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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 129 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 498 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 309 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17772 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 270 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 2097 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 156 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 96 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


A Comprehensive Analysis of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs): Advantages, Disadvantages, Taxation & Steps to Incorporate an LLP

May 31, 2021 44649 Views 1 comment Print

1. Brief Overview What is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)? An LLP is a form of business organization that has become popular among entrepreneurs as it gives the benefits of a private limited company (such as limited liability and separate legal entity) along with flexibility offered by a traditional partnership firm. Thus, it combines the benefits of both […]

Form AOC-4 XBRL

May 31, 2021 36330 Views 2 comments Print

AOC- 4 XBRL- Form for filing XBRL document in respect of financial statement and other documents with the Registrar AOC-4 XBRL is required to be filed pursuant to Section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 12(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 read with Companies (Filing of Documents and Filing of Forms in Extensible […]

Convening Annual General Meeting through VC/OAVM

May 31, 2021 22620 Views 4 comments Print

Convening Annual General Meeting through video conferencing (VC) or other audio visual means (OAVM) In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, where restriction on physical movements is necessary, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its circular no. 02/2021 dated January 13, 2021 read with MCA circular, no. 20/2020 dated May 05, 2020; circular no. 17/2020 […]

Exemptions To Nidhi Company

May 31, 2021 20721 Views 3 comments Print

We have recently discussed a lot about the incorporation, post incorporation and the requisite compliances of a Nidhi Company but in this article, we shall study about the exemptions available to Nidhi Companies from compliance of various sections of the Act and the impact of such exemptions.

Statutory Limits Under Companies Act 2013

May 31, 2021 8667 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act,2013 has prescribed various limits for the appointment of auditors, directors and committees which is difficult to remember in one go. So below is the confined chart consisting of all the limits prescribed under Companies Act,2013. Constitution of Committees S.No. Name of the Committees Which companies are required to form such committees 1. […]

All about One Person Company – Introduction [OPC- Part 1]

May 31, 2021 3258 Views 0 comment Print

A One Person Company (OPC) is best suited for people who wish to be sole entrepreneurs. It is a new concept introduced by Companies Act, 2013 to encourage the objective of ease of doing business by providing a sole person with the opportunity to work with the benefits of a company i.e., an OPC offers […]

Effect of striking off on companies

May 31, 2021 67884 Views 2 comments Print

Nothing in this material world is immortal. One born is sure to die. The only things certain in life are death and taxes. This is equally applicable to companies as well. A company loses its perpetual existence when it is dissolved. The Companies Act, 2013 (Act) provides for various modes by which a company can be dissolved such as striking off, winding up, amalgamation etc.

EVENT date and CFSS

May 31, 2021 26109 Views 3 comments Print

Period of filing of CFSS form: The last date for filing of this form is June 30, 2021. This to be filed without any fees & will be processed thru STP mode. Purpose of filing of this form: The e-Form CFSS-2020 is filed as an application for issue of immunity certificate under the Companies Fresh […]

53 MCA Forms eligible for additional fee Waiver under Circular no. 06/2021 & 07/2021

May 30, 2021 45858 Views 11 comments Print

In continuation to the Ministry’s Circular no 06/2021 and 07/2021 dated 3rd May 2021, wherein relaxation was provided to Companies and LLPs in filing of forms without payment of any additional fees where it has been due for filing for a specified period of time, the Ministry has issued a clarification listing out the forms covered […]

Provisions relating to Removal/Resignation of Auditor of Companies

May 29, 2021 5688 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions relating to Removal/Resignation of Auditor under Section 140 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 S. No. Relevant provision Particulars Compliances Form required Due date of filing form Attachments required Remarks 1 Section 140(1) of Companies Act, 2013 and rule 7 of the Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014 […]

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