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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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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18348 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Compliances under Companies Act & SEBI (LODR) Regulations for April

March 28, 2022 2484 Views 0 comment Print

COMPLIANCE UNDER COMPANIES ACT AND SEBI (LODR) REGUATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2022 Apr-22 ROC sr. no. Compliance Remarks Timelines Status 1 MSME -1 details of all outstanding dues to Micro or small enterprises 30/04/2022 2 DIR – 3KYC KYC of Directors 30/04/2022 Stock Exchange LODR – Equity sr. no. Compliance Remarks Timelines 1 […]

Directors & Officers Liability Insurance in Present Corporate Scenario

March 28, 2022 29052 Views 3 comments Print

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, often known as D&O Liability Insurance is a type of a liability Insurance and is a relatively newer concept in the Indian Corporate scenario. Though gaining popularity with each passing day due to the heavy compliances and imposition of liability on the top management of the Company and the rising […]

Changes in Companies Act, 2013 you must know – Part II

March 27, 2022 9777 Views 0 comment Print

New  amendments under The Companies Act, 2013 (Commencing from April 01, 2021 to June 30, 2021). Articles discusses Amendments in Auditor’s Report, Amendments in definition of Small Company, Amendments related to One Person Company (OPC), Amendments in definition for the Listed companies, Amendments in Director’s Report And Amendments applicable to OPC and Small Company . […]

Applicability of Accounting Software with Audit Trail

March 27, 2022 35982 Views 0 comment Print

The government; by amending The Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014, has inserted the new clause “g” to be implemented from 1st April 2022 (originally, to be implemented from 1st April 2021), and the auditor shall comment on the same in their report for the year 2022-23. Clause “g” provides; Whether the company, in respect […]

473131 Indian Companies & 105643 LLPs befitted from CFSS & LLP Settlement Scheme

March 27, 2022 1518 Views 0 comment Print

As per record, 4,73,131 number of Indian Companies and 1065 number of Foreign Companies have benefited by availing the CFSS, 2020 scheme for filing their pending documents.

Conversion of LLP into Private Limited Company- Conditions, Steps & Tax Implications

March 27, 2022 24738 Views 0 comment Print

There are many start-ups in India who begin their journey as Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). LLP is majorly suitable for Service sectors, Professionals, Start-ups, Small Businesses, where the liability in business remains LIMITED. It is also a recommended form of business for people who want to have lesser of annual compliances and annual audit expenses […]

Govt not planning to make it mandatory for companies to create a corpus for disaster management

March 27, 2022 504 Views 0 comment Print

Whether the Government is planning to amend the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules under the Companies Act, 2013 to make it mandatory for the companies to create a corpus for disaster management;

MCA to Launch Version 3 of MCA21 in Phases

March 27, 2022 2598 Views 0 comment Print

Version 3 of MCA21 is proposed to be launched and deployed in phases and will include Company and LLP Modules, e-Adjudication, e-Consultation, e-Book, Learning Management and Compliance Management System driven by data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

9781 OPC registered between 01.01.2021 to 10.12.2021

March 27, 2022 888 Views 0 comment Print

During the current year (from 01.01.2021 to 10.12.2021) total 9781 number of One Person Companies (OPCs) were registered under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013

Oppression & Mismanagement | Section 241-246 | Companies Act, 2013

March 26, 2022 204834 Views 1 comment Print

Oppression and Mismanagement [Section 241 to Section 246] of the Companies Act Section 241 to Section 246 covers provisions relating to ‘Oppression and Mismanagement’ under the Companies Act. The briefing of all the sections is contained hereunder- Sections Briefing Section 241 Application to Tribunal for Relief in Cases of Oppression, etc. Section 242 Powers of […]

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