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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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FAQ- Authority to call General Meeting under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : This FAQ examines the statutory authorities empowered to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting under the Companies Act, 2013. I...

June 9, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS)

Company Law : The article explains how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are governed by corporate, tax, and FEMA regulations. The key ...

June 8, 2026 798 Views 0 comment Print

51 FAQs on Investigations by CBI & ED for 73,006 Cr. Bank frauds by RAAG

Company Law : While permitting extensive investigations, the Court has clarified that allegations alone do not establish criminal liability. Any...

June 8, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Bars Shifting of Registered Office If IBC Appeal Pending

Corporate Law : The High Court held that a company cannot shift its registered office after approval of a resolution plan when appeals against the...

June 8, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

165 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for June-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : This update compiles key statutory deadlines across multiple laws for June 2026. It highlights filing requirements under income ta...

June 8, 2026 53940 Views 2 comments Print


Latest News


MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 966 Views 0 comment Print

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 5091 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 19851 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 915 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 1881 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


NCLT Permits Shares-to-Guarantee Conversion Process to Proceed Despite Regulatory Objections

Company Law : The NCLT Allahabad Bench dispensed with shareholder meetings after finding that all shareholders had consented to the proposed red...

May 30, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Upholds Director Removal Process as Section 284 Operates Independently

Company Law : The Court held that shareholder resolutions seeking removal of directors under Section 284 are independent of Section 188 requirem...

May 27, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Stops Director Removal Process Due to Lack of Specific Reasons

Company Law : The Delhi High Court upheld restraint on a company’s move to remove a director because the special notice only made vague allega...

May 27, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Quashes Defamation Case as Statements Were Part of Statutory Corporate Process

Company Law : The Bombay High Court held that statements made in Special Notices for removal of a director under the Companies Act formed part o...

May 27, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Refuses Injunction as Shareholder Validly Requisitioned EGM

Company Law : The Court held that a shareholder holding requisite voting strength has a statutory right under Section 169 to convene an extraord...

May 27, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Amendment Rules, 2026

Company Law : The MCA has amended the valuation rules to require Registered Valuer Organisations to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₹25 ...

June 6, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Attachment Was Filed in AOC-4 Form

Company Law : The Registrar of Companies penalized the company and its authorized signatory after an incorrect document was attached with Form A...

June 2, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Adds Social Stock Exchange Instruments to CSR List

Company Law : MCA amends Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exc...

May 27, 2026 588 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2026

Company Law : MCA has amended the CSR Rules to recognize zero coupon zero principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs. The...

May 27, 2026 3027 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Maintain Functional Registered Office

Company Law : ROC Mumbai held that repeated return of official notices proved non-maintenance of a registered office under Section 12(1) of the ...

May 27, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


New Rules of online self assessment proficiency test for Independent Director

November 14, 2019 4839 Views 0 comment Print

Notification of MCA Dated October 22,2019 regarding Appointment & Qualification of Independent Directors. A person who wishes to become Independent Director or acting already as an independent director required to cling certain norms & the provisions related to it are as under: The New rules introduces amendments to Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules,2014,Companies(Accounts)Rules, […]

Database of Independent Directors

November 14, 2019 8793 Views 0 comment Print

The new Rules has made it mandatory for all companies to appoint individuals as Independent Directors on its Board subject to the Section 150 and enable them to appoint persons having expertise and knowledge.

How to Appoint Statutory Auditors in Case of Casual Vacancy Due To Resignation of Auditors

November 13, 2019 28521 Views 4 comments Print

Procedure For Appointment of Statutory Auditors In Case of Casual Vacancy Arise Due To Resignation of Auditors 1. Procedure: Resigning Auditor should do the following: => Intimate of his resignation to the Company within 30 days of resignation. => File an e-form ADT-3 along with detailed resignation letter with the Registrar of Company within 30 […]

Extension of Time For Annual General Meeting | Section 96 | Companies Act 2013

November 12, 2019 6780 Views 0 comment Print

In order to comply with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, every company other than the One Person Company is required to hold annual general meeting or AGM within the due date. Defaulting which may attract penalties & complications.

Removal of name of company from register of companies- Reg

November 12, 2019 2454 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the above, you are kindly requested to permit filing of application by companies for removal of name of companies from register of companies on the ground of non-filing of e-Form 20A for commencement of business on the ground of non-receipt of subscribed money after 180 days of its incorporation.

Can A Incorporated Company Be Considered As Void Ab Initio (void from the beginning) ???

November 12, 2019 9351 Views 1 comment Print

Can A Incorporated Company Be Considered As Void Ab Initio (void from the beginning) ??? The incorporation of a company refers to the legal process that is used to form a corporate entity or a company. Section 7 of the Companies Act 2013 and rules made thereunder as amended from time to time are applicable […]

Step to Login and File Reply for Show Cause Notice from MCA-CMS

November 11, 2019 7998 Views 0 comment Print

Step to Login and File Reply for Show Cause Notice from MCA-CMSStep 1 Form the copy of the Notice note down the CMS No. mentioned on the Top and Bottom of the Show Cause Notice Step 2. Open https://mcacms.gov.in/#/ on a browser Step 3. Click on Reply for Show Cause Notice Step 4 A new […]

Exempt delayed filing fee for DIR-3 KYC for directors of J&K & Ladakh

November 11, 2019 942 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI request MCA for considering granting exemption from delayed filing fee for DIR 3KYC for the directors resident in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh.

Effective Remedy against Non Payment of Invoices by Customer

November 10, 2019 177546 Views 54 comments Print

When you do business with a client, you expect to be paid for your product or services within stipulated time. But what happens when those payments are late – or don’t come at all? Sometimes, no matter what you do to prevent the issue, even then you’re still left empty-handed and you feels like being cheated. There are a few questions those come up often in our mind and we went looking for a definitive answer for those questions.

MCA Unleashes – Compliance Monitoring System

November 10, 2019 7455 Views 8 comments Print

MCACMS is the online portal invented by MCA for issuance of electronic SCN to the company or director or any officer in default regarding any non-compliance of any provisions of the Act. Also it mandates recipient of the SCN to submit reply through the same portal electronically.

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