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Companies Act

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 55083 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 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 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 210 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 1353 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 16191 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 183 Views 0 comment Print


MCA advisory on Business User Registration on MCA21 V3 system

August 17, 2022 11802 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 8187 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 3864 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 22077 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 14043 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 27750 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 4392 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 7347 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 1269 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 […]

Name Approval from CRC-An approach to detour Rejections & Re-submissions

August 10, 2022 3726 Views 0 comment Print

Avoid name rejections and re-submissions from the CRC during company registration. Learn the guidelines to ensure your proposed name meets the requirements.

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