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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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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

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 786 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 486 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 4893 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 18039 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 801 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 1806 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 1407 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 171 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 417 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 384 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 339 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 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

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 ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

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...

May 21, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

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...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Internal Audit under Companies Act, 2013: Thresholds, Appointment & Reporting Obligations

December 2, 2025 5778 Views 0 comment Print

Learn which companies must appoint internal auditors under Section 138, the eligibility criteria, and the statutory compliance steps to follow.

Board Resolution for Applying for International Securities Identification Number

December 2, 2025 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Format of Board Resolution for Applying for International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE __th (__/2025-26) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF (name of the company), HELD ON (day), (month) (date), (year), AT (time) (IST) AT THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE COMPANY SITUATED AT (address) TO CONSIDER AND […]

ROC Mumbai Imposes ₹80 lakh Penalty for Violating Private Placement Rules

December 2, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

This order highlights penalties for failing to keep private placement application money in a separate bank account. It clarifies that both the company and directors are collectively liable under Section 42(10).

MCA Imposes ₹3 Lakh Penalty for Non-Maintenance of Registered Office

December 2, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai penalizes a company and its directors ₹1,00,000 each for failing to maintain a registered office under Section 12(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Big Relief for Small Companies: MCA Notifies Higher Turnover & Capital Thresholds

December 2, 2025 5871 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment raises capital and turnover limits to the highest ever, enabling more companies to qualify for reduced compliance. expanded thresholds unlock major regulatory and cost benefits.

MCA Imposes Penalty for Not Using Separate Bank Account for Private Placement

December 2, 2025 1662 Views 0 comment Print

Justo Realfintech Limited and its directors fined for failing to keep application money in a separate bank account under Section 42(6) of the Companies Act.

ROC Mumbai Fines Company for Failing to Attach CSR Report with Board Report

December 2, 2025 897 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai penalizes Pan Gulf Technologies and its MD for failing to attach the annual CSR report with the Board Report for FY 2022-23 under Section 134(3)(o).

₹45 Lakh Penalty for Not Keeping Private Placement Money in Separate Account

December 2, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

The company voluntarily disclosed non-compliance with private placement fund rules, but penalties were still imposed. The judgment shows that proactive disclosure does not eliminate liability under Section 42(10) of the Companies Act.

₹3.5 Lakh Penalty imposed for Failure to Attach CSR Report in Board Report

December 2, 2025 309 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai imposed penalties on a company and its officer for not including the Annual CSR Report in the Board Report for FY 2021-22. The ruling emphasizes strict compliance with Section 134(3)(o).

₹6 lakh Penalty imposed for Delay in Audit Committee Constitution

December 2, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

A delay of nearly eight years in meeting independent director and Audit Committee requirements resulted in fines totaling ₹6 lakh. The judgment reinforces the personal liability of officers for ongoing statutory defaults.

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