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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 168 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 1788 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 9414 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 387 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 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 1182 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 16182 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 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


Covid-19 Pandemic – Defining CSR and its Relevance

June 13, 2022 2802 Views 5 comments Print

Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, a term coined by Howard Bowens’, is a self-regulatory business model that enables a firm to be socially accountable to its stakeholders and the general public.

Analysis of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2022

June 13, 2022 3606 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2022 affecting Independent Directors. Learn about the new restoration process and its conditions. Stay informed.

Analysis of Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from Register of Companies) Amendment Rules, 2022

June 13, 2022 1422 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has prescribed the number of resubmissions allowed (i.e., 2 resubmissions) along with the period within which resubmission is to be made by the concerned companies when they are in the process of voluntary strike off. The MCA has also revised the formats of Form STK-1, STK-5 & STK-5A.

DPT-3 Checklist / FAQs / Latest Provisions

June 12, 2022 42963 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate DPT-3 filing effortlessly with our checklist and FAQs. Understand legal provisions, exemption criteria, and auditor’s certificate requirements. Stay compliant with the latest provisions.

Changes in Rules related to Striking off the names of company

June 12, 2022 10227 Views 3 comments Print

Rules related to Striking off the names of company from the records maintained by Registrar under Section – 248 has been amended

Related Party Transaction – Companies Act, 2013 – Section 188

June 12, 2022 27147 Views 0 comment Print

In this article we are trying to explain transaction which considered as related part transaction, approvals from Board of directors and shareholders, legal aspects, compliances etc.

Provisions for Resubmission of Form STK-2

June 12, 2022 7395 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendments to Form STK-2 for Company name strike off. Learn about the option for resubmission, empowering registrars to call for additional documents. Stay informed about the 15-day time limit for resubmission and other crucial changes.

Brief of Section 196, 197 & Schedule-V of Companies Act, 2013

June 11, 2022 8799 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key provisions of Companies Act, 2013, focusing on Section 196, 197, and Schedule V. Learn about age limits for MD/WTD/Manager, limits on remuneration for directors, and the significance of special resolutions. Stay compliant and informed.

Powers of Board & Restriction on Powers of Board – Companies Act

June 11, 2022 10065 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the powers and restrictions of the Board of Directors under Sections 179 and 180 of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the authority, limitations, and resolutions crucial for effective corporate governance.

Brief History of CARO & Applicability/Coverage of CARO 2020

June 11, 2022 24630 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order i.e. CARO was first introduced in 1988, when central government first introduced Manufacturing and Other Companies (Auditor’s Report) order 1988, which later replaced by CARO 2003, CARO 2004, CARO 2015, CARO 2016 and now with CARO 2020.

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