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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 18363 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


Importance of Minimum Alternate Tax In Tackling Tax Avoidance

February 28, 2022 2745 Views 0 comment Print

MAT or minimum alternative tax refers to a tax paid to by a company in advance. We should note that companies must pay tax according to the provisions of the income tax act, the profit and loss account is calculated as per companies act,2013. So prior to MAT what happened was; companies having profits used […]

NCLAT set aside order of IBC adjudicating authorities imposing penalty under Companies Act, 2013

February 28, 2022 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Ashish Chaturvedi Vs Inox Leisure Limited  (NCLAT Delhi) With regard to the argument of the Learned Counsel of the Appellants that the Adjudicating Authority has imposed the penalty on the two ex-directors by invoking provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and thus passed the Impugned Order by travelling beyond their jurisdiction, we are of the […]

SFIO arrests 3 from Jagat Agro Commodities Pvt. Ltd. including Auditor

February 27, 2022 3900 Views 0 comment Print

SFIO arrests Satish Kumar Pawa, Saurav Aggarwal, Suhas S. Paranjpe in connection with investigation into affairs of Jagat Agro Commodities Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Satish Kumar Pawa, promoter and shareholder, Mr. Saurav Aggarwal, son of promoter and Mr. Suhas S. Paranjpe, Statutory auditor, were arrested by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in connection with investigation […]

Obligations for Statutory Filings by Companies in India

February 26, 2022 5547 Views 0 comment Print

1. Annual filing of Return of Deposits with the MCA (DPT‐3) under Section 73 and Rule 16   ♦ ‘All’ companies are required to file for the period ending on 31st March up to 30th June for the ‘actual deposits’ and also for ‘considered not deposits’ (exempted deposits) 2. Filing of disclosure of Substantial Beneficial Ownership […]

Tax neutrality in outbound mergers is need of the hour in India

February 25, 2022 5910 Views 0 comment Print

Union budget 2022-23 has finally been introduced. Various aspects of taxation laws are demanding reforms and corporations and other entities were looking forward to the new Finance Bill, 2022. However, unfortunately some voids were left unfilled Therefore there is a need to relook at some key issues governing corporate tax regime demanding reforms. One of which is the application of tax neutral provisions on outbound mergers under relevant legislations.

Whether Financial Creditor of Holding Company Considered as Financial Creditor of Subsidiary in Case Loan to Holding Company Is Secured by Subsidiary

February 25, 2022 4086 Views 0 comment Print

Whether Financial Creditor of Holding Company Considered as Financial Creditor of Subsidiary in Case Loan to Holding Company Is Secured by Subsidiary Anuj Jain Interim Resolution Professional for Jaypee Infratech Limited Vs Axis Bank Limited Etc. (Supreme Court), Appeal Number : Civil Appeal Nos. 8512-8527 Of 2019, Date of Judgement/Order : 26/02/2020 Sub: The case essentially […]

Start-Up India Seed Fund Scheme

February 24, 2022 3906 Views 0 comment Print

What is Startup India Seed Fund Scheme? Easy availability of capital is essential for entrepreneurs at the early stages of growth of an enterprise. Funding from angel investors and venture capital firms becomes available to startups only after the proof of concept has been provided. Similarly, banks provide loans only to asset-backed applicants. It is […]

Self-Assessment Test – Independent Director

February 23, 2022 5727 Views 0 comment Print

Self-Assessment Test – (Independent Director) The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under Section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 to conduct Online Proficiency Self-Assessment. IICA by complying with Rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 will conduct this test through this Independent Director’s Databank. Features Companies Laws Securities Laws […]

NCLT President, Chairperson & Members appointed

February 22, 2022 7020 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Chairperson in National Company Law Tribunal, Appointment of Members in National Company Law Tribunal and Appointment of President in National Company Law Tribunal Appointment of Members in National Company Law Tribunal MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 22nd February, 2022 S.O. 815(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 408 of […]

FAQs – MCA V3 5th March Go Live

February 22, 2022 9687 Views 0 comment Print

All the LLP e-filing services are being upgraded and migrated to MCA V3 portal. However, all the other services will continue to exist at MCA V2 portal. Article contains Login Module FAQs, LLP FAQs, Miscellaneous FAQs for LLP Form Layouts, My Application, DSC Association & Account Statuses, Payments Overview, NTRP Portal, Payment Types/Modes FAQs, Payment Process […]

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