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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


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


Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report for Unlisted Public Company in E-Form Pas-6

July 23, 2020 5688 Views 1 comment Print

Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report for Unlisted Public Company in E-Form Pas-6 ♦ MCA NOTIFICATION MCA has Substituted/amended Rule 9A(8) of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 through Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 dated 22/05/2019. ♦ EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT 1. Original Rule 9A is inserted by […]

e-Form PAS-6- Purpose, Applicability, Due date, Provisions

July 23, 2020 23847 Views 1 comment Print

Purpose of Form PAS-6: PAS-6 (Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report a half-yearly basis) which is used for reconciliation of the share capital audit report on the half –year basis. APPLICABILITY AND NON-APPLICABILITY OF E-FORM PAS-6 Applicability       Unlisted Public Companies Non-Applicability A Nidhi Company A Government Company A Wholly owned subsidiary. Due Date of Filing […]

Company Secretary- Definition, Appointment, Roles, Responsibilities, Opportunities 

July 23, 2020 132063 Views 3 comments Print

COMPANY SECRETARY A Company Secretary is not just an employee of the Company, he can take a corporate to the highest level with his capabilities and expertise knowledge in the Corporate Laws. He is not just the master of Company Law but also he knows the Interpretation of Law. So, he can become the master […]

Corporate Compliance Management- Secretarial Audit

July 23, 2020 6534 Views 0 comment Print

A Secretarial Audit is a mechanism to check the compliance of an organization to the laws, rules, regulations, notifications etc prevalent at the time of the audit. In this case, it is to check if a company has been complying with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and all of its rule therein.

Changing Perspective of Sweat Equity Shares

July 23, 2020 9174 Views 0 comment Print

Beyond the accounting sheet, employees are the asset of the organisation and like any asset, your people need to be invested in. Companies offers various benefits to the workers who offer their valuable expertise in the organisation. There is a way of EQUITY COMPENSATION for the employees who give their hard work and perspire for […]

Word Format of Share Certificate

July 23, 2020 56196 Views 10 comments Print

Shares As per Section 2(84) of Companies Act, 2013, Share means Share in the share capital of a Company and Include stocks. A share certificate is a certificate issued by a company certifying that on the date the certificate is issued a certain person is the registered owner of shares in the company i.e. A […]

PAS-6 Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit by A PCS

July 23, 2020 3825 Views 6 comments Print

PAS-6 Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half Yearly) 1. As per MCA notification dated 10th September, 2018 came into force on the 2nd day of October, 2018. In the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, after rule 9, the following rule shall be inserted, namely: – (It is mandatory to for every […]

Short Summary on Convertible Note

July 23, 2020 22953 Views 0 comment Print

CONVERTIBLE NOTES In India, in the recent years, there has been a huge start up growth. More people especially the youngsters come up with innovative ideas to start a business. There are many young people who have the potential and capability to initiate their own startup. Everyone is aware of the fact that one of […]

NFRA bars ex-Deloitte CEO for 7 years & levies Penalty

July 22, 2020 2796 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA makes the following order in terms of Sec 132(4)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013. (i) A monetary penalty of Rs Twenty Five lakhs is levied upon CA Udayan Sen. (ii) In addition, CA Udayan Sen is debarred for a period of seven years from being appointed as an auditor or internal auditor or undertaking […]

Striking Off the name of Company under Companies Act, 2013

July 21, 2020 8223 Views 0 comment Print

Striking off the name of Company under Companies Act, 2013 1. Power of Registrar to remove the name of Company Section 248 On the basis on following that- 1. Company has failed to commence its business within one year from its incorporation. 2. Its not carrying on business or operation for a period of 2 […]

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