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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Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
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Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...
Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...
The MCA has revised the list of Regional Directors exercising delegated powers under Section 458. The updated structure takes effect from 16 February 2026.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended its 2018 notification to revise and expand the list of Regional Directors. The updated framework takes effect from 16 February 2026.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has revised the list of Regional Directors under Section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013. The amendment replaces earlier locations and introduces additional regional offices, effective 16 February 2026.
The MCA has substituted the earlier list of Regional Directors under the Companies Act, 2013 with an expanded set of cities. The amendment takes effect from 16 February 2026 without disturbing prior actions.
The MCA has amended its 2014 notification by substituting the Noida Regional Director office with Northern Region Directorate I at New Delhi. The change takes effect from 16 February 2026.
A fresh MCA notification substitutes the earlier seven Regional Director offices with ten designated locations. The amendment enhances administrative oversight under delegated powers.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has designated Registrars of Companies as Adjudicating Officers with revised territorial jurisdictions across India. The notification replaces earlier orders and becomes effective from 16 February 2026.
The MCA has revised the list of Regional Directors authorized for LLP matters under Section 458 of the Companies Act. The amendment expands regional coverage from 16 February 2026.
The ROC Bangalore held that obtaining and retaining a second DIN in violation of Section 155 of the Companies Act attracts penalty under Section 159. Despite the error being inadvertent and later rectified, the prolonged default of 3075 days resulted in a reduced but substantial penalty.
The ROC Bangalore imposed penalty for holding two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155 of the Companies Act, 2013. Even though the second DIN was obtained inadvertently and later surrendered, the continuing default for 1227 days attracted adjudication and monetary penalty.
