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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 348 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 747 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 45 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 42 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 51 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


Key Highlights on DIR-3 KYC

July 26, 2019 1728 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 vide notification dated 25th July 2019 Key summary for your reference. 1. E-Form DIR-3 KYC is to be filed by an individual who holds Director Identification Number (“DIN”) or Designated Partner Identification Number (“DPIN”) and is filing his KYC details for the first time or by the […]

Disqualification of Directors

July 26, 2019 31284 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Reasons for : Striking Off Companies & Disqualifying Directors, Circumstances Under Which A Director is Disqualified, Consequences of Disqualification and Remedies Available For Removal Of Disqualification. THE BOMBAY HC HAS TAGGED ALONG ALL THE PENDING WRIT PETITIONS WITH RESPECT TO DISQUALIFICATION & PLACED THEM FOR HEARING ON 10TH JULY, 2019.(1) I. Reasons for […]

DIR-3 KYC / DIR-3-KYC-WEB – What you should know

July 26, 2019 24003 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 have been notified w.e.f 25th July 2019 EFORM DIR-3 KYC applicable in two cases: Case 1: Where the individual who holds DIN and is filing his KYC details for the first time Case 2: Where the individual DIN holder who has already filed his KYC […]

Introduction of DIR-3 KYC WEB

July 26, 2019 3069 Views 0 comment Print

Every individual who holds a Director Identification Number (DIN) as on 31st March of a financial year as per these rules shall, submit e-form DIR-3-KYC for the said financial year to the Central Government on or before 30th September of immediate next financial year.

Key Changes proposed in Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019,

July 26, 2019 1296 Views 0 comment Print

Key Changes proposed in the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which are in addition to the changes made though Ordinance w.e.f. 02.11.2018 1. Section 26– Matters to be stated in prospectus The requirement of registration of prospectus to be replaced with filing of prospectus with the Registrar. 2. Section 29 – Public offer of securities to […]

Lok Sabha approves new Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019

July 26, 2019 1602 Views 0 comment Print

AS PASSED BY LOK SABHA ON 26.07.2019 Bill No. 189-C of 2019 THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019 A BILL further to amend the Companies Act, 2013. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventieth Year of the Republic of India as follows:— 1. Short title and commencement. (1) This Act may be called the Companies […]

Analysis of SBO (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules

July 26, 2019 50901 Views 3 comments Print

Analysis of SBO (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules (Applicability, Amendments, E-forms, Definitions, , Penal Provisions etc.) Attention (Dont’s miss the deadline 31.07.2019): Form BEN-2 (Return to the Registrar in respect of declaration under Section 90) notified vide the Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) second Amendment Rules, 2019 dated 1st July 2019 is available for filing purposes now […]

Insight on Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, as introduced in Lok Sabha

July 26, 2019 1488 Views 1 comment Print

Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 (Bill) is introduced to replace the second ordinance. Earlier, a bill to replace the first ordinance, the bill which passed in Lok Sabha in January 4, 2019 and which could not get through in Rajya Sabha, and hence the second ordinance was promulgated in February 21, 2019.

MCA Updates on eForm DIR-3 KYC & LLP Forms

July 26, 2019 12807 Views 1 comment Print

1. Please be aware that the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2019 have been notified w.e.f 25th July 2019. As per the said notification: i) eForm DIR-3 KYC is to be filed by an individual who holds DIN and is filing his KYC details for the first time or by the […]

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2019

July 25, 2019 4668 Views 0 comment Print

FEE FOR FILING e- Form DIR-3 KYC or DIR-3 KYC-WEB under rule 12A of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

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