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 : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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 : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
Amendments in Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 vide Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 Following Rules of Companies(Incorporation) Rules, 2014 has been amended- Rule 3, 6, 7 and Annexure Summary of amendments made (a) Reducing the no. of days to check residence criteria of directors. (b) Omitting limit of Turnover and paid up share capital for […]
1. The Ministry of Company Affairs ‘ MCA’ vide Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 shifted CSR spending mandatory from the voluntary. In this article, an attempt has been made to cover all the amendments read with statutory provisions under section 135 of Companies Act, 2013. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE – [Rule 1(2)]: The Amendment Rules […]
1. Brief Background a) The Company law in India mandates certain category of companies to carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities mandatorily. Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 enlists the companies which are mandatorily required to comply with the CSR requirements, which are: i. Net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more, ii. […]
Article explains form to be filed with Registrar of Companies for Change of Name of Company under Companies Act, 2013 and Attachments to be filed with form and Relevant Sections for the same. Change of Name of Company S.No. Form Particulars Attachments Relevant Section 1 Proposed company needs to reserve the name New Name (Two […]
Process for Appointment of Foreign Director in Indian Company under Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 mentioning the form to be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and relevant attachments. Appointment of Foreign Director(Section 152) S.No. Form Particulars Attachments Relevant Section 1 SIFY FORM NRI/ Foreign National is required to obtain Digital Signatures. 1. […]
MCA will launch data analytics driven MCA21 Version 3.0. This Version will have additional modules for e-Adjudication, e-Consultation and Compliance Management. MCA21 system is the first Mission Mode e-Governance project of Government of India.
MCA imposes Rs. 6 Lakh penalty on M/s Peoples International & Services Pvt Ltd and its directors for failure to file e-Form DIR-12.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the CSR provisions by notifying the following w.e.f. 22.01.2021: a. The Companies [Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy] Amendment Rules, 2021. b. Section 27 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020. c. Section 21 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019. Key highlights of these amendments are as follows: ♦ Exemption […]
Learn about the penalty imposed by MCA on a company for not authenticating board meeting attendance registers. Detailed analysis of the case and implications.
MCA imposes penalties due to unnumbered board meeting attendance sheets. Detailed analysis of the case and imposed penalties.
