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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


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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


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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


One Person Company (OPC) – Advantages & Disadvantages

July 29, 2021 7950 Views 2 comments Print

Section 2(62) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines an OPC as a company which has only person as a member. The very concept of an OPC is that it shall have only one member. Only an individual can form an OPC. The minimum and maximum number of member in an OPC is one. The minimum […]

How to setup Branch office in India

July 28, 2021 15864 Views 2 comments Print

A branch office setup is most suitable for person resident outside India who wants to extent their head office business in India also or need a temporary business setup in India. Most foreign companies use this mode to explore Indian market without having any long-term commitment. Eligibility for opening a Branch office A person resident […]

Practical Aspects on Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary Company In India & Indian Company Law on Names, Notary, Apostillation & Consularisation

July 28, 2021 27138 Views 4 comments Print

Practical Aspects On Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary Company In India and The Indian Company Law on Names, Notary, Apostillation and Consularisation The Indian Companies Act, 2013 (Act) allows the incorporation of Subsidiary Company of Foreign Company in India. The Subsidiary Company of Foreign Company means either controls the composition of the Board of directors or […]

FAQs on Register of Members, Debenture Holders or Other Security Holders

July 28, 2021 17424 Views 0 comment Print

Important FAQs to Understand Register of Members, Debenture Holders or Any Other Security Holders {Section 88 of Companies Act, 2013 read with The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014} 1. Where is the Register of Members maintained under Companies Act, 2013?  Ans. Every Company shall maintain register of members from the date of its registration in […]

Incorporation Procedure for Section 8 Company

July 28, 2021 3606 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for incorporating section 8 companies: (1) Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Central Government that a person or an association of persons proposed to be registered under this Act as a limited company— (a)  has in its objects the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of […]

Increase in Authorized Capital of Company | Companies Act, 2013

July 28, 2021 10017 Views 0 comment Print

The Capital or say fund is backbone if every business. So, this fund is called as Capital in case of Company. The amount of share capital or equity financing a company has can change over time. A company that wishes to raise more equity can obtain authorization to issue and sell additional shares, thereby increasing […]

Key features of SPICe+ & Ministry initiative for Ease of Doing Business

July 28, 2021 2361 Views 0 comment Print

Key features of SPICe+ for Greater Ease of Doing Business As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has deployed a new Web Form christened ‘SPICe+’ (pronounced ‘SPICe Plus’) replacing the earlier SPICe form. SPICe+ offers 11 services by 3 Central Govt Ministries & Departments (Ministry […]

DIN-KYC Fees of Rs. 5000 is nothing than extortion for Non compliances

July 28, 2021 5709 Views 2 comments Print

BJP professional cell, Mumbai has requested FM that The KYC for DIN Of Director should be once in 5 years or linked to be Aadhar etc. unless there are changes to be voluntarily complied and Even if there is delay a token fee to be levied (Say Rs. 100)  and not Rs.5000 which is nothing […]

Format of Certificate For Asset Cover

July 27, 2021 15645 Views 0 comment Print

CERTIFICATE To, XYZ ltd This certificate is issued in accordance with the terms of our arrangement with XYZ Private Limited (CIN-), having registered address ……………..IN, vide engagement letter dated ——————–with reference to Appointment of ABC & Associates as the Chartered Accountant Firm for conducting due diligence of security provided by XYZ Pt. Ltd.. Management’s Responsibility […]

Government identified 2,38,223 companies as shell companies

July 27, 2021 4530 Views 0 comment Print

There is no definition of the term Shell Company in the Companies Act and it normally refers to a company without active business operation or significant assets, which in some cases are used for illegal purpose such as tax evasion, money laundering, obscuring ownership, benami properties etc

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