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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 165 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 55071 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 642 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 1788 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 1059 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 9405 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 384 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 231 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 729 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 16170 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 510 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


MCA allows physical filing of Forms GNL-2, MGT-14, SH-8, SH-9 & SH-11

February 22, 2023 10041 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification about filing of Form GNL-2, for the purposes of filing prospectus related documents, MGT-14, PAS-3 and SH-8 during 22.02.2023 to 31.03.2023 due to process of stabilization of 45 forms launched with effect from 23.01.2023.

MCA imposes Rs. 92 Lakh penalty for delay in Transfer of Unspent CSR Fund

February 22, 2023 18126 Views 0 comment Print

Violation of Section 135(6) of Companies Act, 2013 by M/S. Kony India Private Limited as company failed to transfer an unspent amount of Rs. 42,09,263/- to the Unspent Corporate Social Responsibility Account within the specified time frame. The company has since transferred the amount, but a penalty has been imposed. The penalty for the company […]

Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Legislation in India

February 21, 2023 6990 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) legislation in India mandates companies (mentioned below) to engage in CSR activities and spend at least 2% of their average net profit from the three fiscal years prior to the current one on CSR initiatives.

Annual Compliances for Private Limited Companies

February 21, 2023 14418 Views 1 comment Print

This blog post explains Annual Compliances for Private Limited Companies and all the associated legal & regulatory requirements of Companies Act, 2013

MCA extends time limit for reservation of name & for 46 company forms

February 21, 2023 9354 Views 0 comment Print

Form PAS-03 which was closed for filing in Version-2 on 20.01.2023 and launched in Version-3 on 23.01.2023, and whose due dates for filing fall between 20.01.2023 and 28.02.2023, can also be filed without payment of additional fees till 31.03.2023.

MCA penalised company for not complying with section 118(10) r/w Secretarial Standards

February 21, 2023 1911 Views 0 comment Print

Inspection of Books of Account and other records of the captioned company was conducted under section 206(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. During the inspection, it was reportedly observed by the Inspecting Officer that the company has not complied with the provisions of section 118(10) r/w Secretarial Standards. a. The subject company and its officers […]

Draft Joint Venture Agreement

February 20, 2023 38106 Views 1 comment Print

Draft a secure Joint Venture Agreement with the help of XYZ Pvt Ltd and ABC. Learn all the components of the Agreement, understanding the responsibilities of both parties.

Acceptance of Deposits by a Private Company under Section 73(2) of Companies Act, 2013

February 18, 2023 82095 Views 0 comment Print

Acceptance of deposits under Companies Act, 2013 Section 73(2) covers deposits by private companies. Get the summary of regulatory provisions from this blog post.

ICSI Helplines for resolution of issues on MCA21-V3 Portal

February 17, 2023 6546 Views 0 comment Print

Institute has been receiving queries regarding the issues being faced by stakeholders in filling and filing of e-Forms on MCA-21 V3 portal.

Private Placement – Section 42 of Companies Act 2013 – Procedure & key points

February 17, 2023 139542 Views 1 comment Print

All private placement offers should be made only to those persons whose names are recorded by the company before sending the invitation to subscribe. The persons whose names are recorded will receive the offer, and the company should maintain a complete record of the offers in Form PAS-5.

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