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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 708 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 435 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 336 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 786 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 4680 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 17217 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 42 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 39 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 48 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 177 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 429 Views 0 comment Print


23 FAQ’s on DPT-3 Form Filing- Answered in ICSI Webinar

June 22, 2019 225855 Views 13 comments Print

1. Filing of DPT-3: DPT-3 has to be filed in two ways: (i) One-time return- 01.04.2014 to  31.03.2019 (Amount received and outstanding) (ii) Annual Return- 01.04.2018 to 31.03.2019 (Amount outstanding)

Resignation of Director under Companies Act, 2013

June 22, 2019 74781 Views 1 comment Print

Resignation of Director Hello friends greetings for the day, in the current article we will discuss about resignation of directors as provided in Companies Act 2013, its Rules and implications of the same Manner of Resignation As per sec 168(1) of Companies act 2013, A director may resign from his office by giving a notice […]

Appointment of Auditors for Companies other than Government Companies

June 22, 2019 6015 Views 0 comment Print

For a newly incorporated Company: The Board within 30 days from the date of incorporation of the Company, shall appoint the first auditor of the Company who shall hold office of the statutory auditor from the conclusion of that Board Meeting till the conclusion of First AGM of the Company and is liable to sign […]

7 Points to be considered while filling form DPT-3

June 22, 2019 3894 Views 0 comment Print

Pursuant to rule 16 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, MCA has come up with the notification on 22nd January 2019 with respect of filling of e-form DPT-3 for those amounts which not considered as deposits. Here are the few points which must be considered while filling the form DPT-3. 

Effect of non filing of E-Form Active

June 22, 2019 46053 Views 2 comments Print

As per MCA notice flashed on its website, in case eForm ACTIVe is not filed by the Company on or before June 15, 2019, the compliance status for such company shall be marked as ‘ACTIVE Non-compliant’ and Directors of such ‘ACTIVE non-compliant’ companies shall be marked as ‘Director of ACTIVE non-compliant company’.

Deposit under Companies Act, 2013- 16 things to know

June 22, 2019 52875 Views 6 comments Print

1. Whether loan from LLP shall be considered as Non- Deposit? As per definition of deposit loan from LLP doesn’t covered in exempted list therefore same shall be considered as Deposit for the Companies. 2. Whether Private Limited Company can accept loan from LLP. As loan from LLP shall be considered as deposit. Private Limited […]

Form DPT-3- One Time Return- 28 FAQs

June 22, 2019 164526 Views 19 comments Print

Form DPT-3- One Time Return- 13 FAQs – Updated on 22.06.2019 based on MCA Webinar on 17th June 2019 Q 1. What are the objectives of e-Form DPT-3? Ans. The objectives of the form are: One time return for disclosures in respect of receipts not considered as deposits as per the Act and the rules […]

Provision for Acceptance of Loan From Shareholders by Private Limited Companies

June 22, 2019 242616 Views 10 comments Print

In this editorial author discusses about Provisions of loan from shareholders by Private Limited Company, Process of acceptance of loan from shareholder, Treatment of such loan in DPT-3, Balance Sheet etc.

Private company- Advantages, Formation, Compliances & Dissolution

June 21, 2019 2157 Views 0 comment Print

Private Company In This Modern Era If One Wish To Be An Entrepreneur Then Private Limited Company Is The Best Option To Come Out With A Best Entrepreneurship. Where By There will be less compliances and cost with a lots of benefits. And The Formation of the Company At The very Nominal Cost. Advantages of […]

Common FAQ on Company Act, 2013

June 20, 2019 19443 Views 0 comment Print

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON COMPANIES ACT, 2013 There are many confusions on provisions of Companies Act, 2013, so I am prepared some common frequently asked questions based on the interpretation of provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the rules made there under as also the clarifications, notifications and orders issued by the Ministry of Corporate […]

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