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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55131 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3462 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9423 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 5286 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 2280 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16227 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print


Consultation Paper on appointment / reappointment of WTD / MD by Listed Entities who fail to get elected at general meeting

July 3, 2021 3225 Views 0 comment Print

Consultation Paper on appointment / reappointment of WTD / MD by Listed Entities who fail to get elected at the general meeting ♦ Overview Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide report dated 27th January, 2021 has issued and publishes Consultation Paper for public comments on ‘Consultation Paper on introduction of provisions relating to […]

Decoding Virtual Meetings Under Companies Act, 2013

July 2, 2021 7794 Views 0 comment Print

In this present scenario of countries being connected globally, corporates are also getting globalised increasingly. When corporates start working on a global scale, they get connected with people across countries. Nowadays, it is quite normal for companies to have their directors and stakeholders residing in far-flung areas. It is not easy and convenient for them […]

A Brief Outline on Independent Director Registration

July 2, 2021 14181 Views 2 comments Print

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR REGISTRATION Statutory Provision As per Rule 6 of Companies [Appointment and Qualification of Directors] Rules 2014, Every independent director shall within 13 months form the date of commencement of the Companies [Appointment and Qualification of Directors] fifth amendment Rules 2019 ie. 1st December 2019 or a person who intends to get appointed as […]

Application for Registration of Creation, Modification of Charge (other than those related to debentures) CHG-1

July 2, 2021 111822 Views 8 comments Print

Application for Registration of Creation, Modification of Charge (other than those related to debentures) CHG-1 INTENT Filing of charge gives security and empower the charge holder that in case the Company makes a default for the repayment of the loan, then charge holder can get the claim amount from the security which was charged by […]

DPT-3 for Financial Year 2020-21 can be Filed upto 31st August, 2021

July 2, 2021 22470 Views 0 comment Print

DPT–3 form is the statement return which is required to be filed by every company other than a Government Company and a class of company specify, which has accepted deposits under section 73 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘Act’) and rules made thereunder.

Introduction of Producer Company, Incorporation, Compliance & Eligibility

July 2, 2021 1611 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction of Producer Company, Incorporation, Compliance & Eligibility Under  Companies Act, 2013 Producer Company is governed under provision of Companies Act, 1956 as the Companies Act, 2013 itself states in Section 465(1) that provision of Producer Company shall be as per Part IX A of the Companies Act, 1956. Now as per Companies Act, 1956 […]

Can an EGM be held at a place outside India?

July 2, 2021 36342 Views 1 comment Print

An Extra-Ordinary General Meeting may be called by the Board of Directors of the Company whenever it deems fit in view of the provisions of Section 100 of the Companies Act, 2013. Members of the Company can also call for an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting in terms of the said section and the rules made thereunder. […]

Additional time to Companies/LLPs to file forms without additional fees

July 2, 2021 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Additional time to Companies/LLPs to file forms without additional fees. vide its General Circular No. 11/2021 dated June 30, 2021,, has permitted additional time up to August 31, 2021 for Companies/LLPs to file forms (other than CHG-1, CHG-4 and CHG-9) which were/ are due for filing during April 01, 2021 to July 31, 2021 without […]

Relaxation of Additional Fee for certain Forms for Companies/LLP

July 1, 2021 2088 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxation of Additional Fee for certain Forms for Companies/LLP  MCA relaxes levy of additional fees in filing of certain Forms under the Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act 2008 vide General Circular no 06/2021 and 07/2021 dated 3rd May 2021 and amended the same as on 30.06.2021 vide following Circulars- MCA Relaxes time for filing forms […]

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

July 1, 2021 5565 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 […]

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