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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 102 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 55044 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 303 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 3447 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 639 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 1782 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 1056 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 9372 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 381 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 201 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 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 16107 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 276 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

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print


Companies Act Penalty Triggered by Non-Disclosure in Allotment Records

March 30, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for failing to disclose complete allottee details in statutory returns. The ruling reinforces strict compliance requirements for accurate PAS-3 filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Non-Filing of MGT-14 for Board Resolutions

March 30, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed penalties for failure to file MGT-14 related to board resolutions approving financial statements. The ruling highlights strict compliance requirements under Section 117(2) of the Companies Act.

ROC imposed penalties for failure to disclose complete allottee details in PAS-3

March 30, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities imposed penalties due to failure to disclose complete allottee details in PAS-3. The case highlights strict compliance requirements under allotment rules and consequences of incomplete filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Incomplete PAS-3 Filing Details Under Companies Act

March 30, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses non-disclosure of allottee details in statutory filings, leading to regulatory action. The authority imposed penalties for violating disclosure rules and emphasized strict compliance with filing requirements.

RUN Name Approval: Cases, Practical Challenges & Mistakes Leading to Rejection

March 28, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print

The article highlights that trademark conflicts remain a major reason for rejection even when MCA auto-check shows no issue. It emphasizes the need for independent verification and proper NOC documentation.

NFRA Pulls Up Walker Chandiok & Co. LLP for Independence & Non-Audit Violations

March 28, 2026 1266 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved auditor independence concerns arising from network relationships and control weaknesses. The report highlights the need for strict compliance with independence provisions and stronger internal controls.

NFRA Flags Major Audit Lapses in Quality Inspection Report of Umamaheswara Rao & Co.

March 28, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA identified serious deficiencies in audit quality, including poor documentation and weak independence checks. The report highlights the need for stronger compliance with auditing standards. It emphasizes that inadequate evidence and reliance on management explanations undermine audit reliability.

NFRA Pulled Up B D G & CO LLP as Independence and SQC Policies Not Fully Aligned

March 28, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA found significant gaps in audit documentation and quality control systems during inspection. The report emphasizes the need for stronger compliance with auditing standards. It highlights documentation as critical to audit quality.

NFRA Pulled Up CNK & Associates for Deficiencies in Audit Procedures

March 28, 2026 1101 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved deficiencies in audit documentation and firm-wide quality control systems. The report highlights the need for stronger processes to ensure compliance with auditing standards.

NFRA Pulled Up Singhi & Co. for Lack of Independence Monitoring Systems

March 28, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA found major deficiencies in audit documentation and archival practices. The report highlights the need for stronger controls to ensure reliable audit evidence and compliance.

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