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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


Conversion of Public Company into Private Company- Legal Provisions

February 2, 2021 7611 Views 0 comment Print

There are complex and tedious compliance requirements for public limited company in India. In contrast, private limited company has fewer compliances compared to public limited company. In addition, there are various exemptions available under the Companies Act 2013 for a private limited company. Recently, in the budget of 2021-22, the limits of the small company […]

Relaxation for Small Companies & One Person Company

February 2, 2021 18333 Views 2 comments Print

Relaxation for Small Companies and One Person Company as per Union Budget 2021 The Union Budget 2021 has proposed 2 major changes in companies Act First one is relaxes threshold for Small Companies and 2nd one is allows NRIs to form One Person Company. A. Change in definition of small companies As per the new […]

Fast track mergers extended to Starts ups & other small companies

February 1, 2021 6588 Views 0 comment Print

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

MCA revises threshold for paid up capital and turnover for Small Companies

February 1, 2021 11382 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of sub-clause (i) and sub-clause (ii) of clause (85) of section 2 of the Act, paid up capital and turnover of the small company shall not exceed rupees two crores and rupees twenty crores respectively.

MCA amends One Person Companies (OPCs) rules

February 1, 2021 9894 Views 0 comment Print

MCA amends One Person Companies (OPCs) rules vide Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 MCA amends rules 6 related to One Person Company to Convert Itself into a Public Company or a Private Company in Certain Cases and Rule 7 related to Conversion of private company into One Person Company. vide Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment […]

Highlights of Budgets 2021

February 1, 2021 5070 Views 2 comments Print

UNION BUDGET 2021 HIGHLIGHTS The analysis of Budget is divided into 2 major categories: (a) Direct Tax (b) MCA, Companies Act, LLP Act. The following are the Key Highlights from the Union Budget 2021, as presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister. Direct Taxes Vivad Se Viswas Scheme Last Date of filing extended to 28th February, […]

Whether Related Party Transactions should Be At Arm’s Length under Companies Act, 2013?

February 1, 2021 69621 Views 0 comment Print

The issue of the transactions between the related parties or associated parties have always been a matter of great concern for the revenue authorities along with other authorities along with the other stakeholders of the business of the entities. This is due to the reason that such transactions are highly subject to or prone to the tax avoidance, tax evasion, shifting of profitability from one related entity to the other related entity which might result in loss to the Revenue and other stakeholders.

Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021- Major Highlights

January 31, 2021 4272 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has come up with major amendments in the Companies (CSR) Rules, 2014 through enforcement of Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2021 on 22nd January, 2021.

E-Form PAS-6 – FAQs

January 31, 2021 25332 Views 1 comment Print

Q 1. What is the intent behind introduction of Form PAS-6? Ans: The key purpose of Form PAS-6 is to undertake reconciliation of number of securities issued (share certificate / demat credit) matches / does not match with issued / paid-up capital. It attempts to ensure that there is no excess credit of securities as […]

Representation to FM on Concerns of Chartered Accountants

January 30, 2021 3204 Views 0 comment Print

We have not noticed any heed being extended towards various issues and possible solutions we have proposed through those representations to your good selves and it gives an impression to us that the same were safely brushed aside by your ministry.

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