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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


Involvement of CFOs in Corporate Frauds

June 6, 2021 6516 Views 1 comment Print

Role of CFO comes with great responsibilities in the company. Considered as Key Managerial Person of the company it’s role and responsibilities are defined under the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. Further to strengthen the Corporate Governance in the company CFOs shall bring out the material discrepancies found in the Financial Statements […]

Conversion of Loan Into Shares under Companies Act, 2013

June 5, 2021 18609 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act, 2013 provides the provision for conversion of debts owned by a Company into shares of the Company. Regulatory Law: Section 62 of The Companies Act, 2013 This section enables loan borrowed by a Company to be converted into shares of that Company. The relevant provisions of Section 62 of the Act are […]

Modes of acquiring membership in the company – A quick recap

June 5, 2021 94185 Views 3 comments Print

A company consists of members, though it has its own separate legal entity, and it is these members that constitute the whole company as a corporate entity. But who actually is a Member? As per Section 2(55) of Companies Act of 2013, member in relation to a company means: -The subscribers to the memorandum of […]

Annual Returns- Public & Private Company | Companny Law

June 5, 2021 2526 Views 0 comment Print

As a part of Annual Filing, Companies incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 or Companies Act 2013, are required to file the following E-Forms with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) 1. Form DPT-3 :- DPT-3 is annual return which is required to be filed  every year by Companies having any amount of loan or advances, […]

Concept Note on Proprietorship, Partnership Firm & amp; LLP

June 5, 2021 2304 Views 0 comment Print

In India, when a common man thinks about incorporate any business entity, at the same time, too much options click in his mind with different entity structure; like Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP and Company etc. All structures have their pros & cons and legal requirements. His first decision impacts the future of the organization. So let’s […]

Appointment of Key Managerial Personnel | Section 203 & Rules

June 5, 2021 20457 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of Key Managerial Personnel | Section 203 read with Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Key Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 Please find attached the article on appointment of Key Managerial Personnel. Please check the content in web layout version in MS word to see the diagrams properly. Key managerial personnel (KMP) is appointed to supervise […]

Nomination and Remuneration Committee under Companies Act, 2013 vis-à-vis SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

June 5, 2021 18369 Views 0 comment Print

Nomination and Remuneration Committee under Companies Act, 2013 vis-à-vis SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Points of difference Companies Act, 2013 SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Provision Section 178 r/w Rule 6 of Companies (Meetings of Board and its power) Rules, 2014. Regulation 19. Applicability Every listed Public Company; or All Public companies with a paid up capital […]

All About Conversion of Public Company Into Private Company- A Complete Process & Checklist

June 5, 2021 130392 Views 6 comments Print

TRANSMISSION OF CONVERSION POWER FROM NCLT TO REGIONAL DIRECTOR (RD): Transmission of Conversion Power and Process from NCLT to Regional Director by Rule 41 and The Companies (Incorporation) Fourth Amendment, Rules 2018. Before coming of the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment, Rules, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has the power for the Conversion of Public Company […]

Equity Shares with Differential Voting Rights – A quick recap

June 5, 2021 7485 Views 0 comment Print

Applicable Provisions: Section 43 of Companies Act, 2013 r/w Rule 4 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. Section 43 enables a company to issue equity shares with differential voting rights as to dividend, voting rights, etc. and at the same time Rule 3 of 2014 Rules states that the provisions of these rules […]

Exemption To Private, Public And Listed Companies

June 5, 2021 35220 Views 1 comment Print

Article Explains Exemption To Private Limited Companies, Public Limited Companies And Listed Companies under Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, Companies  (Meetings of Board and its powers) Rules, 2014, Companies  (Specification of definitions details) Rules, 2014, Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014. Article further contains Meaning Small Company with Salient Features of […]

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