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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 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


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


Political Contribution Under Companies Act, 2013

May 8, 2021 55473 Views 1 comment Print

Political contribution is always been a hot topic and the introduction of the same under the commercial law is mandatory and seen as an uplifting effect to the economy, as contribution are the most common source of campaign support, and Power and finance has always been the two most important pillars of an economic cycle […]

No additional fees on Company /LLP forms till 31.07.2021

May 7, 2021 3072 Views 0 comment Print

No additional fees upto 31st July, 2021 on forms under Companies /LLP Act due for filing during 1st April, 2021 to 31st May, 2021 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) has received request from stakeholders for relaxation on levy of additional fees for filing of various forms under the Companies Act, 2013 /LLP Act, 2008/ […]

Company Law Section 185- Prohibition, Restriction Exemption & Penalty

May 7, 2021 3582 Views 0 comment Print

Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013 regulates the provisions relating to grant of loans to directors of the company. Article explains Prohibition on grant of loans to directors  under section Section 185 (1), Restriction under Section 185(2) on grant of loans to directors of the company, Exemption under Section 185(3) against on grant of […]

MCA relaxation- Additional filing fees, Board Meeting GAP

May 7, 2021 1635 Views 0 comment Print

A. Relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 Introduction: MCA has issued General Circular No. 07/2021 dated 03rd May, 2021 on relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 in view of COVID-19 related restrictions […]

Removal of Names of Companies from Register of Companies-FAQs

May 7, 2021 12570 Views 1 comment Print

FAQs on Removal of Names of Companies From the Register of Companies 1. When can ROC suomoto remove the name of Company? When: – ♠ A company which has failed to commence its business within one year of its incorporation; ♠ a company which has not obtained status of dormant is not carrying on any […]

Relaxation by MCA due to COVID-19

May 7, 2021 2781 Views 0 comment Print

RECENT MCA UPDATES Due to the unprecedented situation of COVID-19 second wave in nation it has become both challenging and difficult for the corporates to comply with the compliances. As a result of many representation and request by the stakeholders the Govt. has decided to provide certain relaxations as on 03.05.2021 which are as follows: […]

MCA relaxes Compliance to Lessen Hardship of Covid 19 Wave

May 6, 2021 1947 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance Relaxation to Business to Lessen Hardship of Covid 19 Wave-by Ministry of Corporate Affairs A. Circular No. 09/2021 dated 05/05/2021 – Covid 19 Relaxation ON CSR activities Following spending of CSR fund are eligible CSR activity under item nos. (i) and (xii) of Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013: creating health infrastructure for […]

MCA relaxes GAP between Board Meetings & Late Filing Fees

May 6, 2021 2340 Views 0 comment Print

1. Extension of time gap between two consecutive Board Meetings. General Circular No. 08/2021 Dated 03-05-2021 The requirement of holding meeting of the Board of the companies within the intervals provided in the section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013 (120 days) have been extended to 180 days for first two quarters of the FY […]

MCA allows 180 days Gap between two consecutive Board Meetings

May 6, 2021 45597 Views 0 comment Print

Gap between two consecutive Board Meetings may extend to 180 days for Quarter – April to June 2021 and Quarter – July to September 2021, instead of 120 days In view of the difficulties arising due to resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic and request received from stakeholders, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) vide its General […]

Relaxations by MCA due to Covid Pandemic 2021

May 6, 2021 2115 Views 0 comment Print

Compliances Forms Due between 01/04/2020 to 31/05/2021 Ministry of Corporate affairs vide its General Circular No. 06/2021 Dated: 03/05/2021 has grants relaxation to the Companies and LLP to file the forms due between 01/04/2020 to 31/05/2021 without any additional fees upto 31/07/2021 except the forms CHG 1, CHG 4 and CHG 9. Forms Related with […]

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