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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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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 180 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 55092 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 1797 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 9417 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 90 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 390 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 237 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 216 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 1506 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 16194 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 519 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 189 Views 0 comment Print


Debentures under Companies Act, 2013 – Meaning, Attributes, Types, Use & Redmption

April 8, 2022 72114 Views 1 comment Print

If a company needs money without reducing its equity status, the Company selects a Debentures Issue. It is a debt to the Company. It is similar to borrowing money that needs to be repaid over a while. Debentures have a fixed interest rate. Both organizations and governments often issue debentures to raise funds or capital. […]

All About Corporate Social Resonsibility (CSR)

April 8, 2022 59091 Views 3 comments Print

With the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Companies are able to develop their own social investment strategies and decide where to invest and implement programs, but the government has recommended particular areas of need, including eradicating hunger and poverty, maternal and child health, promoting gender equality and environmental sustainability etc. Companies should give preference to the […]

Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2022

April 8, 2022 7485 Views 0 comment Print

Provided further that in case of a Company being incorporated as a Nidhi, the declaration by the Central Government under section 406 of the Act shall be obtained by the Nidhi before commencing the business and a declaration in this behalf shall be submitted at the stage of incorporation by the

Upcoming ROC Compliance For FY 2022-2023

April 8, 2022 10773 Views 1 comment Print

This article enlightens about the company’s compliance with the Companies Act 2013 and the latest amendments thereof. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the early months of the new calendar year i.e. 2022 has issued various notifications introducing new Compliances and reporting requirements in the Corporate Circle. Every company registered in India must abide by […]

CIRP Cannot be Initiated over undecided Claims or Unregistered Agreements

April 8, 2022 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Smarkworks Coworking Spaces Pvt. Ltd Vs Turbot HQ India Pvt. Ltd. (NCLT Cuttack) The Liquidated Damages will crystalize only after the adjudication by the competent Civil Court. This cannot be determined in the Insolvency Proceedings; undecided claim cannot be used to bring an application for insolvency. When the agreement is engrossed on unstamped paper, the […]

Understanding of Nidhi Company

April 7, 2022 5982 Views 0 comment Print

As per Rule 3 (da) of Nidhi Rules, 2014, ‘Nidhi’ means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and saving amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit, and which complies with the rules made by […]

ROC Due Dates For F.Y. 2022-2023 (01.04.2022-31.03.2023)

April 7, 2022 8793 Views 0 comment Print

The Article comprises of the Compliances of the Due Dates for the F.Y. 2022-2023 (01.04.2022-31.03.2023) for filing of Form MSME-1, PAS-6, NDH-3, CSR-2, DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC/Web KYC, ADT-1, AOC-4, MGT-7/7A, FC-4 and FC-3. S. No.  Forms For the Period Within days Due Dates 1. MSME-1 Half Yearly ♦(April to September) ♦(October to March) In respect of […]

Event based compliances as per Companies Act, 2013

April 7, 2022 2997 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Event based compliances as per Companies Act, 2013 and explains compliance related  filing of BEN- 2, DIR-12, AOC-5, CHG-1 (other than Debentures) and CHG-9 for debentures and CHG-4. Event based compliances as per Companies Act, 2013 S. No. Description Form Due date 1 Disclosure of Significant Beneficial Owner BEN- 2 BEN- 2 is […]

Matters To Be Included In Board of Directors Report

April 7, 2022 28155 Views 1 comment Print

Chapter-IX, Accounts of Companies Section 134 (3): Financial Statement, Board’s Report etc. Rule 8 of The Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 MATTERS TO BE INCLUDED IN BOARD’S REPORT There shall be attached to statements laid before a company in general meeting a report by its Board of Directors which shall include: Every company (mandatory for listed […]

Allotment of Right issue to person other than existing shareholders

April 7, 2022 6294 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of the Right Issue of shares under Section 62(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, Can the Company allot shares to a person other than existing shareholders?

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