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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
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...
The order clarifies that procedural violations in private placement cannot be excused merely because the company was a start-up. Strict compliance with Section 42 remains mandatory.
It was ruled that failure to file PAS-3 within 15 days attracts per-day penalties, reinforcing strict adherence to private placement disclosure timelines.
The MCA increases small company limits to ₹10 crore paid-up capital and ₹100 crore turnover, enabling more startups and MSMEs to access simplified compliance and governance benefits.
The appeal was dismissed as no documentary evidence of internal auditor appointment was produced. The key takeaway is that statutory claims must be backed by records.
The ROC imposed penalties for non-registration of a secured loan charge despite disclosure in financial statements. The key takeaway is that charge registration is mandatory, irrespective of loan size or later repayment.
The ROC imposed penalties after official communications were returned undelivered. The key takeaway is that a functional registered office is a mandatory statutory requirement.
This explains the statutory conditions, approvals, and filings required for issuing securities through preferential allotment under the Companies Act, 2013.
The government clarified that shell companies are not defined in company law, but inactive entities are removed through statutory strike-off provisions. The key takeaway is that enforcement relies on existing legal mechanisms.
The government disclosed large-scale strike-offs of inactive and non-compliant companies. The key takeaway is stricter enforcement of filing and operational requirements.
The ROC penalised a company for commencing operations without a valid declaration of commencement. The key takeaway is that business cannot begin before complying with Section 10A requirements.
