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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 147 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 510 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 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 17973 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 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 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 2115 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


Annual Company Law Compliances for Section-8 Company

April 24, 2021 1365 Views 0 comment Print

What is Section-8 Company? A Section 8 company is a non-profit organization formed with the objective of promoting commerce, arts, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, and protection of the environment. Who can Incorporate a Section 8 Company? An individual or group of individuals can apply for Section 8 Company Registration if it holds the […]

NBFC Takeover Procedure under RBI Act, 1934 & Company Law

April 24, 2021 3732 Views 1 comment Print

REQUIREMENTS AS PER RBI ACT, 1934 1. Requirement of prior approval of Reserve Bank Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). 2. Application for prior approval NBFCs shall submit an application, in the company letter head, for obtaining prior approval of the Bank, […]

Adjournment of Board Meeting other than for Want of Quorum

April 24, 2021 37386 Views 3 comments Print

Adjournment must be with the consent of Majority of Board Members present at Board Meeting: Secretarial Standard Para 1.1.2‑ The Chairman may, unless dissented to or objected by the majority of Directors present at a Meeting at which a Quorum is present, adjourn the Meeting for any reason, at any stage of the Meeting. This […]

‘Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020’ Reporting requirements

April 23, 2021 7557 Views 2 comments Print

CARO 2020 is a new format for issue of audit reports in case of statutory audits of companies under Companies Act, 2013. The aim of CARO 2020 is to enhance the overall quality of reporting by the company auditors. The MCA has notified Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 on 25 February 2020. This order (CARO […]

Logic Of Name Clause In MOA

April 23, 2021 2673 Views 0 comment Print

Memorandum of association (MOA) can be called as the Constitution of company. First clause in MOA is name clause where company is required to state its name along with private limited (in case of private limited company) or limited (in case of public limited company) or Producer Company limited (in case of Producer Company). Legislature […]

Contents of Director Report Under Company Law & SEBI (LODR) 2015

April 23, 2021 7542 Views 0 comment Print

Shareholders being the owners of the company , have the right to know about its performance , stability, efficiency etc. Directors through directors report helps the shareholders to understand how the company & its management fared during a particular Financial Year. DIRECTORS REPORT UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT 2013 & SEBI (LODR),2015 Though shareholders own the […]

Compliance For Statutory Auditor- NFRA-2

April 23, 2021 9531 Views 3 comments Print

This new Form NFRA-2 has to be filed by the Statutory Auditor of the Company in pursuance of section 132 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 5 of NFRA Rules, 2018.

Mergers and Acquisitions in New Era of Companies Act, 2013

April 22, 2021 24846 Views 2 comments Print

The new companies bill promises to bring easy and efficient way of doing business in India, better governance, improves level of competency, enhance accountability, including self compliance and making corporate socially responsible. Some of the key changes to look for are in MERGER/DEMERGER PROCESS, CROSS BORDER MERGER, FAST TRACK MERGERS between small companies and holding subsidiaries. […]

Sweat Equity Share As per companies act, 2013

April 22, 2021 37023 Views 1 comment Print

What are Sweat Equity Shares? The Promoters and employees who contribute to the formation of the company may like to get compensated against their hard work (Sweat) in the form of equity either discounted price or consideration other than cash. This is what term as sweat equity. It helps the business retain its brilliant human […]

COVID Care facilities & makeshift hospitals are eligible CSR activity

April 22, 2021 7905 Views 3 comments Print

MCA issued General Circular No. 05/ 2021 dated 22nd April, 2021, wherein it has been clarified that spending for ‘setting up COVID Care facilities & makeshift hospitals’ is an eligible CSR activity.

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