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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 702 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 426 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 357 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 771 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 17202 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 744 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 366 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 36 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 42 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 153 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 393 Views 0 comment Print


Draft format of Application for surrender of DIN and Affidavit 

May 22, 2019 72366 Views 0 comment Print

Draft format of DIR-5 Attachments – Application for surrender of DIN and Affidavit by Director This article contains the draft format of: 1. Application required to be filed as an attachment of form DIR-5 to surrender DIN of those Directors who have multiple DIN. 2. And Affidavit for the same. ————————————— Date: ______ To, The […]

NFRA-1 and it’s applicability to Companies

May 22, 2019 5520 Views 0 comment Print

Form NFRA-1 is notified by MCA vide Notification dated 13th November 2018 for the purpose of Notice to the Authority by a body corporate regarding its auditor. Provision: Pursuant to section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 3(2) and 3(3) of the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 2018. Classes of companies and bodies […]

Forced Merger in the history of India – Classic example of Limited Liability of a Company

May 21, 2019 8784 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court recently set aside order of compulsory and forced merger between 63 Moons Technologies Ltd (Formerly known as Financial Technologies India Ltd FTIL) and its subsidiary National Spot Exchange of India Ltd (NSEL). It was the first time in history that Govt. invoked Section 396, for non-government companies, which provides merger in the public […]

Analysis of Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 

May 21, 2019 3066 Views 1 comment Print

Amendments in Section 89 & 90 was one of the major amendments brought in by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017. Later on, MCA on June 14, 2018  through notification, has enforced the amended provisions of Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013 and has introduced the Companies  (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018

List of details required for Form MSME-1 & DPT-3

May 21, 2019 10374 Views 0 comment Print

Brief of the Details required for the purpose of MSME-1 & DPT-3 Details required for Form MSME-1 1. Total outstanding amount as on the date of notification i.e. 22ndJanuary 2019. 2. of Supplies for which the amount is due for more than 45 Days from the date of supply of Goods or Services. 3. Particulars […]

Draft Acknowledgement letter by Trust to Company in Case of CSR

May 21, 2019 21519 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Acknowledgement letter by Trust to Company On the letter head of the Trust Date… To, ABC Ltd, Address Sub: A BIG THANKS FOR YOUR GRATITUDE Dear Sir, We acknowledge with grateful thanks your kind donation of Rupees …………….vide Cheque No…………….. dated……………… to………………… Trust. We are enclosing our receipt no……………….. dated……………. We wish to express […]

MSME- I Form- Compliance Under Companies Act 2013

May 21, 2019 31608 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains Law Governing the file of MSME- I Form  as notified vide Notification Date 22-01-2019, Due Date to File Return, Important Definition, Details Required in Form MSME-I, Procedure to file Form MSME-I, Penalty for Non-Filing of Form MSME-1 and Exemptions to the Rule related to filing of Form MSME-I. Governing Law MCA wide order […]

ICSI Guidance Note on Report of Board of Directors

May 21, 2019 4860 Views 0 comment Print

The Board’s Report is an important means of communication by the Board of Directors of a company with its stakeholders. The Board’s Report provides the stakeholders with both financial and non-financial information, including the performance and prospects of the company, relevant changes in the management and capital structure, recommendations as to the distribution of profits, […]

4 Latest Company Law / MCA Updates

May 21, 2019 8394 Views 2 comments Print

I. Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2019. Insertion of New Rule 12B: ♠ In case Company fails to file e-form Active form before due date (i.e. 15thJune, 2019) then status of DIN of director of company shall be marked as “Directors of ACTIVE non- compliant Company”. ♠ Once director will file […]

MSME FORM I – New Lease of Life for Micro & Small Enterprises

May 20, 2019 16185 Views 2 comments Print

Recently, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced MSME FORM I pursuant to Order 2 & 3 dated 22 January, 2019 issued under Section 405 of the Companies Act, 2013 for furnishing Initial and Half Yearly return with the Registrar of Companies with respect to outstanding payments to Micro or Small enterprises. The intention of introducing […]

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