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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


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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


Extra Ordinary General Meeting under Companies Act 2013

March 29, 2020 79074 Views 0 comment Print

Extra Ordinary General Meeting Matters requiring immediate consideration by members, which cannot be deferred till next Annual General Meeting, to meet such emergencies, the companies can provide for holding of emergency meetings of the members which are known as Extra Ordinary General Meeting. Regulation 42 of Table F provides that all general meetings, other than […]

Conversion of One Person Company to Private Company

March 29, 2020 3438 Views 0 comment Print

Conversion of One Person Company to Private Company Q.1 Can OPC be converted into private limited company? A.1 OPC can be converted in to Private Limited after two years of setup, or even before that if its turnover is more than Rs 2 crore and paid share capital surpasses Rs 50 lakhs in a financial year, Q2. Can OPC be […]

Measures taken by MCA in wake of COVID-19

March 29, 2020 2778 Views 0 comment Print

Measures taken by MCA in the wake of COVID-19 As many as 100 countries are affected by COVID-19 as per World Health Organisation’s report as on March 8th, 2020. Sadly, India is also one of them. The whole nation is in total lockdown and practicing social distancing so as to fight this pandemic. Since the […]

Non-Receipt of Subscription Money Under Companies Act, 2013

March 29, 2020 70713 Views 11 comments Print

Article contains brief discussion about Non-receipt of subscription money by the subscribers at inception stage of the company, time limit for issuing share certificate and bringing subscription money within time frame as per Companies Act 2013 and consequences for non-compliance.

Adjudication of Penalties under Companies Act, 2013 | Section 454

March 29, 2020 8970 Views 1 comment Print

The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 has already re-categorized several offences under the Act in the category of compoundable offences to an in-house adjudication framework. Now, these offenses are presently punishable with penalty, instead of being punishable with fine or imprisonment or with both.

Contribution to PM CARES Fund shall qualify as CSR expenditure

March 28, 2020 12000 Views 1 comment Print

The PM-CARES Fund has been set up to provide relief to those affected by any kind of emergency or distress situation. Accordingly, it is clarified that any contribution made to the PM CARES Fund shall qualify as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act 2013.

FAQ’s on form INC-20A (Commencement of Business Certificate)

March 28, 2020 7683 Views 0 comment Print

Below mentioned are the general FAQ’s regarding form INC-20A. (Commencement of Business Certificate) 1. Who is required to file form INC – 20A? Ans: As per Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018, all the Companies registered in India and having a share capital is required to obtain commencement of business certificate before commencing any business or exercising […]

Relaxation under different statues during pandemic of COVID-19

March 28, 2020 1953 Views 0 comment Print

We all are aware (or may be some of us are already fed up) with the news of CoVID-19 which is pandemic and led to thousands death tolls around world with Italy the most affected country. Likewise CoVID-19 has reached in India through residents who have visited and/or returned from affected countries. In India, the […]

All you need to know about form CAR

March 28, 2020 1182 Views 0 comment Print

All you need to know about form car (company affirmation of readiness towards COVID- 19) As we as a whole know, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has influenced more than 110 nations, including India. Given the size and degree of its spread, The World health organization (WHO) has proclaimed it a Pandemic. Aside from human torment, it additionally causes major […]

Mandatory Compliances checklist For Private Limited Company

March 28, 2020 20073 Views 0 comment Print

Startups and businesses with higher growth aspiration popularly choose Private Company as suitable business structure. The business entity gets recognised as a Company through its registration under Companies Act of 2013 in India. Private Limited Company: The Company shall be a private Company within the meaning of Section 2(68) of the Companies Act, 2013, limited by shares […]

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