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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


Private Company Basic Company Law Compliances

August 29, 2021 2448 Views 0 comment Print

Every company needs to comply the compliance mentioned by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from time to time and other compliance as mentioned by Companies Act, 2013 or any other applicable act over the company. As per the Companies Act, 2013, some major compliance are Board Meeting, appointment of statutory auditor, MGT-7, Director’s KYC, INC-22A, […]

Understanding the Taxability of ESOP Gains

August 28, 2021 6063 Views 1 comment Print

According to Section 2(37) of companies Act, 2013, Employees stock option schemes  is an option given to the directors, employees or officers of the company or its holding and subsidiary company, the right to purchase or benefits or subscribe for the shares of the company at the pre determined price for a future dates.  Therefore […]

Provision of Charge as per Companies Act, 2013

August 27, 2021 9864 Views 0 comment Print

DEFINITION: According to section 2 (16) of Companies Act, 2013 – Charge means : -an interest or lien -created on the property or assets of a company or any of its undertakings or both -as security and includes a mortgage TYPES OF CHARGE: Fixed Charge Floating charge Charge created on specific & identifiable assets. Eg: […]

Requirement of preparing MGT-9

August 27, 2021 10878 Views 1 comment Print

MCA NOTIFICATION & ITS EFFECTS Situation Before Notification ♦ MCA in its Notification on 28 August 2020 has notified section 92(3) w.e.f 28-August-2020 which states that every company shall place a copy of the annual return on the website of the company, if any, and the web-link of such annual return shall be disclosed in […]

Compliances by the Private Company after Incorporation

August 27, 2021 5871 Views 0 comment Print

Article on Compliances by the Private Company after Incorporation covers the Timeline for First Board Meeting, Appointment of Auditor, Opening Current Account, Form INC-20A, Declaration of Commencement of Business, Issue Share Certificate, Holding of Board Meetings, Maintenance of Statutory Registers and Records, Disclosure of Interest by all the directors of the Company, Statutory Audit of […]

Format of Agreement of Loan from Directors

August 27, 2021 71013 Views 0 comment Print

LOAN AGREEMENT THIS LOAN AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is MADE AND ENTERED INTO AT JAIPUR ON THIS 26TH AUGUST, 2021 BETWEEN: Mr. ________________ son/Daughter of Shri ________________ residing at ________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Lender”,) which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include his heirs, administrators, […]

Concept of Section 8 Company under Companies Act, 2013

August 26, 2021 12873 Views 0 comment Print

The concept of Section 8 companies was introduced in Companies Act that permitted companies with charitable objects etc. to be registered without the words ‘Limited’ or ‘Private Limited’. The restriction was that the Companies were permitted to use the profits only for the purpose for which the company was promoted and there was a prohibition […]

348 companies fail to meet criteria for declaration as Nidhi company

August 25, 2021 1392 Views 1 comment Print

Government cautions stakeholders as 348 companies fail to meet requisite criteria for declaration as Nidhi company under Companies Act 2013 and Nidhi Rules 2014 Under section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 (CA, 2013) and Nidhi Rules, 2014 (as amended), companies incorporated as Nidhi Companies need to apply to the Central Government in form NDH-4 […]

MCA issues updated FAQs on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

August 25, 2021 12786 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has vide General Circular No. 14/2021 dated 25.08.2021 issued updated FAQs on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and withdrawn 4 earlier FAQs and clarifications issued by it from time to time. The FAQs on CSR broadly covers  Applicability of CSR, CSR Framework, CSR Expenditure, CSR Activities, CSR Implementation, On-going Project, Treatment of Unspent CSR Amount, […]

Dual Approval for Independent Director: Hopes of Ushering into a New Era Shattered

August 25, 2021 3354 Views 0 comment Print

An Independent Director is one who can give an independent assessment of the company, in particular on the questions of strategies, productivity, risk evaluation, capabilities and ethical standards. They are the ones whose duty is to provide an impartial and informed evaluation in the assessment of management and board performance.

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