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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 18342 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


Points To Ponder: Amended Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013

August 17, 2022 140364 Views 3 comments Print

Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 provides the manner in which the Financial Statements of a Company shall be prepared.

MCA advisory on Business User Registration on MCA21 V3 system

August 17, 2022 11718 Views 1 comment Print

You may be aware that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is going live with MCA21 V3 system with 09 Company e-forms* on 31 August 2022 at 12:00 AM. In view of the same, filings for the said 09 e-forms will be stopped on the current MCA21 V2 system from 15 August 2022, at 12:00 AM […]

Analysis of Companies (Accounts) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2022

August 16, 2022 8094 Views 1 comment Print

Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 16th August, 2022 ANNOUNCEMENT Sub: Amendment in the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 relating to availability of books of account and other relevant books and papers maintained in electronic mode at all times and also details of person in control, if service provider […]

Notices under Section 248 For Non-Filing of INC-20A Under Section 10A

August 16, 2022 3777 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding notices under Section 248 for non-filing of INC-20A under Section 10A. Learn about the grounds for removal and representation rights for companies.

Section 196 Appointment of MD, Whole-time director or Manager – Analysis

August 16, 2022 21894 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the appointment of managing director, whole-time director or manager under Section 196. Analyze the reasons behind the restriction on simultaneous appointments.

Farmer Producers Company (FPO)

August 16, 2022 13800 Views 0 comment Print

Farmer Producer Company (FPC) allows farmers who are producers of agricultural products to form groups & register under Companies Act.

Directors Report Companies Act 2013 – A referencer

August 13, 2022 27621 Views 0 comment Print

Get a comprehensive referencer on Directors Report under Companies Act 2013. Understand the changes, responsibilities of directors, and preparation of the Boards Report.

DIR 3 KYC- Due Date 30th September

August 12, 2022 4326 Views 0 comment Print

Every DIN holder who will be performing his/her KYC for the very first time after allotment of DIN will be able to file his/her KYC through form i.e. DIR 3 KYC form only. From the next FY, the DIN holder can complete the KYC using web based functionality.

Director KYC and filing of form DIR-3 KYC

August 11, 2022 7266 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the importance of Director KYC and filing Form DIR-3 KYC. Ensure compliance and avoid penalties with this yearly requirement.

SC refuses to extend tenures of NCLT members appointed for less than 5 years

August 10, 2022 1221 Views 0 comment Print

National Company Law Tribunal Bar Association Vs Union of India  (Supreme Court) The petitioner contends that the notification S.O. 3412 (E) dated 20 September 2019 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs appointing 28 candidates as Members of the National Company Law Tribunal for a tenure of three years is contrary to the provisions of Section […]

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