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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 174 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 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 1344 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 513 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


ROC Delhi Imposes Penalty for Violation of Section 42 pertaining to Private Placement

March 29, 2023 3861 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi imposes penalties on Alpur Solar Private Limited for violating Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013, related to private placement. Learn about the violations and penalties.

NFRA Letter regarding instances of non compliances with Ind As

March 29, 2023 12093 Views 0 comment Print

Instances of non-compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind ASs) on Accounting Policies for measurement of Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Trade Receivables

Importance of Audit Trail in Accounting Software

March 29, 2023 6921 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the significance of audit trails in accounting software. Explore the benefits, challenges, and importance of maintaining audit trails for compliance, user accountability, security, and process improvement. Get insights into the amendments made by the MCA, the extension of the implementation, and the impact on businesses. Stay informed about the what, who, when, where, and how of maintaining an audit trail and address challenges to enhance efficiency.

MCA imposes penalty on CA for Non-reporting of violations in audit report

March 29, 2023 40515 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(3)(d) of Companies Act, 2013 states that ‘the auditors report shall state whether, the company’s balance sheet and profit and loss account dealt with in the report are in agreement with the books of account and returns’. It is apparent from the financial statements for the financial year ended 31.03.2021 Interest Accrued” on Secured […]

MCA imposes penalty on Company for Non-maintenance of registers

March 29, 2023 16107 Views 0 comment Print

Section 94(1) of Companies Act, 2013 states that the register required to be kept and maintained by a company under section 88 and copies of the annual return filed under section 92 shall be kept at the registered office of the company. During the course of inspection the company failed to furnish such registers and […]

Registrar of Companies removed or strike off names of 454 Companies

March 29, 2023 2979 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies removed or strike off the names of 454 Companies as per annexure on this day of 29-03-2023 from Register of Companies

Buyback of Shares of Private/Unlisted Company

March 28, 2023 90180 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the process of share buyback for private/unlisted companies, covering legal aspects, authorization, limits, and mandatory documentation. Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and understand the steps involved, from board resolutions to filing with the Registrar of Companies. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only.

Secretarial Standards

March 28, 2023 25818 Views 3 comments Print

Secretarial Standards are policies that define a typical structure and process for carrying out particular tasks within an organisation. Secretarial Standards covering a variety of subjects, such as Board of Directors and General Meeting meetings, the upkeep of registers and records, and the selection and compensation of directors, have been published by the ICSI.

Regulatory updates for the Month of March 2023

March 27, 2023 2754 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates in March 2023. Explore changes in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, Insolvency Law, and key case laws.

Conversion of ECB into Equity Shares

March 27, 2023 19113 Views 0 comment Print

For Conversion of ECB into Equity it is mandatory that company had entered into agreement at time of raising loan and it is mentioned in any clause that company can convert loan into Equity/Preference shares in future.

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