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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 9411 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 810 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


Penalty for non-holding of board meeting since incorporation of Company

January 30, 2023 5082 Views 0 comment Print

As per Section 92(1)(f) of the Companies Act, 2013: Every company shall prepare a return (hereinafter referred to as the annual return) in the prescribed form containing the particulars as they stood on the close of the financial year regarding – meetings of members or a class thereof, Board and its various committees along with […]

MCA penalises CA for not commenting on Related party transaction in Audit report

January 30, 2023 4605 Views 1 comment Print

Company contravened with the AS-18 read with Section 129 read with Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013 thereby affecting true and fair view of state of affairs of Company from financial year 2016-17 to 2020-21. Auditor failed to comment on the same in audit report for aforesaid financial years.

Non-filing of annual return equals to non-holding of board meeting – ROC imposes Penalty

January 30, 2023 1095 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that the Company has not filed annual return since incorporation, therefore no record is available regarding the number of board meetings taken place. Hence, it is implied that the Company has not conducted the board meetings. Therefore, it appears that the provision of section 173(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 has been […]

Dissection of Provision of Entrenchment of Articles under Companies Act, 2013

January 29, 2023 3048 Views 0 comment Print

Applying provisions or conditions that more restrictive in nature than those applicable to the Company is called as Entrenchment of Articles.

ICSI Presentation On MCA21 V3 Company module – Set 2 of 56 forms

January 29, 2023 3930 Views 0 comment Print

PRESENTATION ON MCA21 V3 Company module – Set 2 forms 23rd January 2023 Go-Live Set 2 – Forms Count Description Count of Forms 1 Set 2 [Incorporation forms] 10 2 Set 2 [Other forms] 46 TOTAL 56 Set 2– Incorporation forms Sl.No. Form Num Form Name Rule chapter 1 SPICe+ PART A Application for reservation […]

A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of Companies Act in India

January 28, 2023 13221 Views 0 comment Print

Embark on a journey through time as we explore the evolution of the Companies Act in India. From its inception in 1866 to the latest iteration in 2013, discover the key features, changes, and impact on the business landscape.

Overview & changes in Company V3 forms

January 28, 2023 9147 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the significant changes in Company Version 3 forms introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Understand the new filing process, user registration, and digital signature requirements. Stay informed about the amendments and enhancements in SPICe+, DIR-12, MGT-14, and more. Streamline your compliance with the latest updates.

Removal of director of a Company – Things to be kept in mind & Procedure

January 26, 2023 52410 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the intricacies of removing a director from a company as per Section 169 of the Companies Act, 2013. Understand the step-by-step procedure, reasons for removal, and key considerations in this comprehensive guide.

All about Remuneration paid to Directors of Listed Entity – Series 3

January 26, 2023 12510 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the series on remuneration paid to directors of public listed companies, covering executive and non-executive directors. Uncover additional compliances and precautions for payments, including SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, shareholder approvals, and scrutiny by Proxy Advisory firms. Stay informed on the evolving landscape of director remuneration in the corporate world.

Upgradation of E- Forms in tune with V3 portal

January 25, 2023 7500 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Notification dated 21.01.2022 contains a list of notifications issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs during 2023 for making amendments to the provision of the Companies Act 2013 and Rules made thereunder. Amendment to Companies (Incorporation) Rule, 2014: The following forms are covered in the recent amendment: SPICe+ PART A, SPICe+ PART B, INC-4, […]

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