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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 18276 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


ROC Imposes ₹3 Lakh Penalty for Failure to File Consolidated Financial Statements

March 3, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Gwalior penalized a company for failing to file Consolidated Financial Statements in Form AOC-4 CFS for FY 2017-18 as required under Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013. The order highlights that incorrect disclosure in statutory filings and omission of CFS constitutes a compliance violation. Penalties were imposed on both the company and its directors.

Delay in Depositing Declared Dividend: ROC Chennai Imposes Penalty

March 3, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

ROC held that failure to deposit dividend in a separate bank account within five days of declaration violates Section 123(4), attracting penalty under Section 450.

ROC imposes Penalty for Filing PAS-3 with Incomplete Allottee Details

March 3, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

ROC held that failure to disclose PAN and email IDs of allottees in the PAS-3 attachment violates Rule 14(6), attracting penalty under Section 450 of the Companies Act.

ROC Order: Penalty Levied for Delayed Filing of MGT-7 Annual Return

March 3, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies imposed penalties after a company filed its annual return 245 days late in violation of Section 92 of the Companies Act, 2013. Despite claims of an inadvertent procedural lapse, the adjudicating authority held the company and its directors liable and levied monetary penalties.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Mention Allottees’ Occupation in PAS-3 Filing

March 3, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that failure to disclose the occupation of allottees in Form PAS-3 violates Rule 12(2). A penalty was imposed under Section 450 for non-compliance with disclosure requirements.

₹7 Lakh Penalty for Delay in Filing Beneficial Ownership Return under Companies Act

March 3, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

ROC held that failure to file Form MGT-6 within 30 days after receiving beneficial ownership declarations violates Section 89(6), attracting maximum penalties on the company and its director.

How to Convert a Partnership Firm into a Private Limited Company via Business Transfer Route

March 2, 2026 3333 Views 1 comment Print

Learn the legal routes, tax exemptions, and documentation required to preserve tender eligibility during business transfer. Proper structuring under Section 47(xiii) is crucial.

Risk Management Committee under SEBI LODR: Board’s Early Warning System

March 2, 2026 2601 Views 0 comment Print

The survey highlights how RMCs under SEBI LODR are evolving from compliance bodies to strategic risk oversight tools amid financial, ESG, and cyber risks.

IBC Overrides Defunct Scheme of Arrangement Due to Non-Compliance With Statutory Timelines

February 28, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that a delayed and inoperative scheme under the Companies Act cannot stall CIRP, restoring insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the IBC.

Understanding MGT-4, MGT-5 And MGT-6

February 28, 2026 4365 Views 0 comment Print

Explains filing requirements under MGT-4, MGT-5, and MGT-6 when registered and beneficial owners differ, along with timelines and penalties.

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