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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
The Government clarified how regulatory powers and red-flag indicators are used to tackle shell and dormant companies misused for capital rotation.
The MCA has revised the list of Regional Directors exercising delegated powers under Section 458. The updated structure takes effect from 16 February 2026.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended its 2018 notification to revise and expand the list of Regional Directors. The updated framework takes effect from 16 February 2026.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has revised the list of Regional Directors under Section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013. The amendment replaces earlier locations and introduces additional regional offices, effective 16 February 2026.
The MCA has substituted the earlier list of Regional Directors under the Companies Act, 2013 with an expanded set of cities. The amendment takes effect from 16 February 2026 without disturbing prior actions.
The MCA has amended its 2014 notification by substituting the Noida Regional Director office with Northern Region Directorate I at New Delhi. The change takes effect from 16 February 2026.
A fresh MCA notification substitutes the earlier seven Regional Director offices with ten designated locations. The amendment enhances administrative oversight under delegated powers.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has designated Registrars of Companies as Adjudicating Officers with revised territorial jurisdictions across India. The notification replaces earlier orders and becomes effective from 16 February 2026.
The MCA has revised the list of Regional Directors authorized for LLP matters under Section 458 of the Companies Act. The amendment expands regional coverage from 16 February 2026.
The ROC Bangalore held that obtaining and retaining a second DIN in violation of Section 155 of the Companies Act attracts penalty under Section 159. Despite the error being inadvertent and later rectified, the prolonged default of 3075 days resulted in a reduced but substantial penalty.
