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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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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

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...

July 8, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55137 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3465 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1806 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1074 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9438 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 5289 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

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...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

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 ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 3006 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

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...

June 19, 2026 16260 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

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...

June 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print


Incorporation of One Person Company (OPC)

March 23, 2021 9897 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 2595 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 4503 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 15669 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 1623 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 1059 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 993 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 15843 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 3468 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 […]

Format of Resignation Letter by Director

March 22, 2021 213996 Views 0 comment Print

Date: ———— To The Board of Directors [Name of the Company] [Address———-] Sub: Resignation Letter Dear Sir/Madam, I, ———————- R/o —————————————————–, due to personal and unavoidable circumstances, I do hereby tender my resignation from the Directorship of the Company with immediate effect. Kindly accept this letter as my resignation with immediate effect from the post […]

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