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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


XBRL – Applicability, Filing Process, Exemption, Penalty

February 2, 2022 14754 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains XBRL. XBRL stands for Extensible Business Reporting Language which is simply a language for information. It must accurately reflect data reported under different accounting standards. Applicability of XBRL: The following class of companies shall file their financial statements and other documents under section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Filing […]

Ordinary Business & Special Business – Companies Act, 2013

February 2, 2022 191841 Views 1 comment Print

In this article we shall discuss the significance of making distinctions between ordinary business and special business Under the Companies Act, 2013 the term ‘General Meeting’ means shareholder’s meetings which includes Annual General Meeting as well as Extra-Ordinary General Meeting. It is mandatory for every Company to hold in each calendar year an Annual General […]

Closure of the Companies under the Companies Act 2013

February 1, 2022 17490 Views 0 comment Print

Since Company is a creation of law, therefore, it is to be closed by the prescribed Rules and Regulations of the Companies Act 2013. The owners and directors of the Company can decide various options to close the business of its Company but in this era of Ease of doing business, as introduced by the […]

Annual ROC Filings – Form wise Due Dates

February 1, 2022 2085 Views 0 comment Print

Table Showing Annual Filings to ROC with Details of the Form, Applicability Sections, Due Date and Type of Companies SI. No. Name of the Form Detail of Form Due Date Section Applicable Applicability 1 AOC4 / AOC-4 CFS / AOC-4 CFS XBRL / AOC-4 XBR L/ AOC-NBFC / AOCF -4 CFS NBFC Financial Statements And […]

Analysis of Companies Act Schedule III Amendment applicable wef 01.04.2022

February 1, 2022 282348 Views 5 comments Print

The Companies in India requires to prepare their financial statements in form of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013 came into force with effect from the 1st April, 2014 vide Notification S.O.902(E), dated 26th March 2014 and subsequently amended vide Notification G.S.R. 679(E), dated 4th September 2015, vide […]

Public Company – Overview and Incorporation Process

February 1, 2022 42021 Views 0 comment Print

A Public Limited Company registration in India is the best suitable business structure for entrepreneurs who are planning for large-scale business operations. To register a Public Limited Company in India there should be a minimum of seven members and there is no limit on the maximum number of members/shareholders for starting a Public Limited Company. […]

Declaration of Interim Dividend

January 31, 2022 47967 Views 0 comment Print

Interim Dividend can be declared out of profits from start of current year till end of quarter preceding the date of declaration and accumulated profits of previous financial year, which are not yet transferred to the free reserves. Thus, the period can be more than 12 months in such cases.

NCLT/NCLAT not empowered to deal with matter under PMLA

January 31, 2022 5730 Views 0 comment Print

Kiran Shah Vs Enforcement Directorate (NCLAT Delhi) In so far as anyone aggrieved against any decision or order of the ‘Adjudicating Authority’ of the PMLA, then it is open to him to prefer an Appeal before the Appellate Tribunal, PMLA by resorting to the relevant provision(s) of the ‘Prevention of the Money Laundering Act, 2002’. […]

One Person Company (OPC) – Incorporation Process and other Significant Aspects

January 31, 2022 10116 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act, 2013, introduced the concept of One Person Company (OPC) in India. Further, this was to support entrepreneurs desiring to start a business on their own. While a Private Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership requires at least two members for incorporation, you can start an OPC with a single member. OPC or […]

Importance of Compliance of Companies Act, 2013

January 29, 2022 6399 Views 0 comment Print

This editorial is based on the importance of compliance of Provisions of Companies Act, 2013. As there are lot of amendment has come into Companies Act, 2013 in last 8 years. Many places ease has given and many places strictness has been made. The only motto of government to company with the law in corporate […]

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