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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


Form GNL-4 for filing Addendum for rectification of defects or incompleteness

December 23, 2021 8955 Views 0 comment Print

 eForm GNL-4 – Form for filing Addendum for rectification of defects or incompleteness Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm GNL-4 Rule Number(s) eForm GNL-4 is required to be filed pursuant to Rule 10 of the Companies (Registration offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Rule 10: Procedure on receipt of […]

All about filing of eForm AoC-4 NBFC (Ind AS)

December 23, 2021 5478 Views 0 comment Print

eForm AoC-4 NBFC (Ind AS) – Form for filing financial statement and other documents with the Registrar Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm AoC-4 NBFC (Ind AS) Every NBFC company as defined in the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendment) Rules, 2016 to which Indian Accounting Standards apply, needs to file its financial statements, including […]

Form 23C Application to Central Government for appointment of cost auditor

December 23, 2021 1314 Views 0 comment Print

FILLING OF EFORM 23C – Form of application to the Central Government for appointment of cost auditor Attachments required with EFORM 23C ♦ Copy of the Board resolution of the company sanctioning the proposal for which the government approval has been sought is a mandatory attachment. ♦ Copy of the certificate obtained from cost auditor […]

eForm Refund: Application for requesting refund of ROC fees paid

December 23, 2021 5388 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm Refund Purpose of the eForm Refund The user is required to make various payments to avail MCA2 1 services. A number of instances have been observed where the users make multiple payments or incorrect payment or excess payment while using these services. In order to allow the stakeholders […]

All about filing of FORM I (Cost Audit Report-XBRL)

December 23, 2021 4692 Views 0 comment Print

FORM I (Cost Audit Report-XBRL) – Form for filing XBRL document in respect of cost audit report and other documents with the Central Government NOTE: ♦ For detailed process in respect of XBRL filings, refer the filing manual available on the MCA21 XBRL portal (http://www.mca.gov.in/XBRL) ♦ The following shall be validated while filing this Form […]

When And Where Is IEPF-2 Required?

December 23, 2021 13683 Views 0 comment Print

WHEN IEPF-2 IS REQUIRED? The IEPF stands for Investor Education and Protection Fund, and it is used to safeguard investors, as the name suggests. We attempted to write an essay on the IEPF-2 form, as well as its criteria and timelines, in the hopes that you will find it informative and relevant. Let’s take a closer […]

How to cancel an SRN No. Approved by ROC?

December 22, 2021 4269 Views 0 comment Print

An approved SRN can be cancelled and the entire process is offline and consists of following steps and documentation: – > Visit the respective ROC of the States, where the registered office of the Company is situated. > Submit few documents such as an application, Affidavit, Undertakings Declaration duly signed by any of the director […]

All about Filing of FORM A (Compliance Report-XBRL)

December 22, 2021 2298 Views 0 comment Print

FORM A (Compliance Report-XBRL)- Form for filing XBRL document in respect of compliance report and other documents with the Central Government NOTE: ♦ For detailed process in respect of XBRL filings, refer the filing manual available on the MCA21 XBRL portal (http://www.mca.gov.in/XBRL) The following shall be validated while filing this Form on the MCA portal […]

FAQ on Filling Annual ROC Forms for Financial Year 2020-2021

December 22, 2021 1530 Views 0 comment Print

Due to covid 19 pandemic MCA give relaxations in paying additional fees in case of delay in Annual filling Forms of Companies and LLP by their general circulars. Here the Frequently Asked Questions on the basis of recent circulars related to Annual Filling for the Financial Year 2020-2021.These Circular are dated 23.09.2021, General Circular No. […]

All about filing of EForm AOC-4 CFS

December 22, 2021 33909 Views 0 comment Print

EForm AOC- 4 CFS – Form for filing consolidated financial statements and other documents with the Registrar Part I – Law (s) Governing eForm AOC- 4 CFS Every company needs to file its financial statements, including consolidated financial statement and mandatory attachments, within the prescribed time limit as per section 137. For the purpose of […]

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