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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 138 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 507 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 17916 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


CSR on CoVID-19 related activities- Company Law Provisions

May 9, 2021 5106 Views 0 comment Print

In this editorial, the author is discussing the provisions of the Corporate Social Responsibility concerning  CoVID 19 (Corona). As many questions have been received from the professional in respect of using the CSR funds for CoVID related activities. We have accumulated all the circulars of MCA and offering below for clarification regarding the same. I. […]

FAQs: Relaxations of time of filling of Companies/LLP/Charge Forms

May 9, 2021 4197 Views 0 comment Print

Article contains FAQ’s on Relaxations of time of filling of MCA forms for Companies and LLP except Charge Forms and FAQ’s on Relaxations of time of filling of CHARGE form (Creation & Modification of Charge) A. FAQ’s on Relaxations of time of filling of MCA forms for Companies and LLP except Charge Forms which Due […]

10 Company Law Amendments effective from 01st April 2021

May 9, 2021 73080 Views 3 comments Print

Ten (10) Amendments – Companies Act, 2013 Effective from 01st April 2021 F.Y. 2021-22 In this editorial author shall discuss all the amendment under Companies Act, 2013 which came into effect from 01st April 2021 and impact financial year 2021-22. Many amendments has been made by MCA and Govt in last financial year I.e. 2020-21. […]

Abridged Annual Return OPC and Small Company

May 9, 2021 3504 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a Notification on March 05, 2021 as Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2021, Chapter VII of the Companies Act, 2013. These rules came into effect from March 05, 2021. Amendment in Rule 11 i.e. “Annual Return”: in rule 11 sub rule 1 has been substituted: Old Rule: Every […]

Company Law due Date Calendar F.Y. 2021-22 with extended Due Dates

May 9, 2021 15012 Views 1 comment Print

Extended Due Dates Companies Act, 2013 In this editorial author shall discuss all the extended due dates by Ministry of Corporate Affairs due to CoVID 19 and other amendments under Companies Act, 2013 S. No. Particular Extended Due Dates/ Effective Date A.  EGM – through Video Conferencing 30th June, 2021 B.  Passing of Resolution restricted in […]

MCA relaxes time for filing forms related to creation/modification of charges

May 8, 2021 47526 Views 1 comment Print

Relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 The Central Government in exercise of its powers under Section 460 read with Section 403 of the Act and the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 (Fees Rules) has decided, vide MCA General Circular No. 07/2021 […]

Change of name of company – SEBI (LODR), 2015 & Companies Act, 2013

May 8, 2021 6627 Views 0 comment Print

Change in name of the company as per SEBI LODR 2015 AND Companies Act, 2013 During the tenure of the company there are many reasons for change in name of the company like change in object clause or convert itself from one form of company to other form, rectification of name of the company or […]

Shifting of Registered Office of Company within Local Limits of City, Town or Village where it is Presently Situated

May 8, 2021 83514 Views 1 comment Print

SHIFTING OF REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY WITHIN THE LOCAL LIMITS OF THE CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE WHERE IT IS PRESENTLY SITUATED MEANING OF REGISTERED OFFICE: Registered office of company is the official address of the company where any communication related to the company is sent. As it is the public record therefore different Government […]

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – A Boon For Present Day Society

May 8, 2021 4281 Views 2 comments Print

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR), can be defined as a Company’s sense of responsibility towards the environment and community in which it operates. The main purpose of CSR is to give back to the Community, take part in the Philanthropic causes, and provide positive social value.

Relaxation provide by Ministry of Corporate Affairs amid Covid -19

May 8, 2021 4452 Views 3 comments Print

In view of difficulties arising due to the resurgence of Covid-19, there were general circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on May 03, 2021, in Companies Act, 2013/Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 in respect of: ♦ Holding of Board Meeting ♦ Creation and Modification of Charge ♦ Filing of MCA form for […]

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