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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 165 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 55071 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 3456 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 642 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 1788 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 1059 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 9411 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 87 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 384 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 231 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 210 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 810 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 16170 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 510 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 279 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 183 Views 0 comment Print


Name Reservation Process for Company

January 16, 2022 91947 Views 3 comments Print

Name Application for a Company could be made through SPICe+ Part A under New Application as well as through the Reserve Unique Name (RUN) Web Form. RUN web-form is a web service used for reserving a name for a new company or for changing its existing name. The web service helps you verify whether the […]

Producer Company – Objects and 10 important points

January 16, 2022 11946 Views 0 comment Print

PRODUCER COMPANIES: ‘Producer Company’ means a body corporate having objects or activities specified in section 581B and registered as Producer Company under this Act; Now the matter is what are these objects or activities specified in Section 581B? 581B. OBJECTS OF PRODUCER COMPANY (1) The objects of the Producer Company shall relate to all or […]

Section 245 : Class Action Suit under Companies Act, 2013

January 16, 2022 44160 Views 0 comment Print

The provision of Class Action Suit was inserted in the Companies Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as Act) on the recommendation of the JJ Irani Committee as there was no such provision under the erstwhile Companies Act i.e. Companies Act, 1956. Also, the Satyam Fiasco majorly opened the eyes of the law maker and posed […]

Sitting of the NCLT Benches for the period 17.01.2022 to 31.01.2022

January 15, 2022 915 Views 0 comment Print

The present mode of virtual hearing and e-filing will continue as per the earlier notification dated 31.12.2021 and 09.01.2022. Now based on the suggestion given by the Members, Officers/staff of the Registry and Members of the legal fraternity Pan India the hearing of cases will be limited to urgent matters which require immediate orders.

Overview of Director’s KYC Process – DIR-3 KYC

January 15, 2022 70359 Views 1 comment Print

Director identification number (DIN) refers to a unique identification number allotted to an individual who is willing to be a director or is an existing director of a company. DIN is obtained by filing an application in eForm DIR-3. However, now with an update in MCA’s registry, it becomes mandatory for all directors having DIN […]

DIN – Allotment, Application and Modification Process

January 14, 2022 19011 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Meaning of DIN or DPIN, Legal Framework of DIN, Authority accredited for DIN Allotment, Procedure for Obtaining DIN, Forms for DIN application and modification, How to fix an issue of Provisional and Rejected DIN Applications and Frequently Asked Question Regarding DIN Allotment, Application, and Modification. A. Meaning of DIN or DPIN DIN: Director […]

ROC Filing Fees Increased – Section 403 of Companies Act, 2013 amended

January 12, 2022 11169 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Section 403 of the Companies Act, 2013 and notification of Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2022 w.e.f. 01st July, 2022. This is to inform you that the Central Government has appointed the 01st July, 2022 as the date on which the following provisions of the Companies (Amendment) Act shall come into force namely:

IEPFA signs MoU with IGNOU for promoting Investor Education and Financial literacy

January 12, 2022 960 Views 0 comment Print

Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signs MoU with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for promoting Investor Education and Financial literacy among youth through Gyan Darshan channel The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi […]

Notice for Dissolution Of Various Companies (In Liquidation)

January 12, 2022 2784 Views 0 comment Print

In accordance with Section 481 of Companies Act, 1956, the Official Liquidator attached to the Hon’ble High Court of Gujarat having its office at 31d Floor, Corporate Bhawan, B/h. Zydus Hospital, S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad in compliance of order dated 18.08.2021

MCA increases additional fee to upto 18 times of normal filing fees

January 11, 2022 31485 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules. 2022 – WEF July 1, 2022, additional fees on form will be increased to 18 times from existing 12 times of normal fees. However, these excludes Annual Filings which are charged at Rs. 100 per day without any upper limit. Government of India MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Notification […]

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