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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 252 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 55140 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 9444 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 3186 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 16266 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 522 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


Procedure to alter Object Clause of MoA of a Private Company

September 16, 2020 5223 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Alteration in the Object Clause of Memorandum of Association (MoA) of a Private Company Introduction: ♦ The object clause of the Company is the one of the most important clause of memorandum of association of any Company stating the objects i.e. the business/purpose for which the Company is incorporated and any other matter […]

Extension of deadlines for various compliances under Companies Act

September 16, 2020 1671 Views 0 comment Print

After considering the various representations of stakeholders and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, in order to facilitate defaulting companies to make a fresh start on a clean slate by filing documents required to be filed under the Companies Act, 2013

Incorporation of Company -Form SPICE+

September 16, 2020 18765 Views 0 comment Print

Application for Incorporation of Companies as per Chapter II The Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 An application for registration of a company shall be filed, with the Registrar within whose jurisdiction the registered office of the company is proposed to be situated, in SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating company Electronically Plus: INC-32) along with the fee as provided […]

SPICE+ (SPICE PLUS)- New form for Company Registration

September 16, 2020 2313 Views 0 comment Print

NEW MCA FORM FOR COMPANY REGISTRATION IN INDIA. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is expected to launch a web-based system for company registration in India with the launch of the Spice Plus (Spice+) form with effect from the 1st day of February, 2020. This move is aimed to further the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) […]

Violation of provisions of Company Law by Companies

September 15, 2020 2727 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has information of the companies which have violated the provisions of Company Law. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

Relaxation/concession provided to Companies/LLPs during Lockdown period to combat COVID-19

September 15, 2020 1218 Views 1 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken steps to provide several incentives/ relaxation/concession during Lockdown period so as to reduce the burden of companies/LLPs during COVID-19. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

Impact on Penalties/ Fine/ Imprisonment – Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020

September 15, 2020 1035 Views 0 comment Print

In this article Impact on Penalties/ Fine/ Imprisonment of Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2020 is been analysed. 1. Section – 8(11) – Formation of Companies with Charitable Objects, etc. AFTER AMENDMENT If a company makes any default in complying with any of the requirements laid down in this section, the company shall, without prejudice to any […]

Guide on issuing NCDs by Private Placement

September 14, 2020 107526 Views 3 comments Print

Article covers Compliance related to issue of Non – Convertible Debentures (NCD) by Private Placement which includes procedures, Post issuance Compliances etc. under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2018.

Risk Management Committee

September 14, 2020 110313 Views 0 comment Print

Risk Management Committee is the committee formed by board of directors to oversee the risk management policy and global risk management framework of the business.

Practicing Company Secretaries- Work Areas & Other Key Points

September 13, 2020 14799 Views 1 comment Print

According to Section 2 (25) of the Companies Act, 2013 –company secretary in practice means a secretary who is deemed to be in practice under sub section (2) of the section 2 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICE A member has to apply for certificate of Practice in FORM […]

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