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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


Incorporation of Company Under Spice+

May 30, 2020 7263 Views 2 comments Print

One of the major decisions for any businessman is to incorporate their company and running business as company. All the big business run in the form of Company. In India, companies are incorporated under The Companies Act, 2013 and its related rules. Recently, there has been major change in way of incorporating a company by […]

Surrender of DIN- Procedure and Relevant Formats

May 30, 2020 57639 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains Procedure for SURRENDER OF DIRECTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (DIN) alongwith relevant Rules and Provisions of COmpanies Act, 2013. Article also explains How a person can surrender his extra DIN, if he have multiple of DIN, Procedure for Filling of Compounding Application with the Regional Director in Form GNL-1, Procedure for Filling of Application with […]

Meetings via VC Or OAVM | Practical Aspects, Requirements & Step wise Process

May 30, 2020 2886 Views 0 comment Print

Practical Aspects – How To Undertake Meetings Through Video Conferencing (VC) Or Other Audio Video Means (OAVM), Known As Electronic Mode, Its Requirements With Step By Step Process

Splitting of Share Certificate- Procedure & relevant formats

May 29, 2020 194412 Views 5 comments Print

Article contains Procedure for Splitting of Share Certificate, Format of Request Letter for Splitting of Share Certificate, Format of Board Resolution for Splitting of Share Certificate and Format of Share Certificate split in lieu of Original Share Certificate. What is the procedure if a shareholder wants to split his share certificate into two share certificates […]

Advisory for CAs & Companies to whom CSR provisions apply

May 29, 2020 12765 Views 1 comment Print

Wherever the company undertakes the CSR activity through a third party / NGO, it is advised that all such companies should obtain an Independent Practitioner’s Report on Utilisation of such CSR Funds from the auditor / CA in practice of the third party / NGO, to whom the funds are given by the Company for implementing CSR activity.

Auditor Certificate For DPT – 3

May 29, 2020 110715 Views 1 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide its notification dated 22.01.2019 has notified amendment in the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules 2014 and a new sub–rule 16A(3) was inserted which read as follows: “Every company other than Government company shall file a onetime return of outstanding receipt of money or loan by a company but not […]

PM Cares Fund is part of CSR Schedule VII | Companies Act 2013

May 29, 2020 10620 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has notified vide Notification No. G.S.R. 313(E) 26/05/2020 that contribution to ‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund)’ will fall under CSR Activities wef 28th March 2020. Article analyses CSR Provisions and related amendments in view of Pandemic Covid-19. (i) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The corporate beyond making […]

Removal of Director | Draft of Resolution, Notice & Explanatory Statement

May 29, 2020 68379 Views 0 comment Print

1. Relevant Sections for Removal of Director: Section 169 and Section 115 of the Companies Act, 2013 2. To Remove Director suo-moto by the shareholders Section 169 of the Companies Act, 2013 states that the shareholders can remove the director by passing an ordinary resolution in a general meeting. 3. Special Notice as Per Section […]

Private Placement | Section 42 | Companies Act, 2013 & Rules

May 28, 2020 8142 Views 2 comments Print

Private Placement As Per Section 42 Read With Rules Made Thereunder of The Chapter III, Part II of The Companies Act, 2013 Meaning of Private Placement: A Private Placement means an issue of securities to a selected group of identified persons whose number shall not exceed 200 (excluding the qualified institutional buyers and employees of […]

CFSS-2020 – Company Fresh Start Scheme, 2020

May 28, 2020 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Brief overview of the Company Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 : -In addition to circular 11/2020 dated 24th march, 2020. -One time opportunity of filing of forms without additional fee and immunity for prosecution and proceeding for penalty on account of such delayed filings. -Only normal fees are required to be paid. -It also gives an […]

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