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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 18342 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


Depreciation as per Companies Act, 2013 – Brief Analysis

February 3, 2023 28479 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the depreciation provisions as per Companies Act, 2013 – a brief analysis. Depreciation and its components as per Companies Act, 2013 explained in detail. Learn the key definitions of depreciation and how it is calculated. Depreciable amount & useful life – what does this mean in the context of Companies Act, 2013? All the details for depreciation provisions in Companies Act, 2013 are here.

Case Study – Tata – Mistry Legal Battle

February 2, 2023 6339 Views 1 comment Print

Cyrus Mistry was removed as chairman of Tata Sons. Learn how provisions of the Companies Act, such as Section 169 and Section 174, were used in the case study of the Tata-Mistry legal battle

Class Action Suit – Explained

February 2, 2023 17061 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the Companies Act, 2013 of India class action suit provision, including the initiation of 100 member or less class action suits with the relief sought. Learn about India’s prominent class action lawsuits.

Operating Agreements for Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) demystified

February 2, 2023 2475 Views 0 comment Print

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and Private or Public Limited Companies are two legal entities that can be incorporated as LLCs. LLCs are legal entities that are handled apart from one another, protecting the investors and owners from company obligations.

All about IEPF-5

February 2, 2023 4470 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains the process of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government to promote investor awareness and protect their interests. Learn all about IEPF-5 and how to claim refund of unpaid dividend or matured deposits via section 125(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Professional Staff member Login on MCA Portal & Registration FAQs

February 2, 2023 5775 Views 0 comment Print

Professional Staff member Login & Registration FAQs – Article explains Professional Staff Member Login And Registration Process and also explains Who is a Professional Staff Member, Who is a Professional, can a member of Professional Firm not having Professional Membership Number register as Business User to access the LLP Forms, process to register as ‘Professional Staff […]

MCA imposes penalty on company for using plain paper instead of letter head

February 2, 2023 2418 Views 0 comment Print

Company violated provisions of Section 12(3) (c ) of Companies Act, 2013 as company used plain paper instead of letter head as mandated under Section 12(3)(c)

Step by Step Process for User Registration at MCA 21-V3 Portal

February 2, 2023 32661 Views 1 comment Print

For Existing Users having MCA V2 User ID > For the Existing Users of MCA, Fresh/New Registration is not required. > Only Two Steps are required: Login with Same User ID and Password as V2 (Process given below) Profile Update (Process given below) Login Process on MCA 21-V3 Portal > To login yourself, please click […]

SPICe+ procedure for incorporating a new Indian Subsidiary Company

February 1, 2023 1998 Views 0 comment Print

MCA introduced SPICe+ Form and all the connected forms on February 23, 2020, replacing the current SPICe Form and all linked forms with a variety of services to be provided under a single application. This is applicable to all new Indian Subsidiary Company starting from February 23, 2020.

Buyback of Shares – Section 68 to 70 of Companies Act, 2013

January 31, 2023 44403 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about Section 68 to 70 of Companies Act, 2013, governing the buyback of shares, accounting treatment & restrictions on transactions.

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