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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


LLP- 8 Due Date F.Y. 2019-20

October 30, 2020 32760 Views 3 comments Print

In this editorial author discusses due date of filling of LLP-8 with Registrar of Companies for financial year 2019-20 along with date of signing of Financial Statement of LLP-8. Lots of professionals has asked us about extension in filing of e-form LLP-8 for f.y. 2019-20. Provisions of Law: As per Section 34 read with rule […]

Relaxation for Companies & LLP till December 31, 2020

October 30, 2020 5940 Views 1 comment Print

RELAXATION DUE TO CoVID 19 Companies Act, 2013 & LLP Act, 2008 till December 31, 2020 In this article author shall discuss about Relaxation given by MCA for Compliances under Companies Act, 2013 and LLP Act, 2008 till December 31, 2020. MCA has relaxed Due Dates for Filing of Forms, holding of Meetings etc. MCA has issued […]

Everything about DPT-3

October 30, 2020 118563 Views 1 comment Print

In this editorial author discusses about DPT-3. DPT-3 is annual return which is required to be filed  every year by Companies having any amount of loan or advances as on 31st March within 90 days of end of financial year i.e. upto 30th June. Q 1. What are the objectives of e-Form DPT-3? Ans. The […]

Is Auditor Certificate mandatory for DPT-3

October 30, 2020 18513 Views 0 comment Print

In this Article author discusses about requirement of auditor certificate for filing of e-form DPT-3. Whether auditor certificate mandatory for all the DPT-3, if not then what are the situations when certificate from auditor required for DPT-3? Point of Editorial: Is Chartered Accountant Certificate required for e-form DPT-3? This is very crucial question in respect […]

How to file DPT-3 In case of Loan from SHAREHOLDER?

October 30, 2020 14874 Views 0 comment Print

In this Article author discusses how to file DPT-3 form when a Private Limited/ Public Limited Company having loan from shareholders (HUF, Trust, Individual etc.) As per exemption notification dated 05th June 2015 and 13th June 2017 Private Limited Companies are allowed to accept Loan from Shareholders of Company after following the process mentioned under […]

Key Takeaways from Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020

October 30, 2020 33798 Views 0 comment Print

 Key Take Away –  THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2020 Passed by Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Government has passed the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 as Bill No. 88 of 2020 to further amend Companies Act, 2013 on March 12, 2020. Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 based on CLC Committee. CLC Committee submitted its report in November […]

Basic of FDI or Foreign Investment under NDI Rules

October 29, 2020 25698 Views 4 comments Print

Till 16th October, 2019, Foreign Investment was governed, by RBI in consultation with Central Government, by Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2017, called as TISPRO. Pursuant to amendment made in FEMA through Finance Act 2015, Central Government is empowered to make rules for Capital Account […]

How Preference shares capital form part of Net worth, within statutory prescription of Companies Act, 2013?

October 29, 2020 39741 Views 3 comments Print

Net worth of a company is the value of the assets a company owns, minus the liabilities they owe. It is an important metric to gauge a company’s health and value, providing a useful snapshot of its current financial position. The concept of Networth becomes more relevant in ascertaining transactional values in an amalgamation, specifically […]

Compounding of offence | Companies Act, 2013 | Procedure & Need

October 28, 2020 35169 Views 2 comments Print

Compounding is a settlement mechanism, by which, the offender is given an option to pay money in lieu of prosecution, thereby avoiding a long and lengthy litigation proceedings. Thus, it is short cut mean to get the default tag removed by paying a sum of money. It is beneficial for both the Government and Defaulter. Government gets some revenue for minor defaults and the offender will get their hands clean.

Form INC-22A Active – Procedure / Steps / Applicability

October 28, 2020 4578 Views 0 comment Print

Every company incorporated on or before the 31st December, 2017 shall file the particulars of the Company and its registered office details, in e-Form ACTIVE (INC-22A). e-Form INC-22A is required to be filed on or before 25th April, 2019. e-Form INC-22A is required to be filed only after e-Form AOC-4 and e-Form MGT-7 for financial […]

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