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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


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 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


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 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


Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008 (LLP) for Business & Legal Environment – Part 1

May 11, 2021 1719 Views 0 comment Print

Limited partnerships are an essential part of the CS Foundation business and legal environment. This topic is handled at all levels by CS (company secretary). LLP is included in the elements of the Partnership Act and LLP. As the Indian economy grew, the role of the entrepreneur as well as his technical and professional workforce […]

Incorporate a Company

May 11, 2021 804 Views 0 comment Print

The choice of Business Organization’s form is the single most important decision an Entrepreneur has to make. What form your business adopts will affect a multitude of factors which in turn greatly influence, both favorably and unfavorably, your organization’s future. Aligning your goals to your business organization type is an important step, so understanding the […]

ICAI FAQ’s on Accounting for CSR expenses

May 11, 2021 18813 Views 0 comment Print

Frequently Asked Question on Accounting for amounts to be incurred towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pursuant to the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 This FAQ has been issued by the Accounting Standards Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Question : On January 22, 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs […]

Application Form of A Nidhi Company

May 10, 2021 4542 Views 0 comment Print

In accordance with the Section 406 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder, a “Nidhi Company” means a company incorporated as a Nidhi along with the object of – -Cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst the members, and -Receiving deposits from and lending to the members for their mutual benefit, […]

Strike off of Company Without Filing of Annual Returns

May 10, 2021 45021 Views 5 comments Print

(1) Power of Registrar to Remove Name of Company from Register of Companies.  As per section 248 of Companies Act 2013, the registrar of Companies may remove name of company from Register of Companies if:- (a) a company has failed to commence its business within one year of its incorporation. (b) a company is not […]

Applicability of Secretarial Audit to Private Companies

May 10, 2021 85140 Views 2 comments Print

A. As per Companies Act 2013 RULE 9 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) vide its Notification dated January3, 2020, mandated every Company(including Private Company):- having outstanding loans or borrowings from banks or public financial institutions of one hundred crore rupees or more. (Rs. 100 […]

Relief measures under Company Law in view of COVID-19 second wave

May 9, 2021 1893 Views 0 comment Print

Relaxation by MCA due to Covid 19 Pandemic Due to the current situation of COVID-19 second wave, some relaxation have been provided by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) by issuance of general circulars dated 03/05/2021, which we have prepared a gist on it and the same is produced herein below for your ready reference: S. […]

Incorporating Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting Empirically Series 2 –P2P (Listed Companies Call)

May 9, 2021 2088 Views 0 comment Print

Incorporating Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting Empirically Series 2 –P2P (Listed Companies Call) 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. […]

Small Company under Section 2(85) of Companies Act 2013

May 9, 2021 18552 Views 1 comment Print

SMALL COMPANY The definition of Small Company covers under the Section 2(85) of Companies Act 2013 Section 2(85) of Companies Act 2013 Small Company means a company other than a public company whose:- 1. Paid up share capital is upto 2 crore; and 2. Turnover is upto 20 crore. Except:- 1. Holding of a company; […]

Shifting of Registered Office of Company Outside Local Limits

May 9, 2021 45999 Views 0 comment Print

Shifting of Registered Office of The Company Outside The Local Limits of City, Town Or Village Where It Is Presently Situated Within The Same State And Under The Jurisdiction of The Same Registrar of Companies MEANING OF REGISTERED OFFICE: Registered office of the company is the official address of the company where any communication relating […]

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