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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


Non-Applicability of CFSS on Form DPT-3 And Other Forms

July 5, 2020 6384 Views 8 comments Print

There is a lot of confusions amongst the professionals with respect to getting immunity certificate (filing Form CFSS after 1st October) for Form DPT-3 and other Forms whose due date falling between 01st April, 2020 and 30th September, 2020 and filed before 30th September, 2020. In this write up, we discuss and interpret the same. […]

ICSI requests to extend relaxation period of Company Law compliances

July 5, 2020 1371 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has also vide its Circular dated 15th June, 2020 extended the period for holding EGM through Video Conferencing or other Audio Visual Means from 30th June, 2020 to 30th September, 2020. On account of ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19, we request you to kindly consider further extension of period of relaxation for the following provisions :

ICSI Request for granting relaxation in filing e-form MGT-14

July 5, 2020 1689 Views 0 comment Print

There remained practical difficulties in filing e Form MGT 14, e Form CHG-1 and e Form CHG-9, wherein the requirement of obtaining condonation of delay, for filing beyond 300 days / 120 days, as the case may be, remain unchanged.

Provisions of Fast Track Merger Under Companies Act, 2013

July 5, 2020 10977 Views 0 comment Print

> APPLICABLE PROVISIONS UNDER COMPANIES ACT, 2013:  – Section 233 – Rule 25 of The Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016  > FAST TRACK MERGER CAN BE PROPOSED BETWEEN:  – Holding Company and its wholly owned subsidiary company – Merger between two or more small companies – Such other class or classes of companies […]

DIR-3-KYC due date for financial year ending 31st March 2020

July 4, 2020 77679 Views 1 comment Print

First time in Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereto, the concept of Director KYC was introduced in the year 2018. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (‘MCA’) vide its Notification No. 615(E) Dated July 05, 2018 has amended the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 as the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fourth […]

Has dates been extended for filing various e-forms with ROC in FY 2020-21

July 4, 2020 24615 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Due dates of different e forms under the companies act, 2013, Whether there is extension of due dates of filing form with ROC, What Relief Government has given to Corporate related to Date of Filing ROC forms  amid COVID-19  and Consequences of not extension of the Due Dates of ROC Forms. Before discussing […]

Charges under Companies Act, 2013- Meaning & Procedure

July 4, 2020 116538 Views 6 comments Print

Charges – Meaning And All Procedure (Companies (Amendment) Ordnance 2019 Promulgated on 12th January 2019 To Be Effective From 2ND November 2018) 1.) MEANING OF CHARGES – The Companies Act, 2013 defines a Charge as an interest or lien created on the assets or property of a Company or any of its undertaking as security and includes a mortgage U/s 2(16). In the earlier Act of […]

All about Section 8 Company formation with charitable Objects

July 4, 2020 6969 Views 0 comment Print

Section 8 Company means: Companies with Charitable Objects  etc, Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 Where the CG has satisfied that a person or an association of person proposed to be registered under the Act as a limited Company. The Objects of the company is – the promotion of commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, […]

Shifting of Company Registered office from One State to Another State

July 4, 2020 10125 Views 0 comment Print

Relevant Section: Section 12 and 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 Relevant Rules: Rules 30 & 31 of the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 A Board Meeting shall be called by giving notice to all the Directors of the Company. Following matters shall be discussed and approved at the Board meeting- Shifting of registered office from one state […]

Due date of filing of MSME-I in the year 2020-21 and Test of immunity from prosecution for delay filing

July 3, 2020 47160 Views 3 comments Print

You are well aware that the companies are required to make certain disclosures pertaining to the vendors registered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006. However, we would like to marmorise flashback of changes made in the MSMED Act and requirement of Form MSME-I. In exercise of powers conferred by Section […]

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