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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 141 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 510 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 780 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 483 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 17934 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 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 2112 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 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


Related Party Transactions | Section 188 | Company Law

May 29, 2021 3627 Views 0 comment Print

According to Section 2(76) of The Companies Act, 2013, related party”, with reference to the company means: (i) a director or his relatives (ii) a Key Managerial personnel or his relative (iii) a firm, in which a director, manager or his relative is a partner (iv) a private company in which a director or manager […]

Alteration of Capital Clause in MoA & its procedure thereof

May 29, 2021 26583 Views 0 comment Print

Relevant Provisions: Section 61 r/w 64 of Companies Act of 2013, Rule 15 of Companies (Share Capital and Debenture) Rules of 2014 Types of alteration of capital clause in the general meeting of a company limited by shares as per section 61 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013 can be enumerated as below: – increase […]

Requirement of CSR-1 Form by NGOs/Societies/Trust to avail Corporate Funding

May 29, 2021 21675 Views 2 comments Print

In this article, we shall be discussing that what is the CSR-1 Form and what documents are required to be attached along with these form and what are the pre-requirements for the NGOs/ Trusts and Section 8 companies for filing of the CSR-1 Form E Form CSR-1 After the publication of the Notification by Ministry of […]

New Phase of Corporate Social Responsibility

May 28, 2021 6717 Views 1 comment Print

CSR which stands for Corporate Social Responsibility is a very related and relevant point of discussion amongst the professionals in the current scenario of the world specially in India. It has become a jargon amongst the companies. Through CSR, Companies can help the whole world sincerely and positively during the pandemic time as well as […]

‘Women on Board’ An Analysis of Companies Act, 2013

May 28, 2021 5094 Views 0 comment Print

With the enactment of Companies Act, 2013 and making it mandatory to have women Director on Board for certain class or class of Company, it has defiantly raised a bar, so the governance. The increase in number of Women Director is 3-fold in last 3 years and around 17% of 500 fortune Companies are led […]

ROC Compliance Calendar for FY 2021-22 (For Companies & LLP)

May 28, 2021 10743 Views 4 comments Print

Article contains Applicability, Due Date, Nature of Compliance related to MSME -1 (E-form), MBP- 1 (Disclosure of Interest by Directors), DIR-8 Declaration of Non- Disqualification), PAS-6 (Return of Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit), Form 11 (Annual Return of LLP), DPT-3 (Return of deposits), CFSS-2020 (Company Fresh Settlement Scheme), DIR-3 KYC Web, Form-8 (Financials Report of […]

All about one person company

May 28, 2021 150735 Views 1 comment Print

Introduction The Companies Act, 2013 completely revolutionized corporate laws in India by introducing several new concepts that did not exist previously. One person is also one of new concept introduced. One person company (OPC) means a company formed with only one (single) person as a member, unlike the traditional manner of having at least two […]

Startup fundraising through issue of shares on preferential and private placement basis and legal aspects thereof for unlisted company

May 28, 2021 8643 Views 0 comment Print

Startup fundraising through issue of shares on preferential and private placement basis and legal aspects thereof for unlisted company INTRODUCTION Startup ecosystem is at growth stage since from year 2015 and it has encouraged individuals or group of person to make a shift from the status of employee to employer by founding their own startup, […]

Format of consent letter for obtaining & using DSC of client

May 28, 2021 33300 Views 4 comments Print

I am herewith attaching the format of the consent letter for obtaining and using the DSC of the client which is mandatory taken by the Professional for Safeguard their interest. Date: To, M/s. ABC & Co. Chartered Accountants, Dear Sir, Subject: Authorization to obtain and use Digital Signature Certificate With reference to the above subject, […]

Incorporating Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting Empirically- Series 4 –Logistic Process (Listed Companies Call)

May 28, 2021 2949 Views 0 comment Print

As I already stated in my introductory part of this topic, any process will be parted into static and strategic meaning thereby one which is in as it is form and the other requires professional skepticism. Above that, static facts w.r.t. terminologies are also tuned here. Let us sail beyond statutory sections sight u/s 134, […]

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