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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 18378 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


Updates of RBI, SEBI, MCA for the month of June-July 2021

July 10, 2021 1383 Views 0 comment Print

Article contains  Updates of RBI, SEBI, MCA for the month of June-July 2021 on following topics – ♦ Retail & Wholesale trade can migrate to Udyam Registration Portal ♦ Standard Operating Procedure for listed subsidiary company desirous of getting delisted through a Scheme of Arrangement wherein the listed parent holding company and the listed subsidiary […]

Board Meetings through Video Conferencing Mode

July 10, 2021 86919 Views 0 comment Print

Company is an Artificial Person created by Law. Company is run by Board of Directors. Board of Directors is appointed by Shareholders of the company. Major decisions for the benefit of company are taken by Board of Directors on behalf of shareholders in the best interest of the company and for enhancing shareholders value.  The […]

Mandatory & Event based Compliances of a Private Limited Company

July 10, 2021 10356 Views 0 comment Print

Compliances are something which are mandated by the law and Every Company registered under Companies Act 2013 or erstwhile Companies act 1956 have to Comply  with the provisions of Law. Non Compliances hampers the functioning of Company and defaulters often have to face penal Consequences which can be monetary or may have Imprisonment of a […]

Post AGM Compliances – Companies Act, 2013 Provisions

July 9, 2021 26628 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for the shareholders to interact with the management of the company. Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time (Act) mandates all companies registered in India, other than One Person Company to hold an AGM during every calendar year, except in the year of its incorporation.

Form MGT-9: Required or not? -analysis

July 8, 2021 93198 Views 6 comments Print

There’s a confusion amongst Professionals regarding requirement of preparing form MGT-9 for F.Y. 2020-21. For that matter, let’s take into consideration the developments made by the Ministry from time to time. 1. Section 36 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 notified vide notification no. S.O. 3838(E) Dated 31st July 2018. Section 36 was intended to amend the […]

How to Close a Private Limited Company (Strike Off)

July 8, 2021 9711 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, a friend of mine approached me saying that he wants to close his company as he has never started any operations in that company and does not have any intention to do so. “When was your company incorporated?” I asked. “Five months back.” He answered. “You need to wait for at least one year […]

Checklist For Conversion of Public Company Into Private Company

July 8, 2021 21171 Views 1 comment Print

Conversion of Public Company Into Private Company is governed by following Provisions of Companies Act and Rules- 1) Relevant Section and rules for Conversion: a. Section 13: Alteration of Memorandum of Association. b. Section 14: Alteration of Articles of Association. c. Section 18: It provides the manner in which an existing Company can convert itself […]

Checklist For Name Change of Listed Company

July 8, 2021 31437 Views 1 comment Print

Checklist for Name Change of Listed Company registered in India explains requirement under Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Act and Regulations and Relevant Stock Exchange Regulations. First step for name change of a Company is to convey a Board and file relevant resolution with ROC which needs to be approved by in Meeting of Shareholders, Further […]

Auditing Standard on Audit Engagement (CSAS-1)

July 7, 2021 5547 Views 0 comment Print

The Auditing Standard on Audit Engagement (CSAS-1), formulated by Auditing Standards Board (ASB) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and issued by the Council of the ICSI is mandatory for all the audit engagements accepted by the auditor on or after April 01, 2021. CSAS-1 is applicable to all the Practicing Company […]

Types of XBRL & Applicability on Companies & NBFC- An Overview

July 7, 2021 14493 Views 2 comments Print

Applicability of Filing Financial Statements in XBRL mode with Registrar of Companies: Below mentioned class of companies are required to file their financial statements and other documents under section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 with the Registrar in e-form AOC-4 XBRL: -All companies listed in the stock exchange in India and their Indian subsidiaries. -All companies with a turnover of Rs. […]

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