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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 18423 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


Applicability of Various Sections of Companies Act, 2013 as amended by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019

August 3, 2020 12087 Views 0 comment Print

Applicability of Various Sections of Companies Act, 2013 as amended by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 Sr. No Section Compliances as per Companies act, 2013 Threshold limit for applicability 1 2(6) Associate Company In relation to another Company, means a company in which that other Company has a significant influence, but which is not a subsidiary […]

Reg. Dispatch of notice by listed companies for rights issue

August 3, 2020 1278 Views 0 comment Print

In case of listed companies, which comply with relevant circulars issued by SEBI, inability to dispatch the relevant notice to shareholders through registered post or speed post or courier would not be viewed as violation of section 62(2) of the Act for rights issues opening upto 31st December, 2020.

How to enroll on independent director’s data bank & pass exam

August 3, 2020 12207 Views 2 comments Print

How to enroll on independent director’s data bank and pass examination for independent director My article is related to preparation of exam of independent director. In this article I am trying to help my Profession colleagues or others who want to pass their exam and wish to add his/her name in the database of independent […]

Disclosure of Interest by Director under Companies Act 2013

August 2, 2020 81180 Views 1 comment Print

Section 184 of the New Act relates to ‘Disclosure of interest by directors’. The object of Section 184 of the New Act is to bring to the notice of the directors the conflict of interest and duty of any of their colleagues on the Board.

Website: presence and its compliances

August 2, 2020 2340 Views 0 comment Print

Presence of Website: Functional and Compliance Aspect PART I. In this digital world, a website plays a very significant role in order to pursue your business or for any educational institution/programmes or might be for any noble service as well. For instances, on receipt of a call from an interviewer, the first thing the candidate […]

Issue of securities on Private Placement basis: An Overview

August 2, 2020 12972 Views 0 comment Print

Sec-42 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule-14 of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014: An Overview ♦ Procedure in brief for issue of securities on Private Placement basis: 1. Convene Board Meeting: To issue approval for issue of securities To identify persons to whom securities be allotted To approve the Draft and record […]

Section 3: Formation of company- Companies Act 2013- Decoded

August 2, 2020 2166 Views 0 comment Print

Section 3 of Companies Act 2013 (Act) entails the basic requirements of formation of a company. A company, (whether a company limited by shares or a company limited by guarantee or an unlimited company) may be formed for any legal purpose by:

Difference between LLP and One Person Company

August 1, 2020 33069 Views 1 comment Print

Difference between Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) and One Person Company (OPC) Choice of Business- An Important Decision Selection of the form of business entity is one of the most important decisions before starting a business. This decision is required to be revisited periodically as the business develops. In this Edition we the difference between the […]

Annual Compliances for One Person Company (OPC)

August 1, 2020 68484 Views 2 comments Print

One Person Company (OPC) is a choice of Business entity for entrepreneurs who want to have full control over the business. OPC is a type of Private Company as per Section 2(68) and Section 3(1) (c). Rule 3 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules 2014 say, only a natural person who is an Indian citizen and […]

Ind AS amendment for Financial Year 2020-21

August 1, 2020 46821 Views 5 comments Print

Issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs in consultation with the National Financial Reporting Authority On 24th July, 2020 the Ministry of Corporate Affair (MCA) vide notification dated 24th July, 2020 has exercised the powers conferred by section 133 read with section 469 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Central Government, in consultation with the National […]

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