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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 17922 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


Procedure for obtaining Director Identification number (DIN)

March 24, 2021 54738 Views 3 comments Print

As per Section 153 of the companies Act 2013, everyone who intending to be appointed as director of a company shall make an Application electronically for allotment of a Director Identification Number (DIN). The DIN Form is available on MyMCA portal i.e. Form DIR-3. The form has to be filled online and submitted for DIN […]

Incorporation of One Person Company (OPC)

March 23, 2021 9789 Views 1 comment Print

Meaning of OPC: As Per Section 2 (62) of the Companies Act, 2013 “One Person Company” means a company which has only one person as member. OPC is basically a Private Company. Only natural person who is Indian Citizen can incorporate OPC. Only one person is needed to incorporate OPC and such person shall be […]

Extending deadline of CFSS and LLP Settlement Scheme

March 23, 2021 2544 Views 1 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs Extending deadline of Companies Fresh Start Scheme and LLP Settlement Scheme Posted On: 23 MAR 2021 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) through the General Circular no. 12/2020 dated 30.3.2020, launched the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 which inter- alia provided opportunity to companies to make good any filing related defaults, […]

Why to form a Private Limited Company & How to give a Corporate Identity to your business?

March 23, 2021 4440 Views 6 comments Print

Looking for a start up having long term well grounded business plan? Looking to give a Corporate Identity to your business? Looking for creation of an Artificial Juridical Person? Here now, you can stop thinking and get a solution for above queries by forming a Private Limited Company. Many entrepreneurs are in dilemma that which […]

Private Placement Provisions under Companies Act 2013

March 23, 2021 15483 Views 2 comments Print

Lack of funds is very crucial reason to affect the health of business in India. To cope of with Dynamic Business Rush for expansion of existing one or setting up new venture / projects by small or Private limited company need sufficient money or working capital. Applicable Section: Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013 Applicable […]

SFIO investigating 20; RDs investigating 38 cases in misuse of corporate structure/ fraud Financial Year 2020-21

March 23, 2021 1590 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has ordered for investigation and assigned to Serious Fraud Investigation office (SFIO) and Regional Directors (RDs) in the cases where there are allegations of misuse of corporate structure/ fraud.

Sanction for prosecution accorded in 366 cases in violation of CSR provisions

March 23, 2021 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Whenever any violation of CSR provisions is reported, action against such non-compliant Companies are initiated as per provisions of the Act after due examination of records and following due process of law.

1,38,051 new companies registered from April 2020 to February 2021

March 23, 2021 960 Views 0 comment Print

The Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur said that 1,38,051 new companies registered in the current Financial Year from April 2020 to February 2021 while  10,113 of Companies have been struck off by invoking the Provisions of section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 from April 2020 to February 2021.

Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021-Analysis

March 22, 2021 15729 Views 0 comment Print

The purpose of CSR is to ensure that corporates give back to the community as they are using the social resources. CSR is extremely important for sustainable development of all stakeholders. India is the only country which has regulated and mandated CSR for some select categories of companies registered under the companies act. The CSR […]

Unclaimed Dividends Recovery of Bajaj Finance Ltd. from IEPF

March 22, 2021 3426 Views 0 comment Print

What if we tell you that there is a company that has given almost 100000% return on investment in its shares within a time span of just 11 years. Would you believe us? No matter how unbelievable it sounds but this is true. This incredible milestone has been achieved by Bajaj Finance Ltd who has […]

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