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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
ROC Patna penalised a company and its directors after the annual return for FY 2021–22 remained unfiled, holding it a violation of Section 92 of the Companies Act.
Complete guide to company-to-LLP conversion covering legal provisions, Section 47(xiiib) tax exemption, conditions, benefits, and step-by-step procedural compliance.
NCLAT Chennai held that direction for issuance of valid share certificate doesn’t fall within the scope of section 59 of the Companies Act. Accordingly, order rejecting application u/s. 59 as not maintainable justified. Thus, company appeal is dismissed.
Companies often assume that approval of Form INC-22 completes a registered office change. However, the law mandates Regional Director approval and additional filings, making INC-22 only the final step in the process.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced CCFS-2026 allowing companies to regularize pending filings at significantly reduced additional fees. The scheme offers a limited window to complete compliance before strict enforcement begins.
Schedule III of the Companies Act requires companies to present detailed disclosures in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The rules ensure transparent reporting of income, expenses, and financial performance.
The adjudicating authority imposed penalties after a company circulated a private placement offer letter before filing the required board resolution with the Registrar, violating Rule 14(8) of the securities rules.
The authority imposed penalties after a company filed Form PAS-3 35 days late following a rights issue allotment. The order highlights the mandatory 30-day deadline for filing return of allotment under Section 39.
The ROC held that filing the return of allotment beyond the 15-day statutory limit violates Section 42 and imposed penalties on the company and responsible officers.
ROC imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty after a company failed to file consolidated financial statements in Form AOC-4 CFS. The order emphasizes mandatory filing obligations under Section 137 of the Companies Act.
