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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


Analysis of Circular Clarifying passing of Ordinary & Special Resolution by MCA during lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak

April 9, 2020 1755 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of MCA General Circular No. 14/2020 dated 08th April 2020 Clarifying passing of Ordinary & Special Resolution by MCA amid COVID-19 outbreak The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is fully cognizant of the difficulties faced by the companies on account of ongoing nation-wide lockdown and social distancing due to COVID-19. Several representations have been received […]

Passing of Ordinary & Special Resolutions | Companies Act, 2013 | Covid-19

April 9, 2020 3303 Views 0 comment Print

Passing of Ordinary and Special Resolutions by Companies under Companies Act, 2013 on account of threat posed by Covid- 19 Clarification on passing of Ordinary and Special Resolutions by Companies under the Companies Act, 2013 on account of threat posed by Covid- 19. Pursuant to several representations received by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for […]

Steps of Fast Track Merger | Section 233 | Companies Act, 2013

April 9, 2020 4068 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Steps of Fast Track Merger Under Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 25 of Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016. Steps of Fast Track Merger Under Companies Act, 2013 Points Particulars Forms and Time lines Sections Applicable Section 233 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 25 of Companies (Compromises, […]

Summary of Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020

April 9, 2020 1620 Views 2 comments Print

Recently, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in pursuance of the Government of India’s efforts to provide relief to law abiding companies in the wake of COVID 19, has introduced the “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” which is already in vogue to provide a first of its kind opportunity to companies to make good any filing […]

MCA allowed video conferencing for Board meetings

April 9, 2020 10569 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has relaxed the provisions for physical attendance and allowed video conferencing for meetings among Covid 19 pandemic situation vide General Circular No. 14/2020 Dated- 08/04/2020 Govt’s proactive steps In the Unprecedented times of Covid 19, the Indian government is taking proactive steps. The Govt is duly empathising with the concerns of the industry, SMEs, […]

Clarification on passing of Ordinary & Special Resolution by MCA

April 9, 2020 5844 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on passing of Ordinary & Special Resolution by MCA amid COVID-19 outbreak As we all are aware that the COVID-19 virus has hit populations around the world and has resulted in many restrictions, including free movement of people, thereby hampering businesses and day to day functioning of companies. It has been declared a ‘pandemic’ […]

MCA allows companies to hold EGMs through VC or OAVM

April 8, 2020 47382 Views 1 comment Print

MCA allows  companies to hold Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) through VC or OAVM complemented with e-Voting facility/simplified voting through registered emails.

Incorporation of a private limited company (SPICE+)

April 8, 2020 7146 Views 2 comments Print

Spice+ is a new initiative taken by the Government. Every year Government brings some or the other change in the procedure to Incorporate a Company. With effect from 23rd Feb, 2020 The Government came up with the new Form called Spice+ which is a web-based form. Let us understand the details of the new form […]

Practical aspects in conducting board meeting

April 8, 2020 18837 Views 4 comments Print

What is the significance of Board Meeting? With reference to Companies registered in India, conducting a Board Meeting is mere compliance of law by word and not by the spirit of it especially where family members are on the Board. From a business point of view taking decisions is very important for running the business […]

Everything about Audit Committee

April 8, 2020 9288 Views 0 comment Print

The requirement of Audit Committee as per sub section (1) of section (177) of the Companies Act, 2013  has been limited to 1. Every Listed Public Company. 2. The Following Class of Companies All public companies with a paid-up share capital of Rs. 10/- crores   or more; or. All public companies having turnover of Rs. 100/- […]

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