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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Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
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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...
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 ...
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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...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The scheme reduces the cost of filing Form STK-2 significantly. It enables companies to close operations affordably while ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mere non-reflection in books was found insufficient to establish fraud. The ruling clarifies that concrete proof of diversion and intent is required under Section 66(1).
The case involved non-maintenance of a valid registered office, leading to undelivered notices. The authority imposed penalties, holding such failure violates statutory compliance requirements.
The law excludes independent directors from rotational retirement due to their fixed tenure. It clarifies their distinct status in corporate governance. Key takeaway: independent directors follow a separate tenure framework.
The case addresses non-maintenance of Board and General Meeting notices and dispatch proof. The authority imposed penalties, emphasizing strict documentation requirements under the Companies Act.
The issue relates to improper recording and signing of Board meeting minutes. The ruling confirms that incomplete or unsigned minutes attract penalties under the Companies Act.
The ROC held that non-appointment of a mandatory Company Secretary within the prescribed timeline constitutes a serious compliance breach. Even delayed appointment does not cure the violation, resulting in substantial penalties on both company and directors.
The case deals with failure to maintain statutory disclosure records under Section 184. The authority imposed penalties on all directors, emphasizing strict compliance and record-keeping obligations.
The ROC held that delayed filing of Form MGT-14 constitutes a clear violation of Section 117. Even if eventually filed, non-compliance within the prescribed timeline attracts monetary penalties on both company and officers.
The case addresses delayed filing of return of allotment beyond the mandated 15 days under Section 42(8). The authority imposed penalties, reinforcing strict compliance requirements for private placements.
