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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


Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 – Immunity From Additional Fees

April 6, 2020 1041 Views 0 comment Print

During the period of Lock-down, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued various Press Release and Circulars containing major amendments in the Companies Act, 2013 Article deals with provisions of Companies Fresh Start Scheme (CFSS-2020) IMMUNITY FROM ADDITIONAL FEES Only Additional Fees shall be waived of. Normal fees in respect […]

Recent updates Related to Companies Compliances that you Must Know

April 6, 2020 1638 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Recent updates Related to Compliance in pursuance of General Circular No. 11 dated 24th March,2020 & General Circular No. 12 dated 30th March,2020, Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 and Revised LLP Settlement Scheme,2020, Clarification on contribution to PM Cares Fund as Eligible CSR Activity, Spending of CSR Funds For COVID-19 and Notification for […]

FAQs on Practical Problems Related to Spice+

April 6, 2020 60651 Views 56 comments Print

In this article the author will try to cover the practical problems and issues faced by professionals while filling and uploading SPice+ form. Frequently Asked Questions on Practical Problems Related to Spice+ : Q 1. Where to find SPice MOA and SPice AOA? Ans:  Once you will fill and submit the Spice+ form, both of […]

Company Fresh Start Scheme 2020- One time additional fees waiver

April 6, 2020 1974 Views 0 comment Print

MCA as COVID 19 relief providing initiatives with Central Govt., has introduced scheme namely Company fresh start Scheme, 2020 as one time opportunity to file various statements, documents and returns required under Companies act, 2013 as well as Companies Act, 1956.

Nomination and remuneration committee

April 5, 2020 127635 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Governance Corporate Governance is a system by which companies are directors and controlled. Board of the directors of company has to ensure that efficient corporate governance structure is in place. These Corporate Governance committees if set up properly ensure that the business runs smoothly, it helps the company in framing corporate strategy and many […]

CFSS 2020- Opportunity For defaulting Companies

April 5, 2020 7395 Views 4 comments Print

Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020| Unique Window Of Opportunity For Defaulting Companies Upon the COVID-19 outbreak which has shaken the entire world Ministry of Corporate affairs has given light to the ‘Defaulting Companies’ to combat with economic disruptions and also to make a fresh start on a clean slate, In furtherance to its General Circular […]

Immunity dose for Defaulting Companies | CFSS 2020 | FAQs

April 5, 2020 3255 Views 0 comment Print

Immunity dose for Defaulting Companies- Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS 2020) | Frequently Asked Questions Amid all the chaos of COVID-19, MCA and SEBI are issuing notifications, orders, regulations, guidelines and advisories to give relaxations for their mandatory compliance. In additions to these, MCA has come out with Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (Scheme) […]

Simplified STEP WISE PROCEDURE to Incorporate A Company

April 5, 2020 14253 Views 0 comment Print

DIFFICULT TO INCORPORATE A COMPANY ON MCA PORTAL? Article explains Simplified STEP WISE PROCEDURE for Incorporation of Company in India on MCA Website using different type of Incorporation Forms. Article also explains document required for incorporation of different Types of company in India with SPICE+ Form i.e. Private Limited Company (OPC), Private Limited Company,     Section […]

Preferential Issue of Shares under Companies Act, 2013

April 4, 2020 64194 Views 1 comment Print

1. The issue of shares on a preferential basis is governed by Section 62(1)(c) of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 13 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. 2. In accordance with the provisions of Section 62(1)(c) of the Act, where at any time, a company having a share capital proposes to […]

Declaration and Payment of Dividend under Companies Law

April 4, 2020 313710 Views 8 comments Print

SECTION 123 TO 127 OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013 READ WITH THE COMPANIES (DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF DIVIDEND) RULES, 2014 DIVIDEND- SECTION 2(35) Where in simple words, dividend can be defined as the sum of money paid by a company, to its shareholders, out of the profits made by a company, if so authorised by its […]

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