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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 18342 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


Clarification on holding of AGM by companies whose AGMs are due in Year 2023

December 28, 2022 10863 Views 0 comment Print

It has been decided to allow the companies whose AGMs are due in the Year 2023, to conduct their AGMs on or before 30th September, 2023 in accordance with the requirements laid down in Para 3 and Para 4 of the General Circular No. 20/2020 dated 05.05.2020.

Audit Documentation and its Importance

December 28, 2022 10326 Views 0 comment Print

Standard on Auditing (SA) 230, ‘Audit Documentation’ prescribes the basic principles of audit documentation. Reporting requirements of Companies Act, 2013 is very much necessary as per the auditing standards.

Women on the Board of a Company – Empowerment

December 28, 2022 1368 Views 0 comment Print

The imperative need for women as a director in the Board was felt by the regulators such as Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and accordingly relevant provisions for the same were introduced in the Act and Regulations.

RD reduces penalty from 64 Lakh to 14 Lakh for default in issue of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares

December 28, 2022 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Company has failed to comply with the below mentioned provisions of Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 also: (a) Company did not pass any Board Resolution for approval of Private Placement. (b) Company did not circulate the letter of offer to the proposed allottees in PAS-4 or not maintained any records of the offer in PAS-5

Web-based Form DPT-3 as per New Rules

December 26, 2022 8319 Views 0 comment Print

Stakeholders are now required to ensure that the Financials are audited within the stipulated timeframe so that the disclosure made w.r.t outstanding deposits including exempted deposits in Web Form DPT-3 by 30th June every year in an accurate and appropriate manner so that the true essence of this form is maintained with enhanced transparency.

Delay in filing of e-form MGT-14 – MCA imposes penalty on Company & Directors

December 26, 2022 2364 Views 0 comment Print

Company filed e-form MGT-14 for Alternation of Articles of Association by incorporating provisions such as Conversion of Loan into Equity Shares in respect of Shareholders approval of members of company by delay of 45 days.

Guidelines to Add a New Co-Founder in a Private Company

December 26, 2022 5223 Views 1 comment Print

Before co-founding, a private firm must create agreements that divide ownership, control & responsibility. Learn how this works & create an enterprise successfully with a founder’s mindset! A Public Charitable Trust Learn the must-know details of drafting a trust deed as per Indian Governments Rules.

Appointment of foreign nationals of countries sharing land border with India as directors

December 25, 2022 3861 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of foreign nationals from countries sharing a border with India as directors. Learn how the Government of India is making sure that national security is a priority.

MCA to Launch Second set of Company Forms covering 56 forms

December 24, 2022 14787 Views 2 comments Print

Transition of 56 company forms from V2 to V3 portal In our continuous endeavour to serve you better, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is launching Second set of Company Forms covering 56 forms in two different lots on MCA21 V3 portal. 10 out of 56 forms will be launched on 09th January 2023 at 12:00 […]

Section 185 of Companies Act

December 24, 2022 112122 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 with regard to loans, guarantees and securities extended to directors. Prevent misuse of public funds and issue proceeds from private businesses of directors.

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