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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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Foundation of FCRA – Foreign Contribution & Eligibility

Corporate Law : Understand foreign contribution, FCRA eligibility, Section 2(1)(h), Section 3 prohibitions, and registration requirements under th...

July 9, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55155 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3465 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1077 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9450 Views 1 comment Print

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 1464 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 5289 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 3717 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16281 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print


Private Companies Exemptions Under the Companies Act, 2013

August 19, 2019 95574 Views 5 comments Print

AS PER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2013 SL NO. SECTION/RULES APPLICABILITY ANALYSIS 1.       Rule 9A of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 (Dematerialization of Shares) Every unlisted public company shall – (a) Issue the securities only in dematerialized form; and (b) Facilitate dematerialization of all its existing securities   Not […]

Nidhi Amendments Rules, 2019- Analysis

August 19, 2019 4512 Views 0 comment Print

Nidhi Amendments Rules, 2019 were notified by MCA on 01st July 2019 and are effective from 15th August 2019. Vide this notification MCA inserted Rule 3A. Declaration of Nidhis, Rule 23A. Compliance with rule 3A by certain Nidhis and 23B. Companies declared as Nidhis under previous company law to file Form NDH-4 in Nidhi rules, […]

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2019- Analysis

August 19, 2019 17595 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, The Ministry of Corporate Affairs came up with a notification dated 16th August, 2019 pursuant to which the Central government notifies the Companies (Share Capital And Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2019 to further amend the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014:- 1. In Rule 4, in sub-rule (1) of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) […]

Corporate Social Responsibility | Companies Act 2013 | Section 135

August 18, 2019 2757 Views 0 comment Print

1.  Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is applicable to all Companies during the immediately preceding financial year having: Net profit before tax of Rs. 5 Crore or more or Networth of Rs. 500 Crore or more or Turnover of Rs. 1,000 Crore or more 2. In this regard, […]

National Financial Reporting Authority Rules

August 18, 2019 1284 Views 0 comment Print

National Financial Reporting Authority Rules National Financial Reporting Authority is a body proposed in Companies Act, 2013 for the establishment and enforcement of accounting and auditing standards and oversight the work of auditors. Which Body Corporates will be covered by NFRA ? The Authority shall have power to monitor and enforce compliance with accounting standards […]

Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013- New compliance regime

August 18, 2019 6660 Views 1 comment Print

A mandatory community social service as per Section 135 of The Companies Act, 2013 with penal implications for non compliance Eligibility Criteria Every Company having: a) A net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more OR b) Annual turnover of Rs. 1000 crore or more OR c) A net profit of Rs 5 crore or […]

Summary of Changes in Equity shares with differential rights

August 17, 2019 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of Changes in Equity shares with differential rights after Amendment dated 16.08.2019 MCA issued a notification dated 16.08.2019, to amend the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, which shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The Aim of the government has relaxed norms for shares with […]

Incorporation of Section 8 Companies: INC 12 not required to be filed

August 17, 2019 9762 Views 1 comment Print

Companies (Incorporation) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2019 dated 7th June, 2019, With a view to simplify the process for incorporating Section 8 Companies, requirement of prior filing of INC-12 for new section-8 companies is being dispensed. So the Process of Incorporation of Section 8 Companies is now simple as the process of incorporation of other Companies. […]

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2019

August 16, 2019 8436 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These rules may be called the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Amendment Rules, 2019. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

IEPF Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2019

August 14, 2019 18147 Views 0 comment Print

These rules may be called the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Second Amendment Rules, 2019.

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