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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 126 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 492 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 309 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 777 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 480 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 4869 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 17736 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 1806 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 171 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 414 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 381 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 270 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 2094 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 156 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 96 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


Corporate Social Responsibility & Selection of Orgnisation For Partnership

November 26, 2020 1932 Views 0 comment Print

We Indians have charity inherited in our heart, we have grown by seeing that our fathers’ and forefathers are donating in various temples, mosques, gurudwaras and churches.  We are donating or doing philanthropic works without knowing that, who is the true beneficiary of our donation or charity. The fact if also highlighted in Bain & […]

Companies Auditor’s Report Order (CARO) 2020

November 26, 2020 17589 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction:- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced a new format for statutory Audits of Companies. MCA notified the Companies Order (Audit Report) 2020 on February 25, 2020 (CARO 2020). The order (CARO 2020) replaces the previous order under the Companies Order (Auditor’s Report), 2016. Under the Companies Act 2013, a new format has […]

Nidhi Company Compliance

November 26, 2020 18174 Views 2 comments Print

“Nidhi” means a company which has been incorporated as a Nidhi with the object of cultivating the habit of thrift and savings amongst its members, receiving deposits from, and lending to, its members only, for their mutual benefit, and which complies with such rules as are prescribed by the Central Government for regulation of such […]

Incorporation of Non Profit Company: Formation of Companies with Charitable Objects

November 24, 2020 3162 Views 0 comment Print

INTRODUCTION To provide an option to the person or association of person with a legal entity to carry charitable objects the government of India came-up with the section 25 in the Companies Act, 1956 and subsequently replaced by the Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Section 8 discusses the incorporation of the company with […]

FAQ on refund of Excess /Incorrect ROC Fees paid

November 24, 2020 7327 Views 0 comment Print

The user is required to make various payments to avail MCA21 services. A number of instances have been observed where the users make multiple payments or incorrect payment or excess payment while using these services. In order to allow the stakeholders to claim refund of such payments, refund process has been introduced by MCA. To claim refund you are required to file the ‘Refund Form’ available on MCA21 portal for claiming refund.

Process of Conversion from LLP to Company under Companies Act, 2013

November 24, 2020 4149 Views 0 comment Print

Many start up entity in India commenced their business as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and they might be interested to switch the mode of their entity from LLP into Private Limited Company to diversify the business or for infusing more funds and for many several reasons. The Companies Act, 2013, has given the provision […]

Any company creditor can seek transfer of winding up proceedings pending before HC to NCLT

November 22, 2020 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Kaledonia Jute And Fibres Pvt. Ltd Vs Axis Nirman And Industries Ltd. & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Section 278 of the 2013 Act shows that any petition by a single creditor or contributory is actually treated as a joint petition of creditors and contributories, so that the order of winding up operates in favour […]

Analysis of Section 184, 185 and 186 of Companies Act, 2013

November 21, 2020 62694 Views 1 comment Print

Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under Section 186 of the Companies Act, 2013. This Article aims to bring a clear vision on the Disclosure of Interest by Director under Section 184, Loan to Director under Section 185 and Loan and Investment under […]

Report on Annual General Meeting under Companies Act, 2013

November 21, 2020 6570 Views 2 comments Print

All the Companies in India are incorporated, governed even get closed as per The provisions of The Companies Act, 2013. Though there some provisions under The Companies Act, 2013 which are applicable to specific companies falling into some specific criteria/(s). One such provision is Report on Annual General Meeting. Lets go through its related provisions. […]

Extension of last date to submit comments on exposure draft of Guidance Note on Auditing Standards on Secretarial Audit (CSAS-4)

November 21, 2020 711 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 17th November, 2020 Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Extension of last date to submit comments on exposure draft of Guidance Note on Auditing Standards on Secretarial Audit (CSAS-4) The Institute of Company Secretaries of India had issued first four Auditing Standards namely CSAS-1: Auditing Standard on Audit Engagement; CSAS-2: Auditing […]

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