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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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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 714 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 438 Views 0 comment Print

Complete Guide to Company Strike Off Under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : This guide explains the legal process for striking off companies under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013. It covers eligibili...

May 16, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Reimagining India’s Corporate Governance Landscape

Company Law : The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes sweeping reforms to improve corporate governance, digital compliance, and globa...

May 15, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Buy-back Taxation under Income Tax Act, 2025

CA, CS, CMA : The article explains how buy-back taxation shifted from company-level tax to shareholder taxation under the Finance Act, 2024 and ...

May 14, 2026 795 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 4683 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 17232 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 753 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 1803 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 1389 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 144 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 399 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 372 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 336 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 252 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Company & Directors Penalised for Not Passing Board Resolutions on Financial Statements

Company Law : ROC Chandigarh penalised a company and its directors after finding that financial statements and Board Reports were not approved t...

May 19, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chandigarh Imposes Penalty for Failure to File Financial Statements for Six Years

Company Law : ROC Chandigarh penalised a company and its directors for not filing financial statements from FY 2017-18 to 2022-23 within the sta...

May 19, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chandigarh Imposes Penalty for Failure to File Annual Returns for Six Consecutive Years

Company Law : ROC Chandigarh penalized a company and its directors under Section 92(5) of the Companies Act for non-filing of annual returns fro...

May 19, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kolkata Penalises Auditor as Depreciation Was Not Charged on Building Assets

Company Law : ROC Kolkata imposed penalty on an auditor after finding that depreciation on building assets was not charged in the financial stat...

May 18, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

Auditor Faces Penalty as Non-Disclosure of ₹37 Crore Investments Was Not Reported

Company Law : ROC Kolkata imposed penalty on an auditor after finding that material investment disclosures required under Schedule III of the Co...

May 18, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print


Appointment of Company Secretary (CS) under Companies Act, 2013

August 30, 2019 4698 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains Who is a Company Secretary, Who is required to have company Secretary/ KMP, Time Period for such appointment of Company Secretary, Process for appointment of company secretary, Roles and Responsibilities of Company Secretary, Core Duties of the Company Secretary, Appointment of Company Secretary – Offence & Penalty: Section 203(5) and also provides Draft […]

Compliance Related To DIR- 3 KYC

August 30, 2019 2967 Views 1 comment Print

Please be aware that the rules related to filing of DIR-3 KYC i.e. Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 have been notified w.e.f 25th July 2019. Article explains about Who need to file DIR-3 KYC, Who need to file DIR-3 KYC-WEB, What is the due date to file these forms, What happens […]

Forensic Auditing: Much required tool in current era of Frauds

August 30, 2019 3345 Views 1 comment Print

The article briefly explains the concept of Forensic Auditing and the use of the technique in the detection of the frauds. The relevance of the concept has been highlighted -especially in the emerging scenario of continuous development in the fields of accounting and auditing. The article also touches upon the various  inter-related concepts and the vital areas where the technique of Forensic Auditing can be best used in detecting the misappropriations and manipulations in the financial as well as operational matters. 

Applicability of Companies Act, 2013 based on Limits

August 30, 2019 159791 Views 22 comments Print

Applicability of Provision under Companies Act, 2013 Based On Limit related to XBRL, CARO, Cash Flow Statement, Internal Auditor, Certification of Annual Return by a Company Secretary in practice,  Signing of Annual Return by a Company , Secretarial Audit, Independent Director, Managing Director/ Whole Time Director, Key Managerial Personnel, Auditors Committee, Vigil Mechanism, Related Party […]

Whether MGT-9 required to be attached with Directors Report?

August 30, 2019 67773 Views 1 comment Print

Author discusses following questions related to Directors Report: I. Whether Companies need to attach MGT-9 with Directors Report for F.Y. ending 31.03.2019? II. Whether Companies are required to publish Annual Return on its Website? III. Practically annual Return prepare after AGM and Directors’ Report prepare before AGM. Therefore, How to publish give link of publication […]

Appointment of Nodal Officer under IEPF Rules

August 30, 2019 30969 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Notification Dated 14th August, 2019 notified ‘Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2019‘,  w.e.f. 20th August, 2019. New Rule 7(2B) ‘The details of the Nodal Officer and Deputy Nodal Officer duly indicating his or her designation, postal address, telephone and mobile number and company authorized e-mail ID shall […]

Procedure for seeking extension of date for Holding AGM of Company

August 30, 2019 88692 Views 2 comments Print

Procedure for Seeking Extension of Date for Holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Company Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that every company other than a one person company shall in each year hold an Annual General Meeting of its shareholders and not more than fifteen months shall elapse between the […]

Application to NCLT for Repayment of Deposit under Section 73(4)

August 29, 2019 6333 Views 1 comment Print

As per Section 73 (4) of Companies Act, 2013, where a company fails to repay the deposit or part thereof or any interest thereon, the depositor concerned may apply to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for an order directing the company to pay the sum due or for any loss or damage incurred by him as a result of such non-payment and for such other orders as the NCLT may deem fit.

Pune Court notified as Special under companies Act for 8 districts of Maharashtra

August 28, 2019 1395 Views 0 comment Print

Court of District Judge-1 and Additional Sessions Judge, Pune- designated as special court for Pune, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of the State of Maharashtra under for the purpose of providing speedy trial of offences punishable with imprisonment of two years or more under Companies Act, 2013

Greater Mumbai Court notified as Special under companies Act for Maharashtra except 8 districts

August 28, 2019 1344 Views 0 comment Print

Presiding Officers of Court No’s. 37 and 58 of the City Civil and Sessions Court, Greater Mumbai is designated as special Court for Whole State of Maharashtra except Pune, Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Solapur, Satara, Sangli, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of the State of Maharashtra. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 28th […]

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