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.
Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...
Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...
Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...
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...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...
Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...
Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...
Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...
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...
Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...
Vishnupriya Tawania Cross-border mergers & acquisitions have become common in this era of globalisation, when two or more companies come together to form a completely new entity or merge into one existing company, which may or may not relate to businesses of those companies. This process involves transfer of property rights, assets and liabilities and […]
Filing requirements are based on company status as on 31 March 2025, not the revised definition taking effect later. Companies crossing ₹4 crore capital or ₹40 crore turnover must file MGT-7.
Companies falling under revised small company thresholds can choose whether to maintain dematerialization compliance. Non-filing of PAS-6 is legally acceptable.
After the revised Small Company definition takes effect, private companies that fall under the new limits are no longer bound by Rule 9B. Their ISIN becomes optional, and PAS-6 filing is not required.
A clear overview of the legal and procedural requirements for transferring shares between non-residents. Explains valuation, documentation, approvals, and statutory updates.
Explains the strict consequences for failing to meet CSR spending and transfer obligations under Section 135. Highlights how penalties are imposed and the key compliance takeaway for companies.
Explains how Section 113 permits companies to authorize individuals to attend and vote at meetings through board resolutions. Key takeaway: corporate bodies participate legally only through formally appointed representatives.
A complete overview of the statutory process for raising capital through a rights issue, including offer preparation, allotment, filings, and timelines.
Section 135 mandates companies above certain thresholds to spend 2% of profits on social initiatives, establish CSR committees, and disclose activities in annual reports for transparency and accountability.
A company and its directors were penalized under Section 450 for distributing an excess interim dividend due to miscalculated tax provisions, highlighting the need for accurate financial reporting.
