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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 90 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 1437 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 189 Views 0 comment Print


Format of Article of Association for Producer Company

October 22, 2022 2205 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the format of Article of Association for a producer company. Learn about the key definitions and terms used in these articles.

ROC impose penalty for issuing private placement offer cum application letter before filing relevant Board/special resolution with Registry

October 21, 2022 5520 Views 0 comment Print

Applicant Company and its officers who have made the default in complying provision of Rule 14(8) of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of securities) Rules 2014 of companies Act, 2013 as private placement offer cum applications at different dates were issued before filing special resolution to ROC. Hence, they are liable for penalties under section 450 of Act, 2013.

ROC imposes penalty of Rs. 7.50 Lakh for not appointing woman director

October 21, 2022 3297 Views 0 comment Print

Company is required to appoint a woman director based on Rule 3(ii) of Companies (Appointment and qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as Turnover of company is more than 300 Crore.

Non-Accrual of interest on borrowings by companies in violation of Ind AS

October 20, 2022 8334 Views 1 comment Print

NFRA Circular on Non-Accrual of interest on borrowings by the companies in violation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) It has come to the attention of the NFRA during  a disciplinary action under section 132(4) of the Act for professional misconduct of the statutory auditor (CA Som Prakash Aggarwal) of a listed company (Vikas WSP […]

Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2022 – Analysis

October 18, 2022 7290 Views 5 comments Print

Learn about the latest changes in the Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2022. Understand the impact on CSR Committees and compliance with Companies Act, 2013.

Charge Under Companies Act 2013 and charges Rules

October 18, 2022 64602 Views 3 comments Print

Charge means an interest or lien created on the property or assets of a Company or any of its undertakings or both as security and includes a mortgage.

Format of CARO (Companies Auditor’s Report Order), 2020 in word

October 15, 2022 67635 Views 0 comment Print

Get the format of CARO (Companies Auditors Report Order), 2020 in word. Learn how to prepare the Annexure to the independent auditors report.

After dividend payment SEBI cannot initiate action u/s 207 of Companies Act, 1956

October 14, 2022 1962 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that once the dividend is paid by the company, SEBI has no power to initiate any action against the company or its directors who have defaulted in payment of dividend as specified under Section 207 of the Companies Act, 1956.

List of Audit Firms that have not filed NFRA-2 forms

October 14, 2022 16860 Views 0 comment Print

1) Rule 5 of NFRA Rules 2018 (as amended from time to time) auditors of class of companies specified in Rule 3 of the above referred Rules are required to file with NFRA an annual return in specified form viz. NFRA-2, on or before 30th November every year. However, in order to provide sufficient time, […]

Cost Auditing Standards and Review of Cost Audit Reports by MCA

October 13, 2022 7410 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the significance of compliance with Cost Audit Standards and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) review of Cost Audit Reports. Learn about the approved Cost Auditing Standards and the governments reliance on certified data submitted by professionals for effective policy-making. Understand the MCAs issuance of notices for the review of Cost Audit Reports and the importance of submitting reliable data. Stay informed about the government’s actions to ensure accurate and benchmarked costing data for policy-makers.

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