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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 432 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 783 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 17208 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 141 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 39 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 36 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 168 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 417 Views 0 comment Print


Companies (Incorporation) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2019

June 7, 2019 10851 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Incorporation) Sixth Amendment Rules, 2019– MCA notifies new Form No. INC-32 (SPICe form) Application for grant of License to an existing company under section 8 vide notification No. G.S.R. 411(E) dated 7th June, 2019. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 7th June, 2019 G.S.R. 411(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections […]

Company Law Series Chapter 2(B) Incorporation of Section 8 Companies

June 6, 2019 1587 Views 0 comment Print

The Steps for incorporating a Section 8 company are as under: (1) The promoter of the proposed entity will apply to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for reservation of name in Form (2) Once name is reserved, an application will be made for obtaining licence in Form No. INC 12. The application shall be accompanied […]

Statutory Audit Report Format for Public Limited Companies

June 6, 2019 38454 Views 1 comment Print

Draft Statutory Audit Report Format for F.Y. 2018-19 for Public Limited Companies. Note : The items shown with Red Font are possible alternative reporting based on client circumstances. Kindly apply your judgement and professional skepticism in using the appropriate reporting. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT To The Members of ________________ Limited Report on the audit of the […]

6 Corporate Law Update for May 2019

June 6, 2019 798 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains about DIR-3 KYC required to be filed every year, Active form filing due date extended till 15 June, 2019, Filing of form DPT-3 – One time and Annually, SEBI Exit Order In Respect Of Magadh Stock Exchange Limited (Derecognised),  Permitting Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) to invest in Municipal Bonds and LLP Compliance- Filing […]

Statutory Audit Report Format for Private Limited Companies

June 5, 2019 633924 Views 34 comments Print

Draft Statutory Audit Report Format for F.Y. 2018-19 for Private Limited Companies. Note : The items shown with Red Font are possible alternative reporting based on client circumstances. Kindly apply your judgement and professional skepticism in using the appropriate reporting. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT To The Members of ________________ Private Limited Report on the audit of […]

Debentures-issue of debentures for Individuals

June 4, 2019 25176 Views 0 comment Print

Work required to do before calling of Meeting: Identify the person to whom you will issue Debentures. Prepare the list of such persons to whom offer to subscribe debenture will give. Prepare Draft offer letter under PAS-4. Identify the debenture trustee (in case of the offer for subscription is for more than 500 persons). If […]

All about MSME disclosure requirements in Financial Statements

June 4, 2019 261618 Views 5 comments Print

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 strengthens provisions relating to delayed payments to MSME’s by specifying a maximum credit period and higher penal interest if delayed beyond that period. If there is a delay in payment, companies will have to mention the reason for such delay in the statement of accounts. In this regards, Let us understand the current provisions relating to delayed payments to the MSME suppliers.

Statutory Registers & Records to maintain under Companies Act 2013

June 4, 2019 29607 Views 0 comment Print

The Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) and the rules made there under  lays down that every Company incorporated under the Act has to maintain Statutory Registers (the Registers) and Records. The Registers need to maintained and updated eventually and should be kept at the Registered Office of the Company. Some of the Registers are required […]

NCLAT order allowing re-opening of books and re-casting of financial statements of IL&FS valid: SC

June 4, 2019 2352 Views 0 comment Print

Hari Sankaran Vs Union of India & amp (Supreme Court of India) Civil Appeal No. 3747 of 2019 titled Hari Sankaran vs. Union of India & Others filed by Ex-Director of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited before the Apex Court has been dismissed by the Hon’ble Court. The Civil Appeal No.3747/2019 was filed by […]

Text of Charge sheet Filed by SFIO against IL&FS

June 4, 2019 18180 Views 0 comment Print

That during investigation it was revealed that IL&FS  Financial Services Ltd. (hereinafter as ‘IFIN’) is one of the subsidiary companies of the IL&FS Group, whose investigation has also been ordered by MCA as stated above.

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