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Companies Act

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 33 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 354 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 219 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 273 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 672 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 4650 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 17112 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 741 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 1791 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 1374 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 132 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 348 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 249 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ROC Penalises Company for Missing Contact Details on Letterhead

Company Law : ROC Cuttack imposed penalties for failure to print mandatory contact information on company letterheads under Section 12(3)(c). Th...

May 16, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Company Letterheads Lacked Mandatory Contact Details

Company Law : ROC Cuttack penalised a company and its directors for violating Section 12(3)(c) of the Companies Act after finding that official ...

May 16, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Company Failed to Appoint Mandatory CFO for Six Years

Company Law : ROC Cuttack penalised a company and its directors for not appointing a whole-time Chief Financial Officer despite paid-up capital ...

May 16, 2026 1710 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Appoint Independent Directors After Crossing ₹100 Crore Turnover

Company Law : ROC Delhi penalised a company and its directors after it failed to appoint mandatory independent directors despite crossing the pr...

May 16, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposes Penalty as MGT-14 Was Filed Several Years After Passing Resolutions

Company Law : ROC Delhi penalised a company and its directors after special resolutions relating to preferential allotment were filed years beyo...

May 16, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print


ICSI represents on Name Availability, Company Incorporation, DIR 3 KYC & DIN Issues

August 25, 2018 3195 Views 0 comment Print

This is in continuation to the meeting held with your goodself on August 16,2018. As you are kindly aware, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has always pioneered the cause of good governance, the implementation of the law in true letter and spirit while keeping in sight the best interests of all stakeholders.

ICSI represents on 7 Practical issues in Companies Law Rules

August 25, 2018 7257 Views 0 comment Print

Sir, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has always championed the implementation of the provisions of the law in true letter and spirit so as to promote and pursue good corporate governance. At the same time it has always held an empathetic view towards the concerns of the stakeholders.

DIR-3 KYC – A step towards updating directors databse (Updated)

August 23, 2018 41235 Views 19 comments Print

This article is about DIR-3 KYC form notified by MCA, for updating its directors database. This will help you to know about the requirements for filing and consequences of non-filing of the form.

5 Recent Amendment in Companies Act, 2013

August 22, 2018 11667 Views 0 comment Print

1. Companies (Registration Offices And Fees) Third Amendment Rules, 2018– Fee For Filing DIR3-KYC MCA vide its notification dated July 05, 2018 issued Companies (Registration Offices And Fees)  Third Amendment Rules, 2018  in order to amend its existing rules Companies (Registration Offices And Fees)  Rules, 2014. These rules will came in to force w.e.f.  July […]

Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2018

August 21, 2018 4194 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has notified new format of Form No. DIR-3 KYC and extended due date of filing DIR-3 KYC from 31st August, 2018 to 15th September, 2018 vide Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2018.

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2018

August 21, 2018 56067 Views 4 comments Print

MCA has extended the last date of filing DIR -3KYC without any filing fees upto 15/09/2018 from 31/08/2018. The fees of ₹5,000/- shall be applicable & payable on all delayed filings w.e.f 16/09/2018. The Same been done by amending Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 vide Notification dated 21st August 2018 or via Companies […]

Curious Case of Section 42 – Private Placement: Companies Act, 2013!

August 21, 2018 15822 Views 0 comment Print

Earlier, section 42, that is private placement offer was to be only to select group of persons not being more than 50 except in case of Qualified Institutional Investors and employees covered under Employee Stock Option Scheme. The new amendment, Rules 14 states that this number shall now stand increased from 50 to 200 in any financial year.

Remedies Available To Disqualified Directors under Companies Act, 2013

August 20, 2018 20430 Views 2 comments Print

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) in September, 2017 took an outrageous step and struck off many Companies who had done not their filing for a period of two financial years believing that the Companies are not doing any business in accordance with Section 248 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and consequently, disqualified their Directors […]

Auditors Resignations Raises Critical Eyebrow

August 19, 2018 31890 Views 1 comment Print

The resignation of an auditor can be a critical and highly exposed event with serious implications for the company and the auditors themselves. Resignation, particularly in debatable circumstances, can expose auditors to various risks, including the risk of litigation from creditors, investors and the company. Although auditors’ resignations have attracted substantial regulators attention in recent […]

Significant Beneficial Ownership- Lifting Corporate Veil

August 18, 2018 5598 Views 3 comments Print

Companies Act, 2013 Act merely provided for the investigation into the Beneficial Ownership of the company by the central government (CG), if it deems fit. However, section 22 of the Amendment Act contains completely revamped provisions relating to SBO

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