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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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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18327 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Sec. 185 of Companies Act, 2013 – Loan to Directors etc

December 30, 2022 981 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Sec. 185 of Companies Act, 2013 – what Loan to Directors means &c. Strict prohibition and relaxation of Sec. 185 (1) & (2). Penalties, exemptions and details explained.

Applicability of ESIC Compliance on New Companies

December 30, 2022 71622 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the ESIC compliances required by newly incorporated companies under AGILE framework. Learn about the applicability of ESI Act regarding employess, no matter their limit. Get expert advice with ESIC!

16.50 Lakh penalty imposed on Company & Directors for delay in CS appointment

December 29, 2022 2442 Views 1 comment Print

Company Secretary Ms. Sangeeta resigned from the company w.e.f. 28.01.2021 from the office of whole time company secretary that thereafter company appointed a whole time company secretary Mr. Annu Bhagat on 24.01.2022

Share Subscription Agreement vs. Share Purchase Agreement

December 29, 2022 18489 Views 0 comment Print

Need to differentiate between Share Subscription Agreement vs. Share Purchase Agreement? Learn the key differences & how to form a legal contract with investors.

Appointment Date vs. Effective Date

December 29, 2022 32037 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the difference between Appointment Date and Effective Date according to the Companies Act, 2013. Learn what implications the appointed date has on the Scheme of Merger.

Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA)

December 29, 2022 12837 Views 0 comment Print

Legally binding agreement between shareholders that lays down rights & obligations of shareholders to each other & company. What is a Shareholders Agreement (SHA)?

Extension of time for Holding of AGM & EGM through VC Till 30th September, 2023

December 29, 2022 26985 Views 1 comment Print

MCA extends the time for holding of AGM & EGM through Video Conferencing (VC) till 30th September, 2023. Get to know the latest amendments in General Circular 10/2022 and 11/2022

Default in Appointment of CS: MCA RD reduces Penalty from Rs. 33.82 Lakh to Rs. 2.08 Lakh

December 29, 2022 402 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the adjudication order concerning Avanti Leathers Limited under the Companies Act, 2013, addressing penalties for non-compliance with section 203.

ESIC: Dormant Status of Companies Registered Through MCA Portal

December 29, 2022 20274 Views 3 comments Print

As we all know that registration on Sham Suvidha Portal for new Companies was discontinued w.e.f. 15.02.2020 and thereafter, Companies were allowed to register only through the MCA portal (www.mca.gov.in through Spice+ and AGILE-PRO e-forms) at the time of incorporation. However, in the latest circular No. P-11/14/19/Misc/02/2022-Rev. II Dated 21/11/2022, the ESIC has provided that the […]

EGMs through VC or OAVM or transact items through postal ballot till 30.09.2023 allowed

December 28, 2022 7596 Views 0 comment Print

MCA allow companies to conduct their EGMs through Video Conference (VC) or Other Audio Visual Means (OAVM) or transact items through postal ballot in accordance with framework provided in the aforesaid Circulars up to 30th September, 2023.

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