्यवस्थित रिकॉर्ड कि रखरखाव को अनिवार्य करती है। ऑडिट ट्रेल का उद्देश्य कंपनी की वित्तीय और परिचालन गतिविधियों में पारदर्शिता और जवाबदेही निर्धारित करना है। कंपनियों पर ऑडिट ट्रेल के इस प्रावधान के दूरगामी प्रभाव देखने में आयेंगे ऐसा माना जा रहा है।

NFRA imposes penalty of Rs. 5 Lakh on Auditor of Coffee Day group company

April 13, 2023 2826 Views 0 comment Print

Imposition of a monetary penalty of Rs Five Lakhs only upon CA Lavitha Shetty. In addition, CA Lavitha Shetty is debarred for a period of five years from being appointed as an auditor or internal auditor or from undertaking any audit in respect of financial statements or internal audit of the functions and activities of any company or body corporate

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