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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 18408 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


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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


Provisions for appointment of Auditors under Companies Act, 2013

August 12, 2020 89394 Views 3 comments Print

1. Section 139(1) Every company in its very 1st Annual General Meeting , shall appoint an Individual or a Firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of 6th AGM and there after till the conclusion of every 6th AGM. 2. Manner of selection and appointment […]

Provisions of Dormant Company under Companies Act, 2013

August 12, 2020 4050 Views 0 comment Print

1. Section 455(1) Where a  company is incorporated and registered under the Act for a future project or to hold an asset or intellectual property and who has not significant accounting transaction, such a Company or an inactive company may make an application to ROC for obtaining the status of Dormant company. 2. Application for […]

Section 8 Company Incorporation Process through Spice+

August 11, 2020 41364 Views 2 comments Print

ALL about Sec 8 Company Incorporation Process Walk-through and Do’s and Don’ts- Section 8 Company Incorporation Process through Spice+ In India, the organizations which have an objective of promoting the fields of arts, commerce, science, research, education, sports, charity, social welfare, religion, environment protection, or other similar objectives can be registered as a Section 8 […]

Relaxed Time to file forms for creation or modification of charges

August 11, 2020 3510 Views 0 comment Print

Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 General Circular No. 23/2020 The scheme shall come into effect from the date of issue of this Circular i.e. 17-06-2020 As per the provisions of the companies Act the Charge holder required to File Form […]

Keshav Chandra appointed as Director in SFIO under MCA

August 11, 2020 4911 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby appoints Shri Keshav Chandra, IAS (AGMUT: 1995) as Director in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with effect from the forenoon of 03.08.2020, for an overall tenure of five years up to 17.12.2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

27 Relief Measure taken by SEBI & MCA during Covid-19

August 11, 2020 3012 Views 0 comment Print

As we all know that COVID 19 is an unprecedented crisis and challenge which is currently being faced by the whole World. Amidst the spread of the pandemic and the imposition of lockdowns, there are various challenges before all the stakeholders in the corporate world. Regulators in many countries are revising the filing deadlines, changing […]

SC dismisses plea challenging exclusion of CM Relief Fund from CSR

August 10, 2020 1959 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed by the assessee challenging decision of Central Government to excluding Chief Minister’s Relief Fund from the purview of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Managerial Personnel – A Legal Perspective (Part- 1)

August 10, 2020 5529 Views 0 comment Print

MANAGING DIRECTOR/WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR/MANAGERS In today’s highly volatile and dynamic business environment the need of professional business managers or corporate runners is the key to achieve desired growth. In a country like India, where the traditional way of family business had become a culture and even the corporate form of business were also being managed […]

Can minor become a member of the company?

August 10, 2020 25419 Views 0 comment Print

Minor as a member of the company Can minors become members of any company…?? If Yes, how he become a member?? What are his rights as a member?? We face these queries in practice and sometimes in employment too as a Professional specifically as a company secretary. In this article, I have tried to cover […]

Modes available to Raise Funds in a Private Company

August 10, 2020 66318 Views 3 comments Print

To run the business of a Private Limited Company, sufficient money /working capital is an essential component of a successful business. Lack of the fund is the main reason for the failure of many business in India. Section 2(68) of the companies Act defines private company” means a company as may be prescribed by its […]

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