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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 168 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 55080 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 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 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 9414 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 1122 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 16182 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


IEPF Authority invites comments for simplifying claims refund process

January 9, 2023 3009 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA invites comments on consultation Paper on refund process at IEPFA to simplify & expedite process of claim refund filed under Companies Act 2013

Directorship In Indian Companies By “Persons Resident Outside India”

January 9, 2023 17247 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the procedures and documents required for Persons Resident Outside India, including foreign nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Non-Resident Indians (NRI), to obtain Director Identification Number (DIN) for directorship in Indian companies. Understand the unique documentation needs based on residency status and get insights into the notarization and apostille requirements for identity and address proofs. Stay compliant with the Companies Act, 2013, and the Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of Directors) Rules, 2014, for director appointments in India.

Non filing of Annual Return – MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 41,16,500

January 9, 2023 11931 Views 0 comment Print

Sub-section (4) of Section 92 of the Act provides that every company shall file with the Registrar a copy of the Annual Return, within sixty days from the date on which the Annual General Meeting is held or where no Annual General Meeting is held in any year within Sixty days from the date on […]

NCLT- No rectificatory jurisdiction for violation of SEBI regulations: SC

January 7, 2023 2358 Views 0 comment Print

IFB Agro Industries Limited Vs Sicgil India Limited (Supreme Court of India) Recently, the Supreme Court in the landmark case of IFB Agro Industries Limited v. Sicgil India Limited and Ors held that NCLT does not have the power to exercise rectificatory jurisdiction under the section 59 of the Companies Act, 2013 for the matters […]

Annual ROC Compliance forms For FY 2022-23

January 5, 2023 5712 Views 2 comments Print

Stay compliant with the Annual Compliance forms for FY 2022-23. Know the due dates for forms such as MSME-1, PAS-6, DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC, CRA-2, ADT-1, MGT-14, DIR-12, AOC-4, MGT-7/MGT-7A, and CRA-4. Ensure timely filing to avoid penalties. Stay informed about the latest changes and due date extensions.

Practical Steps to Change the Name of a Private Company

January 4, 2023 1134 Views 0 comment Print

Practical steps to change the name of a private company: From calling board meetings, reserving the proposed name with MCA, passing resolutions, holding EGM, to filing necessary e-forms. Learn the process, documentation, and timelines for a seamless transition.

MCA imposes penalty on Auditors for failure to comment on shareholding in excess of 5%

January 4, 2023 32346 Views 0 comment Print

As per Section 129(1) of the Companies Act 2013, the Financial Statements shall give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company, comply with the accounting standards notified under section 133 and be in form as provided in Schedule III. For each class of equity share capital as per Schedule III […]

MCA imposes penalty on company for not marinating registered office after giving benefit of small company

January 4, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print

As per Section 12 A company shall, on and from the thirtieth day of its incorporation and at all times thereafter, have a registered office capable of receiving and acknowledging all communications and notices as may be prescribed. It is observed that company is a small company so benefits of small company is extended to this company while adjudicating penalty.

Sign board of company outside registered office damaged due to rain- MCA imposes penalty for non-display

January 4, 2023 2865 Views 0 comment Print

Due to rain and stormy whether the display board showing the name of the company was damaged. Whereas, it is concluded that on the date of visit the company was non-compliance with regard to section 12(3)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013. Hence, the company and its directors are liable for penalty for defaulting period i.e. from 29.08.2022 to 30.08.2022).

Moneys destroyed Name & Address Board of Company – MCA imposes Penalty

January 4, 2023 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Company office is situated in village and often monkeys roam here and there, we had duly put on place the board but just 3 days before the inspection, it was tempered and destroyed by the monkeys, we had ordered for new board to be displayed which took 5 days to deliver and we affixed the new board on 8th September, 2022

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