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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


Bar to filing prosecution by ROC after lapse of period of limitation

November 18, 2022 6255 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the bar to filing prosecution by ROC after the lapse of the period of limitation. Learn about the implications for non-compliance with adjudication orders under the Companies Act, 2013.

Non-appointment of CS as Company incurred losses & delisted from Stock Exchange – Matter remitted back to ROC

November 18, 2022 912 Views 0 comment Print

Appellants in the present appeal has stated that the Company has made all reasonable efforts to appoint Whole Time Company Secretary, whereas no one has shown interest as the Company incurred losses and delisted from Stock Exchange.

FDI In India: Company or LLP?

November 17, 2022 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the advantages and considerations of FDI in India: Should you choose a company or LLP structure?

MCA Imposes penalty on Company & Directors for not filing Annual Return

November 17, 2022 3951 Views 0 comment Print

As per MCA record, the company has not filed its Annual Return for the financial year 2018-19. Hence the Company and its directors/Officers in default are liable for penalty as per section 92(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.

MCA penalises company for not filing its Annual Return

November 17, 2022 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Company is in default for filing its Annual Return for financial years 2018-2019 with office of Registrar of Companies so MCA imposed penalty

MCA penalises NHAI subsidiary for not appointing woman director in the company

November 17, 2022 1920 Views 0 comment Print

Company has not complied with provision of appointment of women director so MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 211000 which includes initial Penalty of Rs. 50000 and Rs. 1,61,000 for continuing default.

Company not located at registered office premises – MCA imposes penalty

November 16, 2022 2550 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas this office received a communication from Reserve Bank of India vide letter No. DOS.RSS(BLR).No. S91/24.08.028/2022-23 dated 22.04.2022 stating that the letters sent to the subject company to the addressed mentioned in the MCA database were returned undelivered and also that a physical inspection was also made to the premises of the company and it was found that the company was not located at the registered office premises.

5 Lakh penalty imposed for not printing Company CIN on company’s business letters etc.

November 16, 2022 1329 Views 0 comment Print

The company in its application has submitted that the CIN was not printed in the company’s business letters, bill heads etc. upto 2021. Hence the company has violated the provisions of Section 12(3)(c) of Companies Act, 2013.

Practical Approach to Conduct Cost Audit

November 16, 2022 6891 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the practical approach to conducting cost audits in various industries, covering the basics of cost audit, audit program, data collection, analysis, and key areas for comments and conclusions. Written by CMA Alokesh Dutta, a practicing Cost & Management Accountant with over 30 years of industry experience.

MCA penalises director for certifying & filing incorrect e-form AOC-4

November 16, 2022 13455 Views 4 comments Print

MCA impose penalty on director under section 450 of Companies Act, 2013 for certify and filing incorrect e-form AOC-4 pursuant to Rule 8(3) of Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014

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