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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


eForm 23D Information by cost auditor to Central Government

December 22, 2021 783 Views 0 comment Print

FILLING OF EFORM – 23D- Information by cost auditor to Central Government Refer the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and rules made there under and General Circular No. 15/2011 [File No. 52/5/CAB-2011] dated 11.04.2011 with respect to the matter dealt in this eForm. S. No. Detailed Instructions for filing of eForm 23D Please […]

All about Filling of eForm AOC-4

December 22, 2021 44010 Views 0 comment Print

eForm AOC-4 – Form for filing financial statement and other documents with the Registrar Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm eForm AOC-4 Every company needs to file its financial statements and mandatory attachments, via e-Form AOC4 within the prescribed time limit as per section 137. In case financial statements are not adopted in AGM […]

All about Filling of Form 23AC-XBRL

December 22, 2021 1446 Views 0 comment Print

 EFORM – 23AC-XBRL –Form for filing XBRL document in respect of balance sheet and other documents with the Registrar NOTE: ♦ This Form 23AC-XBRL is applicable in respect of the following companies: 1. All Listed companies.; 2. All companies which are subsidiaries of listed companies 3. All companies having a paid up capital of Rs. […]

Significance of Commencement of Business

December 22, 2021 4455 Views 0 comment Print

Before commencing the business the director needs to file a declaration to commence the business and exercise borrowing powers as stipulated under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013 within 180 days of the incorporation of the Company.

All about Filling of Eform – 23ACA-XBRL

December 21, 2021 909 Views 0 comment Print

Form 23ACA-XBRL – Form for filing XBRL document in respect of Profit and Loss account and other documents with the Registrar NOTE: ♦ Form 23ACA-XBRL is applicable in respect of the following companies: 1. All Listed companies; 2. All companies which are subsidiaries of listed companies 3. All companies having a paid up capital of […]

eForm 21A – Particulars of annual return of company not having share capital

December 21, 2021 1308 Views 0 comment Print

 eFORM -21A – (Particulars of annual return of the company not having share capital) -The information to be provided in the  eFORM -21A should be up to the date of AGM. In case AGM is not held or AGM is held after the due date of AGM including extension of time granted if any, then […]

eForm MGT-7A- Form for filing annual return by OPCs & Small company

December 21, 2021 13386 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm MGT-7A Section and Rule Number(s) Pursuant to Section 92(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 11(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. (Refer Annexure A) Purpose of the eForm MGT-7A Every OPC and small company shall prepare an annual return in the form MGT-7A containing […]

All about filing of eForm AOC-4 XBRL

December 21, 2021 28134 Views 1 comment Print

AOC – 4 X BRL – Form for filing XBRL document in respect of financial statement and other documents with the Registrar Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm eForm AOC-4 XBRL Pursuant to section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 12(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with Companies (Filing of documents […]

eForm MGT-7 Form for filing Annual Return by a Company

December 21, 2021 20922 Views 1 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the  eForm MGT-7 Pursuant to Section 92(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 11(1) of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. (Refer Annexure A) Purpose of the eForm MGT-7 Every company shall prepare an annual return in the form MGT-7 containing the particulars as they stood on the […]

Adjudication in case of Stamp duty not paid on Share Certificate in Mumbai, Maharashtra

December 21, 2021 16587 Views 2 comments Print

A company (Private as well as Public) is required to issue Share Certificates to it subscribers to memorandum in case of incorporation and to its shareholders in case of further allotment of shares within the given time line. However, there are many instances where a company fails to pay stamp duty within the given time line and faces difficulty to prove its authenticity this where the process of adjudication comes into the picture.

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