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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 198 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 55116 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 3462 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 1068 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 1959 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 16212 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


Extension of Annual General Meeting F.Y. 2020-21

September 21, 2021 41853 Views 0 comment Print

Many professionals have asked in many Whatsapp Groups, Social Media Platforms about Extension in Annual General Meeting. Even many persons has given reference to circular no 02/2021 dated 13 January, 2021 in respect of extension of AGM till 31 December, 2021. In this article we shall discuss on clarification of circular no 02/2021 dated 13 January, […]

Amendment In Provisions related to Independent Director

September 21, 2021 6831 Views 0 comment Print

Article discuss Amendment In Provisions related to Independent Director under companies Act, 2013 amended vide recent MCA Notification dated: 19th August, 2021  by which it notified Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021. These Rules came into effect from 20th August 2021. Provisions before Amendment: {Rule 6(4)} I. Compliances required by a person […]

Independent Director: Relaxation from Passing Online Proficiency Test

September 21, 2021 4287 Views 0 comment Print

As per recent Notification on 19th August, 2021 MCA has issued: Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021. These Rules came into effect from 20th August 2021. Extract of Amendment: Amendment 1: in the first proviso, for clause (B), the following clause shall be substituted, namely: — “(B) in the pay scale of […]

Annual Filing One Person Company (OPC)

September 21, 2021 10830 Views 0 comment Print

One Person Company is a company that has only one person as its member. Being just one-member company, the OPC has lesser compliance requirement compared to Private Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership. In this article author shall discuss about Annual Filing of One Person Company with Registrar of Companies. There are many form a […]

Annual General Meeting and its Matters

September 21, 2021 15891 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important annual event where Shareholders get an opportunity to deliberate about the activities of the company. An AGM is the only meeting in which Shareholders can interact with the Management or Board of Directors of their Company. It provides members with an opportunity to collectively discuss the affairs of […]

AGM Extension 2021 – Key Provisions & Draft Application

September 21, 2021 36705 Views 0 comment Print

The concept of Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been defined under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013. It can be considered as an annual gathering of Directors and Shareholders / members of the Company to discuss the future of the Company and also company’s overall performance is analyzed. Provisions of Section 96 of Companies […]

Small Company under Companies Act, 2013 & major exemptions

September 21, 2021 23388 Views 1 comment Print

SMALL COMPANY The Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget 2021 on 1st February, 2021. The Hon’ble Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed to revise the definition of small companies by enhancing the paid-up capital base from the existing limit of Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 2 crores. The move is likely […]

Golden Opportunities of Practising Before Tribunal

September 21, 2021 4998 Views 2 comments Print

There is nothing in this world that didn’t happen for a reason even our own existence in this very society. They say life is all about finding reason but we believe once you find the reason your life starts truly.  Traditionally we tend to have one goal of becoming successful but certainly, there is much to do even after you achieve the desired success. As success is not just putting yourself in a position that you dream for years to be in but inspiring others and assisting them in achieving theirs.

Key points of provisions of Section 135 – CSR

September 21, 2021 141195 Views 2 comments Print

Key points of provisions of Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 [(Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)] 1. Provisions of this section is applicable to all companies having turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more or Net profit of Rs. 5 crore or more or Net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more in immediately preceding financial […]

Foreign Subsidiary Company Incorporation in India

September 20, 2021 12468 Views 2 comments Print

Incorporation of Foreign Subsidiary in India Whenever a person wants to incorporate a foreign subsidiary or wholly owned subsidiary in India, there would be few questions that would come in our mind. In this article, I would like to clear such doubts in best possible manner. Step by step involved in Foreign Subsidiary Company Incorporation […]

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