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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


Important Amendments Related to Annual ROC Filing & Extension

January 2, 2022 14298 Views 3 comments Print

Some Important Amendments Relating To Companies Annual Filing And Extension Of Due Date For The Financial Year 2020-2021 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on Saturday vide General Circular no. 22/2021 dated: 29/12/2021, gave relaxation on levy of additional fees of e – forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 NON-XBRL AND MGT-7/MGT-7A for the […]

Producer Company – Registration, Management, Members, Meeting & Compliances

January 1, 2022 11175 Views 1 comment Print

The Companies Act defines Producer as any person engaged in any activity connected with or relatable to any primary produce. A Producer Company is thus a body corporate having an object that is one or all of the following: – Production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling, handling, marketing, selling, the export of primary produce of the […]

Have an Idea for startup- What’s Next?

January 1, 2022 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Once you get the idea for your startup and have gone through with the market available for you, now you are ready for the next step. But wait, how will you do that? Implementing your idea by incorporating sole proprietary, partnership or Company! Well, this article is all about your Next move. Common legal mistakes […]

Application for reduction of share capital maintainable under Section 66: NCLAT

December 31, 2021 7431 Views 0 comment Print

Brillio Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Vs Registrar of Companies (NCLAT Delhi) NCLAT that the NCLT has erroneously held that the Application for reduction of share is not maintainable under Section 66 of the Act, consent affidavits from the creditors is mandatory for reduction of share capital, SPA cannot be utilized for making payment to non-promoter shareholders, […]

Deadlines extended for ROC & GST compliances and its effect on Government’s revenue

December 30, 2021 2739 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Compliances: Extension of deadlines In addition to the Ministry’s General Circular No.17/2021 dated 29.10.2021, it has been decided that no additional fees will be levied for the filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL up to 15.02.2022 and up to 28.02.2022 for the filing of or filing of e-forms MGT-7/MGT-7A for […]

An Emerging Concept- One Person Company (OPC)

December 30, 2021 2214 Views 0 comment Print

One Person Company (OPC), a new concept which is popular now, introduced by the Companies Act, 2013. Before the enforcement of the Companies Act, 2013, a single person could not establish a Company, if an individual want to establish any business, he/she could only opt for Sole Proprietorship as at that time there had to […]

Techniques to tackle hostile takeover

December 30, 2021 2193 Views 0 comment Print

In Today’s corporate world, one of the most talked topic is Mergers and Acquisitions which is now become an integral part of business strategy. Many Company’s Acquires another company to gain the market share in the economy and to gain synergy or to avoid the competition.

Relaxation on levy of additional fees in filing of Annual ROC forms

December 29, 2021 16875 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxation on levy of additional fees in filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4 (CFS), AOC-4 XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL and MGT-7/MGT-7A for financial year ended on 31.03.2021

Benefits of Producer Company

December 29, 2021 16056 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains benefits of producer Company, What function does the Farmer Producer Company play?, What are the advantages of forming a Farmer Producer Company in India? What are the advantages of joining the Farmer Producer Company?, In India, what are the tax advantages for a farmer-producer company? and a summary of benefits of producer Company. What function does […]

Independent Director

December 28, 2021 13386 Views 0 comment Print

Applicability: – Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 – Chapter XI Appointment and Qualifications of Directors –SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 WHEN IS A COMPANY REQUIRED TO APPOINT INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR? Listed Company Unlisted Public Company Mandatory (atleast 1 /3rd of total director needs to be independent director) For E.g. : […]

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