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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 177 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 9417 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 237 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 1353 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 16191 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 519 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


CA penalised for not complying with principles & procedures laid down in SAs

March 31, 2023 16848 Views 0 comment Print

Auditor not complied with the principles and procedures laid down in the SAs, had not maintained proper audit documentation and displayed flawed understanding and interpretations of the various stipulations in the law and standards in an unprofessional manner that established the EP’s professional misconduct in terms of section 132 (4) of the Companies Act 2013.

NFRA penalises & Debar Auditor for violating several Standards on Auditing

March 31, 2023 3159 Views 0 comment Print

Auditor violated several Standards on Auditing (SA) that are required to be followed during conduct of an audit of historical financial information and in providing an auditor’s certificate.

MCA imposes penalty Rs. 3.5 Lakh for carrying business not mentioned in MOA

March 31, 2023 12351 Views 1 comment Print

Since the company carried on the business of manufacturing and dealing in starch in the financial year 2018- 19 and 2019-20 without any specific clause in memorandum of association relating to starch, it has breached the provisin of Section 4 of the Companies Act, 2013.

One Person Company (OPC) in India

March 30, 2023 6462 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the concept and benefits of One Person Company (OPC) in India. Learn about incorporation, benefits, points to consider, and legal compliances. Discover why OPCs are a convenient option for small businesses.

Strike Off of Company – Section 248 of Companies Act, 2013

March 30, 2023 20985 Views 1 comment Print

Section 248 of Companies Act, 2013 and Companies (Removal of Name of Companies from Registrar of Companies) Rules, 2016 is all about striking off Name of company.

Overseas Mergers and Acquisition for Corporate Development in India

March 30, 2023 5262 Views 0 comment Print

Overseas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a popular strategy for Indian companies to achieve corporate development, expand into new markets, and acquire new technologies and resources. According to Merger market

Internal Finance Control Under Companies Act 2013 From 01/04/2023 Onwards

March 30, 2023 433485 Views 5 comments Print

Discover the essentials of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) under the Companies Act 2013 effective from 01/04/2023 onwards. Get insights on limits and thresholds for applicability.

Process of conversion of Partnership firms to Private Limited Company

March 30, 2023 41646 Views 3 comments Print

Learn the step-by-step process of converting a partnership firm to a private limited company in India. Explore the benefits, legal requirements, and the necessary steps involved in this conversion.

Common issues/concerns/ technical glitches on MCA- 21 V3 Portal

March 29, 2023 62937 Views 4 comments Print

Common issues/concerns/ technical glitches that are being faced by stakeholders while filing forms as required under the Companies Act, 2013

ICSI requests MCA to relax levy of additional fees on 45 forms till 30.06.2023

March 29, 2023 4839 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI requests relaxation in the levy of additional fee for filing of 45 forms which are due for filing between 07.02.2023 and 30.06.2023 till June 30, 2023 and for allowing filing of such 6 Forms namely Form GNL-2, MGT-14, PAS-3, SH-8, SH-9, SH-11, in physical mode till June 30, 2023.

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