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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


Removal of Name of Company from Register of Companies / Company Strike Off

March 11, 2023 6531 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the process and conditions for striking off a company’s name from the register of companies under the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty imposed for not numbering Board Meeting & pages in minute book

March 10, 2023 32886 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant company and its officers, who have defaulted the provisions of section 118(10) of the Act for not numbering Board Meeting and the pages in the minute book of the company and Minutes book are not signed by the Chairman, further, the minute book of the Company is not paginated at all.

4 steps to register an Indian subsidiary company

March 10, 2023 3744 Views 0 comment Print

According to Indian law, any foreign entity registered in India must have a resident director, even though the number of directors depends on the structure of the company you choose to establish.

Sole Proprietorship Vs Company (For New business Entity)

March 9, 2023 5391 Views 0 comment Print

Deciding between Sole Proprietorship & Company for your new business entity? Learn the key differences & make an informed decision that suits your needs best.

Preference Share Capital And Preference Capital

March 9, 2023 4038 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the distinction between preference share capital and preference capital with detailed explanations and examples, exploring their rights and interrelation.

Process for Change of Name of a Company on V3 Portal (MCA)

March 9, 2023 13977 Views 3 comments Print

Section 13 deals with Alteration of MOA. As per section 13(2) read with rule 29 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 name change shall be approved by the Central Government (CG). The CG has delegated the power to ROC for the same. A Company Shall file Form INC-24 to seek ROC’s approval.

Penalty imposed on company for not furnishing place, time, number & mode of meetings in Board of Director’s Report

March 9, 2023 3783 Views 1 comment Print

Board of Director’s Report serial number of meetings, date of meeting. However, place, time, number and mode of meetings have not been furnished. Hence, requirements of section 118(10) read with SS -1 has not been complied with.

Penalty imposed for not taking approval of shareholders for ESOP exceeding 1% of issued capital

March 9, 2023 6633 Views 2 comments Print

Company at its Board Meeting convened on 05.04.2021 unanimously accorded its approval for grant of 327 options under the Scheme to identified employees during the Financial Year-2021-2022 which exceeds 1% of the issued capital of the company.

One Person Company (OPC) under section 2(62) of companies act, 2013

March 8, 2023 46281 Views 5 comments Print

Concept of One Person Company was introduced by Companies Act, 2013. In a Private Company, a minimum of 2 Directors and Members are required whereas in a Public Company, a minimum of 3 Directors and a minimum of 7 members.

Penalty imposed on company for not disclosing in Final statement regarding POSH Act 2013

March 8, 2023 2922 Views 0 comment Print

As per Rule 8 and 8A of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 other than one person Company or small company shall give a statement that the company has complied with the provisions relating to the constitution of Internal Complaint under the Sexual Harassment of women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to be made with effect from 31.07.2018.

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