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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


Annual compliance for Nidhi company

January 11, 2023 7197 Views 0 comment Print

Stay on top of your British Nidhi Company compliance requirements with annual checks. Learn all about Annual compliance for Nidhi Company on this blog.

Understanding Relation between ‘buy-back’ & ‘open offer’ through case study of Ajanta Pharma Ltd and Gabs Investment Pvt Ltd.

January 11, 2023 2085 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian market has been able to adapt to the world economy through globalisation, liberalisation and privatisation. While the goal of each Company in the end is to maximise its profits and be successful in its field, that may not be possible due to all the different market forces present. In order to safeguard its interest, corporate restructuring is prevalent.

Supreme Court on Overlap of Jurisdiction between Securities Law & Company Law

January 11, 2023 4158 Views 0 comment Print

This is a landmark judgement with reference to overlapping jurisdictions of regulators and adjudicatory forums. This judgement alone, lays a foundation stone to avoid further disputes in events of aggrieved party approaching a forum where a favourable or faster relief can be obtained rather than approaching the appropriate forum.

Penalty for non submitting MGT-14 for Board Resolution of approval of accounts

January 11, 2023 4584 Views 0 comment Print

As per Sec. 117(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013, the provisions of this section shall apply to – (g) resolutions passed in pursuance of sub-section (3) of section 179. As per Sec. 179(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013, the Board of Directors of a company shall exercise the following powers on behalf of the company […]

Penalty for not mentioning DIN on Form AOC-4 documents

January 11, 2023 4197 Views 0 comment Print

As per Sec. 158(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, Every person or company, while furnishing any return, information or particulars as are required to be furnished under this Act, shall mention the Director Identification Number in such return, information or particulars in case such return, information or particulars relate to the director or contain any […]

7 Post Incorporation compliances for Private Limited Companies

January 11, 2023 2262 Views 0 comment Print

Get to know the 7 post incorporation compliances required by private limited companies as per Companies Act, 2013. Learn how to ensure compliance with the first board meeting rules and setting up of a registered office address within 30 days.

Overview of Form INC-20A

January 11, 2023 31011 Views 2 comments Print

Get the scoop on Form INC-20A Learn all about the new Companies (Amendment) Ordinance and the requirements for obtaining a commencement of business certificate. Overview of Form INC-20A

Online registration of units through MCA portal for ESI registration & inspection of units

January 10, 2023 3798 Views 0 comment Print

Register your unit for ESI registration & inspection on MCA portal quickly & easily. New Companies registered from Feb. 15th 2020 comply with the Act mandatorily, regardless of thresholds limits.

ROC penalises eligible company for not appointing Internal Auditor

January 10, 2023 3018 Views 0 comment Print

During the course of Inquiry, it is observed that Company is eligible company to appoint Internal Auditor but failed to do so as per the requirement Section 138 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 13 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. As the turnover of the Company Exceeded 200 crores during the financial […]

MCA imposes penalty for delay in submission of Form INC-22

January 10, 2023 5457 Views 0 comment Print

This Office has received communication from the 0/0 the Stamp and Registration Office, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382016 vide their letter dated 04.04.2022 informing that their office has issued letter to the company on 30.05.2020, 10.07.2020, 09.09.2020, 05.11.2020 and 10.12.2020 and Notice dated 05.08.2021, 13.09.2021, 07.10.2021 and 01.11.2021 and 01.01.2022 regarding payment of adequate […]

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