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.
Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...
CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...
Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...
Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...
Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...
Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...
Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...
Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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...
Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...
Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...
Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...
Company Law : MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...
Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...
Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
The NCLT refused to dispense with the transferee company’s shareholders’ meeting, holding that shareholders should evaluate the implications of the recent acquisition and proposed amalgamation despite the subsidiary being wholly owned.
The NCLT approved the takeover of minority shareholding after finding that all procedural and statutory requirements under the Companies Act had been complied with. The Tribunal held that the Scheme was fair, reasonable, and legally compliant.
ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The proposed reliefs include filing extensions, protection from penalties, and operational support for affected stakeholders.
The article explains how shares devolve upon nominees or legal heirs without a transfer deed or consideration. It highlights the legal framework, procedures, and documentation requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.
This article explains depreciation provisions under the Income-tax Act and Companies Act, including WDV, SLM, additional depreciation, and unabsorbed depreciation. The key takeaway is that correct asset classification and applicable rates are crucial for accurate tax computation and compliance.
The issue concerned the maintainability of a class action petition under the Companies Act. The SC, acting on the parties’ consent, referred the disputes to arbitration and set aside the NCLT and NCLAT orders while leaving all issues open.
The issue was whether Section 245 of the Companies Act applies only to continuing acts. The NCLAT held that claims involving damages and compensation may encompass past transactions, allowing class actions to proceed in appropriate cases.
The issue concerns the statutory framework governing the appointment of Managing Directors under the Companies Act, 2013. The guidance clarifies that strict adherence to eligibility criteria, approvals, and filing requirements is necessary to ensure a valid appointment.
The issue was whether bank bill discounting facilities require disclosure in Form DPT-3. It was clarified that only amounts outstanding as of 31 March must be reported as exempted borrowings, making the year-end balance sheet the determining factor.
MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for the Act’s purposes.
