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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 FC-4 | Annual Return of a Foreign Company

December 17, 2021 12621 Views 0 comment Print

eForm FC-4 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 384(2) of the Companies Act 2013 and Rule 7 of Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014

eForm DIR-11 | Notice of resignation of a director to Registrar

December 17, 2021 83106 Views 6 comments Print

eForm DIR-11 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 168 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 16 of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014

eForm MGT-14 | Filing of Resolutions & agreements to Registrar

December 17, 2021 12285 Views 0 comment Print

eForm MGT-14 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 94(1), 117(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Section 192 of the Companies Act, 1956 and rules made thereunder

eForm SH-11 | Return in respect of buy-back of Securities

December 17, 2021 14016 Views 0 comment Print

eForm SH-11 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 68(10) of the Companies Act 2013 and pursuant to rule 17(13) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014

Shifting of Registered Office of the Company

December 16, 2021 107526 Views 2 comments Print

The Company is required to have a place registered in the public records where any letters, notices, other communications can be sent by various stakeholders of the Company. That place is known as the Registered Office of the Company. The Company is mandatorily required to establish its registered office at the time of incorporation and […]

ICSI Requests relaxation of levy of additional fee in filing e-forms AOC-4 & MGT-7

December 16, 2021 1362 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request for relaxation on levy of additional fee in filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4(CFS), AOC-4- XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL and MGT-71 MGT-7A for the financial year ended on 31.03.2021 under the Companies Act, 2013

ICSI Requests relaxation on levy of additional fee in filing of Annual ROC forms

December 16, 2021 6867 Views 1 comment Print

ICSI Request for relaxation on levy of additional fee in filing of e-forms AOC-4, AOC-4(CFS), AOC-4- XBRL, AOC-4 Non-XBRL and MGT-71 MGT-7A for the financial year ended on 31.03.2021 under the Companies Act, 2013. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India MCA: 2021 December 16, 2021 Shri Rajesh Verma, IAS Secretary Ministry of Corporate Affairs […]

eForm MSC-3 Return of dormant companies

December 16, 2021 15708 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm MSC-3 Section and Rule Number(s) eForm MSC-3 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 455(5) of The Companies Act 2013, and Rule 7 of Companies Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 455 (5): A dormant company shall have such minimum number of directors, file […]

eForm NDH-1 Return of statutory compliances

December 16, 2021 16404 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm NDH-1 Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Rule 5 of Nidhi Rules, 2014 Every Nidhi shall within ninety days from the close of the first financial year after its incorporation and where applicable, the second financial year, file a return of statutory compliances in Form NDH-1. […]

eForm MGT-15 Form for filing Report on Annual General Meeting

December 16, 2021 21438 Views 0 comment Print

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm MGT-15 eForm MGT-15 is required to be filed pursuant to section 121(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 31(2) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 which are reproduced for your reference. Section 121(1): Every listed public company shall prepare in the prescribed manner a report on […]

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