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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 1347 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


Leaving Audit Trail Is Mandatory For All Companies From 1st April 2023 – Random Thoughts

March 24, 2023 77280 Views 5 comments Print

Explore the mandatory audit trail requirement for all companies from April 1, 2023. Learn about the amendments, implications, and responsibilities for companies and auditors.

Concept & Importance of Maintenance of Minutes under Companies Act, 2013

March 23, 2023 8088 Views 0 comment Print

One of the primary reasons for maintaining minutes is that they serve as evidence of compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.

Private Limited Company versus Limited Liability Partnership

March 23, 2023 11646 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the differences between a Private Limited Company and a Limited Liability Partnership in India, including benefits, compliance requirements, taxation, and more. Understand the similarities and make an informed choice for your business entity. Consult experts to ensure the right fit for your business structure.

IBBI takes lenient view against Registered Valuer for minor procedural deviations

March 22, 2023 1179 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI observes that procedural contraventions fall in the category of minor procedural deviations, hence IBBI inclined to take a lenient view

MCA penalises company for violation of provisions related to private placement

March 22, 2023 8019 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of the proviso to the Section 42(4), company shall not utilise monies raised through private placement unless allotment is made and return of allotment is filed with the Registrar in accordance with sub-section (8). However, the company has admitted in its letter dated 18.11.2022 that it has utilized the money prior to filling […]

How to Reclaim Reliance Industries shares from IEPF Authority

March 22, 2023 19809 Views 9 comments Print

Learn how to reclaim unclaimed Reliance Industries shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) Authority. Follow the steps and protect your investments.

Corporate Social Responsibility – Applicability & Implementation

March 22, 2023 33738 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the evolving landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand criteria, committee formation, expenditure, and consequences for non-compliance.

Regulatory Framework – Liability of Independent Directors

March 22, 2023 6114 Views 0 comment Print

Whether an Independent Director would be liable or not in a for a particular act or omission would depend on the facts of each case. But it is necessary that Independent Directors shall perform their duties diligently.

Basic understanding of terms Compromise, Arrangement & Amalgamation

March 21, 2023 18348 Views 0 comment Print

Gain a basic understanding of compromise, arrangement, and amalgamation in the context of Indian business strategy. Explore key definitions, reasons for such corporate moves, and governing laws, including cross-border mergers. Get insights from Sudhir Halakhandi, a tax expert.

Amendment in Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 dated 7th March 2023

March 21, 2023 7161 Views 0 comment Print

Politically Exposed Persons” (PEPs) are individuals who have been entrusted with prominent public functions by a foreign country, including the heads of States or Governments, senior politicians, senior government or judicial or military officers, senior executives of state-owned corporations and important political party officials;

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