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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


Further relaxation of time for filing forms for creation or modification of charges

July 1, 2021 5523 Views 0 comment Print

Further relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 during Financial Year 2021-22 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide General Circular No. 12/2021 dated 30.06.2021 has further extended the time given under earlier General Circular No. 07/2021 dated 03.05.2021. By General Circular No. 11/20121 […]

Shifting of Registered Office from one City to Another City within same ROC/State

July 1, 2021 118947 Views 0 comment Print

The registered office of a company is the address of the company in the register of the company maintained by the registrar of companies (ROC). As per section 12 of the companies act, it is mandatory to maintain the registered address of the company, which should be a physical address capable of receiving official communication […]

Relaxation in time for filing form DPT-3, CFSS And CHG-1

July 1, 2021 2295 Views 0 comment Print

RELAXATION IN TIME FOR FILING OF FORM CHG-1/CHG-9 In continuation of the  Ministry’s  General Circular no. 07/2021, it has been decided to substitute the figure “31.05.2021” and “01.06.2021” wherever they appear in the said circular with the figures “31.07.2021” and “01.08.2021” in respect of relaxation of time for filing of forms related to creation or […]

How to determine meaning of Ordinary Course of Business under Related party Transactions?

July 1, 2021 3711 Views 0 comment Print

How to determine meaning of Ordinary Course of Business under Related party Transactions? Who determines that the transaction with related party is in the ordinary course of business? Is it the Board or the Audit Committee? ♦ The Act does not clearly lay down tests for determining whether a transaction is in the ordinary course […]

MCA Relaxations: Decoding General Circular No. 11/2021 & 12/2021

June 30, 2021 5280 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxation on levy of additional fees in filing of certain Forms under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008 The MCA vide General Circular No. 11/2021 dated 30.06.2021 , in continuation to its General Circular No. 11/2021 dated 30.06.2021, has granted additional time up to 31st August, 2021 to Companies & LLP to file […]

No additional fees upto 31st August, 2021 on forms under Companies/LLP Act

June 30, 2021 2292 Views 0 comment Print

No additional fees upto 31st August, 2021 on forms under Companies /LLP Act due for filing during 1st April, 2021 to 31st July, 2021. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide today General Circular No. 11/2021 dated 30.06.2021 has extended the time given under earlier General Circular No. 06/2021 dated 03.05.2021. By today General Circular […]

How implementing IFC helps in identification of various risks & weakness in company

June 30, 2021 4131 Views 0 comment Print

I. Introduction In the previous article ‘IFC Reporting- Fresh Perspective beyond Compliance’, we have covered when the IFC will be applicable, the Responsibility of Management and Auditor while implementing IFC, advantages,and importance of IFC along with a case study. In this article, we are going to cover how the implementation of IFC will lead to […]

MCA Relaxes time for filing forms for creation or modification of charges

June 30, 2021 7359 Views 1 comment Print

Vide General Circular No. 12/2021 dated 30th June, 2021 MCA has decided that In case of CHG – 1 & CHG – 9 the period from 01.04.2021 till 31.07.2021 shall not be reckoned for the purpose of counting the number of days under section 77 & 78 of the Act. In line with the extension provided […]

MCA extends time for filing of certain forms to 31st August, 2021

June 30, 2021 40119 Views 1 comment Print

Vide General Circular No. 11/2021 dated 30th June, 2021 MCA has decided to grant additional time up to 31st August, 2021 for filling of forms of Companies & LLPs due for filling during 1st April, 2021 to 31st July, 2021 other than charge forms without any additional fees. Accordingly, the due dates of DPT-3 & Form […]

Conversion of LLP to Company after Considering New Spice Plus Forms

June 30, 2021 7836 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: The Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is formed under the LLP Act, 2008. LLP Registration is a famous term among Startups and new entrepreneurs. It can be difficult to operate an LLP type of business as compared to another type of business that offers better opportunities for the growth and development of the business. So, the benefits […]

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