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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 183 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 55095 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 3459 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 9423 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 1671 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 16200 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 285 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


NCLAT set aside order of IBC adjudicating authorities imposing penalty under Companies Act, 2013

February 28, 2022 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Ashish Chaturvedi Vs Inox Leisure Limited  (NCLAT Delhi) With regard to the argument of the Learned Counsel of the Appellants that the Adjudicating Authority has imposed the penalty on the two ex-directors by invoking provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and thus passed the Impugned Order by travelling beyond their jurisdiction, we are of the […]

SFIO arrests 3 from Jagat Agro Commodities Pvt. Ltd. including Auditor

February 27, 2022 3963 Views 0 comment Print

SFIO arrests Satish Kumar Pawa, Saurav Aggarwal, Suhas S. Paranjpe in connection with investigation into affairs of Jagat Agro Commodities Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Satish Kumar Pawa, promoter and shareholder, Mr. Saurav Aggarwal, son of promoter and Mr. Suhas S. Paranjpe, Statutory auditor, were arrested by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in connection with investigation […]

Obligations for Statutory Filings by Companies in India

February 26, 2022 5679 Views 0 comment Print

1. Annual filing of Return of Deposits with the MCA (DPT‐3) under Section 73 and Rule 16   ♦ ‘All’ companies are required to file for the period ending on 31st March up to 30th June for the ‘actual deposits’ and also for ‘considered not deposits’ (exempted deposits) 2. Filing of disclosure of Substantial Beneficial Ownership […]

Tax neutrality in outbound mergers is need of the hour in India

February 25, 2022 5997 Views 0 comment Print

Union budget 2022-23 has finally been introduced. Various aspects of taxation laws are demanding reforms and corporations and other entities were looking forward to the new Finance Bill, 2022. However, unfortunately some voids were left unfilled Therefore there is a need to relook at some key issues governing corporate tax regime demanding reforms. One of which is the application of tax neutral provisions on outbound mergers under relevant legislations.

Whether Financial Creditor of Holding Company Considered as Financial Creditor of Subsidiary in Case Loan to Holding Company Is Secured by Subsidiary

February 25, 2022 4140 Views 0 comment Print

Whether Financial Creditor of Holding Company Considered as Financial Creditor of Subsidiary in Case Loan to Holding Company Is Secured by Subsidiary Anuj Jain Interim Resolution Professional for Jaypee Infratech Limited Vs Axis Bank Limited Etc. (Supreme Court), Appeal Number : Civil Appeal Nos. 8512-8527 Of 2019, Date of Judgement/Order : 26/02/2020 Sub: The case essentially […]

Start-Up India Seed Fund Scheme

February 24, 2022 3972 Views 0 comment Print

What is Startup India Seed Fund Scheme? Easy availability of capital is essential for entrepreneurs at the early stages of growth of an enterprise. Funding from angel investors and venture capital firms becomes available to startups only after the proof of concept has been provided. Similarly, banks provide loans only to asset-backed applicants. It is […]

Self-Assessment Test – Independent Director

February 23, 2022 5880 Views 0 comment Print

Self-Assessment Test – (Independent Director) The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under Section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 to conduct Online Proficiency Self-Assessment. IICA by complying with Rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 will conduct this test through this Independent Director’s Databank. Features Companies Laws Securities Laws […]

NCLT President, Chairperson & Members appointed

February 22, 2022 7095 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Chairperson in National Company Law Tribunal, Appointment of Members in National Company Law Tribunal and Appointment of President in National Company Law Tribunal Appointment of Members in National Company Law Tribunal MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 22nd February, 2022 S.O. 815(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 408 of […]

FAQs – MCA V3 5th March Go Live

February 22, 2022 9960 Views 0 comment Print

All the LLP e-filing services are being upgraded and migrated to MCA V3 portal. However, all the other services will continue to exist at MCA V2 portal. Article contains Login Module FAQs, LLP FAQs, Miscellaneous FAQs for LLP Form Layouts, My Application, DSC Association & Account Statuses, Payments Overview, NTRP Portal, Payment Types/Modes FAQs, Payment Process […]

Section wise Impact of LLP Amendment Act, 2021

February 22, 2022 4128 Views 0 comment Print

Finally, on 12th February, 2022 MCA has issued notification that provisions of Section 1 to 29 of LLP Amendment Act, 2021 shall came into effect from 01st April, 2022. Date of Applicability It shall come into force from 1st April 2022. S.NO Section of The LLP Act, 2008 Section Name in LLP Act, 2008 Section […]

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