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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 18384 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


Issue of Bonus Shares | Section 63 | Companies Act, 2013

May 12, 2021 33588 Views 1 comment Print

1. What dose Bonus Share means? Bonus shares are additional shares given to the current shareholders without any additional cost, based upon the number of shares that a shareholder owns. These are company’s accumulated earnings which are not given out in the form of dividends, but are converted into free shares. 2. What are the […]

CSR under Companies Act vis-a-vis UN SDG & Income Tax Act

May 12, 2021 5466 Views 0 comment Print

Comparative study on Schedule VII of Companies Act, 2013 vis-a- vis UN SDG vis vis Income Tax Provision (refer to provisions relating to Charitable Institutions / Trusts / NGOs / Section 8 companies) and also mention projects / activities, clause wise, which can be covered under the different Clauses of Schedule VII presented in tabular form. […]

Expenditure on COVID-19 Healthcare facilities & Infrastructure counted under CSR

May 12, 2021 3114 Views 0 comment Print

Expenditure on COVID-19 Healthcare facilities and Infrastructure counted under CSR Expenditure Pursuant to the General Circular No. 09/2021, issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, on 5th May, 2021, and in continuation to the General Circular No. 10/2020, as issued on 23rd of March 2020, the MCA hereby elaborated on various health related expenditures that can […]

Transaction that Considered Significant Beneficial Owner

May 12, 2021 3159 Views 0 comment Print

As per Section 90 of the Act 2013, every significant beneficial owner is required to disclose the nature of his/her interest and other particulars within the prescribed period of time to the Company, and same will be inform to the Registrar of Companies. In the said connection, MCA has issue Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, […]

Main Objects of Different Companies for Drafting of MOA

May 12, 2021 448893 Views 0 comment Print

Main Objects Of Different Companies Numerous companies are incorporated everyday with different objectives. An important element of the Memorandum of Association of a company is its main objectives that define the purpose for which the company has been incorporated. Hence, it is very important that the objects of the company shall be drafted very carefully […]

Incorporation of a Private Company- Steps, Documents & Formats

May 12, 2021 7665 Views 0 comment Print

STEPS TO INCORPORATE A PRIVATE COMPANY: 1- Ascertain the object and the main business activity for which the company is to be incorporated. 2- Apply for the Reservation of Name for the Proposed Company (Spice+ Part A). (Note: You can also submit Spice+ Part A form separately or along with Spice+ Part B).

Section 135 Corporate Social Responsibility & Schedule VII (CSR)

May 12, 2021 27741 Views 0 comment Print

Section 135 Corporate Social Responsibility Constitution of CSR Committee (1) Every company having -Net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more, or -Turnover of Rs.1000 crore or more or -Net profit of Rs.5 crore or more during the immediately preceding financial year shall constitute a CSR Committee of the Board consisting of three or more […]

LLP Compliance’s & Their Due Dates For Financial Year 2020-21

May 11, 2021 5337 Views 2 comments Print

LLP Compliance & their Due Dates For Financial Year 2020-21 Under LLP Act 2008 MCA vide its general circular No 06/2021 dated 3rd May 2021 has been decided to grant additional time for filling of certain forms without any additional fee, which were/would be due for filling between 1st April 2021 to 31st May 2021, under the companies […]

Analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Rules

May 11, 2021 11244 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept whereby organizations consider the interest of society by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders, communities, and other stakeholders as well as the environment. Nowadays’ companies adopt CSR for various benefits like: 1) Securing strong relationship with stakeholders, 2) To increase attractiveness […]

Procedure for Surrender of Director Identification Number (DIN)

May 11, 2021 9942 Views 0 comment Print

Pursuant to section 153 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 11 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 Article explains Why to Surrender DIN, Occasions in Which Surrender of DIN is Required (Reasons of Surrender), Which DIN is to be retained & Surrender, Procedure of Surrender of DIN and Attachments with […]

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