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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 18393 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


Section 455 | Companies Act, 2013 | Dormant Company

March 7, 2021 4809 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains What is A Dormant Company, Who Should Apply For Dormant Company Status, Procedure For Obtaining Dormant Status, Dormant Status Of Company By Registrar Suo Moto, Points To Be Considered Before Making The Application For Dormant Company and Dormant Company To Become Active Company. What is A Dormant Company The word “Dormant” means inactive […]

FAQs on Removal of Directors under Companies Act, 2013

March 7, 2021 13449 Views 2 comments Print

Section 169 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) deals with the procedure of Removal of Directors. The write up mentioned below endeavours to answer some of the frequently asked questions relating to removal of directors: Who can exercise the right of removing a director from a company? The shareholders of a company may pass an […]

Dormant V/s Defunct Companies

March 6, 2021 28566 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains What is dormant Company, What is a defunct company, Status of a Defunct Company, Process To Apply For Dormant Status, Conditions for obtaining the status of dormant company, Dormant Company Compliances requirement, What are the benefits and exemptions provided to a dormant company and How to reactivate a Dormant company? What is dormant […]

MCA enables Aadhar authentication for GSTIN on Company Incorporation

March 5, 2021 2220 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Incorporation) Third Amendment Rules, 2021. Introduction of Aadhar authentication facility for GSTIN Registration in Form INC-35 AGILE-PRO This is to inform you that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notification on 05th March 2021 stating that in the Form INC-35 AGILE-PRO, part of SPICE+, in serial no-12 at the end of table […]

MCA mandates new Form & MGT-7 & MGT 7A for OPC & small companies

March 5, 2021 39837 Views 1 comment Print

(1) These rules may be called the Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2021. (2)  They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

MCA notifies amendment in Section 92 of Companies Act 2013

March 5, 2021 9879 Views 0 comment Print

Commencement notification of the provisions of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 w.e.f. 05th March, 2021 in respect of provisions relating to Annual Return MCA notifies date of applicability of amendment in Section 92 of Companies Act, 2013 w.e.f. 05th March, 2021 which deals with Annual Return of the company. Amendment was made by Companies (Amendment) Act, […]

Meaning, Definition, Nature and Characteristics of Company

March 5, 2021 622323 Views 2 comments Print

The word ‘company’ is derived from the Latin word Com Panis (Com means ‘With or together’ and Panis means ‘Bread’), and it originally referred to an association of persons who took their meals together. In the leisurely past, merchants took advantage of festive gatherings, to discuss business matters. In popular parlance, a company denotes an […]

Rights Issue – Concept, FAQs, Conditions & Procedure

March 5, 2021 88950 Views 1 comment Print

Article Explains Concept of Rights Issue under Section 62(1)(a) of Companies Act, 2013, Conditions for Issuance of Shares/Securities on Rights Issue Basis, Procedure For Issuance Of Right Shares and contains Frequently Asked Questions on Rights Issue. Concept of Rights Issue under Section 62(1)(a) 1. A company having a share capital proposes to increase its subscribed […]

Compliance Chart of Private Limited Company For F.Y. 2021-22

March 5, 2021 23364 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance Chart of Private Limited Company For F.Y. 2021-22 including compliance related to Exempted Deposit Return, Web Based Director KYC, MSME Outstanding Above 45 Days, Filing Of Annual Financial Statement, Directors Report, Auditors Report, Annual Return, Special Resolution Like S. 180(1)(A) -Mortgage, Charge, S. 180(1)(c) -Borrowing Power, S. 185 – Loan To Director, S. 186- […]

Corporate Social Responsibility Rules 2021 – Compliance Checklist

March 3, 2021 24261 Views 1 comment Print

♦ Section 135 r/w Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 (2013 Act) introduces the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a statutory obligation of companies. Further, Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 (CSR Rules 2014) deal with the CSR norms in detail. Vide notifications and/or amendments, more activities have been added to […]

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