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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 18378 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


Post Incorporation Compliances for Companies- Simplified View

May 28, 2021 4857 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Compliance related to First Board Meeting, Appointment of First Auditor, Issue of Share Certificates, Opening of Bank Account, Commencement of Business, Filing of annual return (Form MGT-7), Filing of financial statements (Form AOC-4), DIN KYC, Holding annual general meeting, Books of Accounts and Maintenance of Registers. 1. First Board Meeting with 30 days […]

Section 89: Declaration in respect of Beneficial Interest in any share

May 28, 2021 27432 Views 2 comments Print

In This Article, We Will Cover Section 89 Of The Companies Act, 2013; Where We Understood The Declaration To Be Given By The Registered Owner And The Beneficial Owner. Section 89: Declaration in respect of Beneficial Interest in any share 1. FORM MGT 4 – Declaration by registered Owner to the company within 30 days from […]

DIN (Director Identification Number) – All You Need to Know

May 28, 2021 16323 Views 0 comment Print

I. Introduction: What is DIN? -DIN (Director Identification Number) is a unique Identification Number allotted to an individual who is/proposed to be appointed as a Director of a Company. -It is allotted by the Central Government once the applicant applies for DIN through Form DIR-3 or Spice+ pursuant to Section 153 & 154 of the […]

Conversion of Company into LLP – Taxation involved?

May 26, 2021 7968 Views 0 comment Print

The following won’t be recognized as ‘transfer’, and hence, no capital gain to be arise on the same: -Any transfer of a capital asset or intangible asset by a private company or unlisted public company to a limited liability partnership. -Any transfer of a share or shares held in the company by a shareholder as […]

Producer Company Incorporation through SPICE+

May 26, 2021 7758 Views 11 comments Print

Producer Company– A Producer Company is a form of an organization that consists of producers / farmers / agriculturalists as its members with primary objective of procurement, production, harvesting, etc of agricultural produce. It is basically a combination of a Cooperative Society and a Private Limited Company which instills the essence of Cooperative Society in […]

3 recent MCA circulars to reduce compliance burden & other risks

May 26, 2021 1488 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs in view of COVID-19 has taken the following measures to reduce the compliance burden and other risks General Circular No. 08/2021 : TIME GAP BETWEEN TO BOARD MEETINGS Please note that in view of the difficulties arising due to resurgence of Covid-19, the gap between two consecutive meetings of the Board […]

Liability of Personal Gurantor under IBC | Lalit Kumar Jain Vs UOI (SC)

May 26, 2021 5031 Views 0 comment Print

Liability of Personal Gurantor under IBC with reference to Lalit Kumar Jain VS Union of India TRANSFERRED CASE (CIVIL) NO. 245/2020 The Liability of Personal gurantor is comparatively more riskier than any other Creditor as the gurantors personal asset shall be liable and can be attached with the Resolution Plan. But there is a option […]

Change in Name of Company – FAQs

May 26, 2021 4779 Views 0 comment Print

Change in Name of Company (FAQs) Updated Up-to 23/05/2021 Q.1 What are reasons for alteration of Name Clause of the Company? Ans.  -Change of Name by Shareholders (Voluntary); -Change of Name due to order of the Central Government.  Q.2 When Change in Name of Company is not allowed?  Ans. The change of name shall not […]

Statutory duties & liabilities of a Company Secretary- A quick recap !

May 26, 2021 34734 Views 0 comment Print

According to Section 2(24) of the Companies Act, 2013, “Company Secretary” or ‘Secretary’ means a company secretary as defined in clause (c) of Sub-section (1) of Section 2 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 and who is appointed by a company to perform the functions of a company secretary under this Act. According to clause […]

Independent Director – Introduction, Eligibility, Powers, Appointment Terms

May 26, 2021 92196 Views 2 comments Print

Independent Director – A Brief Introduction About Eligibility, Powers, Appointment Terms An Independent Director has always been a person of high regard and intellect, he is always been a person who is  a face of governance in the Board.  An independent director is a non-executive director of a company who meets the criteria of being […]

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