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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 55089 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 216 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 1371 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 16194 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


Case Study – Tata – Mistry Legal Battle

February 2, 2023 6438 Views 1 comment Print

Cyrus Mistry was removed as chairman of Tata Sons. Learn how provisions of the Companies Act, such as Section 169 and Section 174, were used in the case study of the Tata-Mistry legal battle

Class Action Suit – Explained

February 2, 2023 17148 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the Companies Act, 2013 of India class action suit provision, including the initiation of 100 member or less class action suits with the relief sought. Learn about India’s prominent class action lawsuits.

Operating Agreements for Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) demystified

February 2, 2023 2595 Views 0 comment Print

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) and Private or Public Limited Companies are two legal entities that can be incorporated as LLCs. LLCs are legal entities that are handled apart from one another, protecting the investors and owners from company obligations.

All about IEPF-5

February 2, 2023 4740 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains the process of Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) established by the Central Government to promote investor awareness and protect their interests. Learn all about IEPF-5 and how to claim refund of unpaid dividend or matured deposits via section 125(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Professional Staff member Login on MCA Portal & Registration FAQs

February 2, 2023 6300 Views 0 comment Print

Professional Staff member Login & Registration FAQs – Article explains Professional Staff Member Login And Registration Process and also explains Who is a Professional Staff Member, Who is a Professional, can a member of Professional Firm not having Professional Membership Number register as Business User to access the LLP Forms, process to register as ‘Professional Staff […]

MCA imposes penalty on company for using plain paper instead of letter head

February 2, 2023 2499 Views 0 comment Print

Company violated provisions of Section 12(3) (c ) of Companies Act, 2013 as company used plain paper instead of letter head as mandated under Section 12(3)(c)

Step by Step Process for User Registration at MCA 21-V3 Portal

February 2, 2023 33525 Views 1 comment Print

For Existing Users having MCA V2 User ID > For the Existing Users of MCA, Fresh/New Registration is not required. > Only Two Steps are required: Login with Same User ID and Password as V2 (Process given below) Profile Update (Process given below) Login Process on MCA 21-V3 Portal > To login yourself, please click […]

SPICe+ procedure for incorporating a new Indian Subsidiary Company

February 1, 2023 2118 Views 0 comment Print

MCA introduced SPICe+ Form and all the connected forms on February 23, 2020, replacing the current SPICe Form and all linked forms with a variety of services to be provided under a single application. This is applicable to all new Indian Subsidiary Company starting from February 23, 2020.

Buyback of Shares – Section 68 to 70 of Companies Act, 2013

January 31, 2023 44706 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about Section 68 to 70 of Companies Act, 2013, governing the buyback of shares, accounting treatment & restrictions on transactions.

Non-filing of Board resolution for appointment of Internal Auditors- Rs. 3.96 Lakh Penalty Imposed

January 31, 2023 5355 Views 0 comment Print

Section 179(3)(k) of Companies Act, 2013 read with Sub-Rule 5 of Rule 8 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its Power) Rules, 2014 mandated to file Board resolution for appointment of Internal Auditors in Company.

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