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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


Audit Report on Maintenance of Software with Audit Trail postponed

April 1, 2021 9453 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Audit and Auditors) Second Amendment Rules, 2021- MCA has earlier mandated that Auditor has to report in his Audit report starting from 01.04.2021 that if the Company is maintaining its books of account in a Accounting Software which has a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility or not. This report is now […]

Companies Audit Trail Software Mandate postponed to 01-04-2022

April 1, 2021 38613 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Accounts) Second Amendment Rules, 2021- MCA has postponed the applicability of software with Audit features for Companies from 01.04.2022 instead of 01.04.2021 notified earlier. Also Read:Audit Report on Maintenance of Software with Audit Trail postponed MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st April, 2021 G.S. R. 247 (E).— In exercise of the […]

What Tax & Law changes 1st April, 2021 brings for us?

April 1, 2021 3432 Views 1 comment Print

There are various New Changes in Income Tax Laws, GST Laws, Company Laws & Personal Finances from 1st April, 2021. Covering important changes as follows: A. Income Tax Laws : 1. Aadhar – PAN Linking deadline extended to 30/06/2021 2. Higher TDS/TCS Rates for Non-Filers of Income Tax Returns applicable from 01/07/2021 3. Senior Citizens […]

1.55 lakh companies & 42186 LLP incorporated in FY 2020-21

April 1, 2021 498 Views 0 comment Print

MCA registers 1.55 lakh company incorporations in FY 2020-21, an increase of 27% year-on-year 42,186 Limited Liability Partnerships got incorporated in FY 2020-21, an increase of 17% year-on-year During the Financial Year 2020-21, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) registered more than 1.55 Lakh company incorporations as compared to 1.22 Lakh companies during FY 2019-20, an […]

15 Statutory compliances of Private Company under Company & FEMA Law

April 1, 2021 8481 Views 0 comment Print

Article compiles 15 Statutory compliances to be done by a Private Limited Company under Companies Act 2013 & FEMA Act,1999. Article explains Nature of Compliance to be Done, Forms which needs to be filed for Compliance, Due date of Compliance and Provisions of Due date of Compliance. Statutory Compliance Of The Company S.N0 Particulars FORMS […]

MSME FORM I- Half yearly return of outstanding of MSMEs

April 1, 2021 18555 Views 2 comments Print

MSME FORM I- (Form for furnishing half yearly return with the registrar in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprises.) PURPOSE OF MSME FORM I: Form for furnishing half yearly return with the registrar in respect of outstanding payments to Micro or Small Enterprises. APPLICABILITY OF MSME FORM I: All companies, who get […]

Recent Changes in Annual Return under Companies Act, 2013

April 1, 2021 3807 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA has notified the commencement date of clause (i) of Section 23 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Notification No. S.O. 1066 (E), Dated March 05, 2021) The MCA has notified March 05, 2021 as the commencement date of provision of clause (i) of Section 23 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 which seeks […]

Company Law Regulations applicable from 1st April 2021

April 1, 2021 2574 Views 1 comment Print

List of new regulations/provisions applicable with effect from 1st April 2021: 1. Corporate Social Responsibility -Every entity who undertakes CSR activity shall possess unique CSR registration number. -Every Company shall publish its CSR Policy, Composition of CSR Committee & Project approved by Board on its Website -CSR Committee to formulate and recommend the board, an […]

Filing of Form CSR-1 with MCA for Getting CSR Funding

April 1, 2021 36687 Views 17 comments Print

Dear friends, after the publication of my earlier article related to Form CSR-1 with the heading Mandatory Registration of NGO with MCA for Getting CSR Funding, I receive lot of queries related to due date of filing of Form CSR-1 and availability of Form CSR-1 on MCA Portal. Please note that, as per guidelines issued […]

Using of Accounting Software having audit trail feature

April 1, 2021 10728 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, issued notifications dated 24th March, 2021 to amend Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 to enhance the disclosures required to be made by the Company in Board Report; Purpose of Amendment: By these amendments MCA increasing stringency in compliances and adding numerous additional disclosures in Financial Statement, Directors Report […]

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