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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 177 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 9417 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 1353 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 519 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


Regulatory updates for the Month of January 2023

February 9, 2023 2163 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for January 2023. Explore changes in company law, securities law, and insolvency law. Get insights on amendments, filing requirements, and case laws.

Penalty imposed on company for not doing actuarial valuation for gratuity & leave encashment

February 9, 2023 3294 Views 0 comment Print

Auditor has reported that company has not complied with Accounting Standard 15 specified under section 133 of Act read with Rule 7 of Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, where no actuarial valuation is done for gratuity and leave encashment for the financial years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. Hence the company has not complied with section 134(3)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013. Therefore, the company and every officer who is in default are liable for penal action under Section 134(8) of the Companies Act, 2013.

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 14,00,000 for non-submission of Balance Sheet

February 9, 2023 33627 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 14,00,000 for non-submission of Balance Sheet in Uttar Pradesh. Learn about the case & the subsequent penalties in this post.

Penalty on ‘Adani Transmission Step-One Limited’ for delay in submission of resolution

February 9, 2023 4320 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Adani Transmission Step-One Limited vide SRN dated 05.01.2023 has filed e-form MGT-14 62 (1) (c) to consider and approve issue and allotment of 25 crore Compulsorily Convertible Debentures of Rs. 100 each to Adani Transmission Limited by way of meeting of members held on 27.09.2022. Whereas, as per the provision of section 117(1) of […]

SS 4 – Secretarial Standards on Report of Board of Directors

February 8, 2023 8697 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the key provisions of Secretarial Standards (SS-4) on the Report of Board of Directors under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the prescribed format and disclosures for enhanced corporate transparency.

One Person Company (OPC) provisions under Companies Act, 2013

February 8, 2023 24801 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the concept of One Person Company (OPC) and its provisions under Companies Act, 2013 with this article. All questions answered.

Difference Between Dormant and Strike Off Companies

February 8, 2023 6096 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the difference between Dormant & Strike Off companies according to Section 455 of the Companies Act 2013. Understand how a company can become an inactive company & obtain the status of a Dormant Company.

When The Numbers Didn’t Add Up: The Satyam Scandal Explained

February 8, 2023 12024 Views 0 comment Print

Satyam fraud case serves as a cautionary tale that highlights the importance of corporate governance and the responsibilities of the board of directors, independent directors, and audit committee in ensuring the transparency and accuracy of a company’s financial statements.

FAQ’s on MCA Extension of due date of filing 46 Form on MCA V-3 Portal

February 7, 2023 6417 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest FAQs about MCA’s extended filing date for 46 Form on MCA V-3 Portal without additional fees. Circular 03/2023 issued on 07 Feb 2023.

Whole time CS Appointment default- Penalty Reduced to Rs. 1.25 Lakh from 7 Lakh

February 7, 2023 714 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the outcome of an appeal under section 454(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for default in appointing a Company Secretary, where the penalty was reduced to Rs. 1.25 Lakh.

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