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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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ROC Compliance for F.Y 2023-24 in year 2024-25

Corporate Law : Ensure compliance with ROC filing requirements for the financial year 2023-24 in 2024-25. Understand deadlines for various e-Forms...

May 18, 2024 96 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Appointment of Internal Auditor: Section 138 Companies Act 2013

Company Law : Understand the mandate of appointing internal auditors as per Section 138 of the Companies Act 2013. Explore the criteria for mand...

May 17, 2024 798 Views 0 comment Print

Compounding under section 441 of companies act, 2013

Company Law : Learn about compounding under the Companies Act, 2013, its concept, procedure, and benefits, helping companies resolve unintention...

May 17, 2024 285 Views 0 comment Print

Shareholders Agreement: A key to protection of rights of shareholders

Company Law : Learn how shareholders agreements safeguard rights and outline responsibilities. Discover their role in corporate governance and l...

May 17, 2024 768 Views 3 comments Print

Regulatory Framework for Foreign Companies under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : Article explains provisions of Chapter XXII of Companies Act, 2013, governing establishment & commencement of operations by forei...

May 16, 2024 1134 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICMAI Advisory: Unit of Measure & Cost Audit Report Submission

CA, CS, CMA : ICMAI issues advisory for members regarding Annexures in Cost Audit Reports & timely submission. Ensure compliance for statutory r...

May 10, 2024 258 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI CCM Dhiraj Khandelwal clarifies on NFRA Order

Company Law : Delve into the NFRA order controversy with detailed analysis on penalty imposition, opinion disparities, and key issues. Gain insi...

April 30, 2024 9831 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA Seeks Feedback to Enhance Claims Settlement Process

Company Law : IEPFA invites stakeholders to share insights on streamlining claims settlement process under the Companies Act, 2013. Deadline: Ap...

March 16, 2024 315 Views 0 comment Print

FRQRR Analysis: NFRA Review of PSP Projects Ltd. Financial Reporting Quality

Company Law : Dive into NFRA detailed Financial Reporting Quality Review (FRQRR) of PSP Projects Ltd. Uncover high and low impact observations, ...

February 24, 2024 495 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Cost Records Maintenance and Audit under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on Maintenance of Cost Records and Audit thereof U...

February 17, 2024 1227 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delhi HC Denies Interim Relief on NFRA Penalties in Reliance Capital Audit

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court refuses interim relief against NFRA penalties imposed on CAs and CA firm in the Reliance Capital audit lapses cas...

May 17, 2024 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC Directs on Nidhi Companies: Operations Shouldn’t Become Impossible

Company Law : Kerala High Court issues directions on Nidhi Companies' status, highlighting concerns over recent amendments, financial regulation...

May 5, 2024 237 Views 0 comment Print

SC verdict on jurisdiction of Special Courts under IBC, 2016

Corporate Law : Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board of India Vs Satyanarayan Bankatlal Malu & Ors (Supreme Court of India) The recent Supreme Cour...

April 21, 2024 282 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80IA deduction not available to persons executing works contract: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : Learn why AJR Infra's deduction claim under section 80IA of the Income Tax Act was rejected by ITAT Mumbai, citing its role as a w...

April 12, 2024 390 Views 0 comment Print

Google India App Store Fee Policy: CCI denies Interim Relief to Informants

Corporate Law : Read about the interim relief denial by Competition Commission of India in the case of People Interactive India Private Limited vs...

March 21, 2024 87 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


NFRA Penalizes RCFL Auditors with ₹2.5 Crore Fine for Audit Misconduct

Company Law : The NFRA fines Shridhar & Associates and CA Ajay Vastani for professional misconduct in auditing RCFL's financials for FY 2018-19....

May 17, 2024 6081 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of e-Form CHG-4 for satisfaction of Charges: MCA imposes ₹19.50 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : MCA imposes hefty penalties on Pratapraisons Textiles Pvt Ltd & directors for failing to file e-Form CHG-4 for charge satisfaction...

May 13, 2024 3042 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to Dematerialize Shares: MCA Levies Penalty

Company Law : Learn about the penalty imposed on Shree Auro Iron Limited and its Managing Director for violating dematerialization rules under t...

May 12, 2024 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of e-Form DIR-12 for Additional Director regularisation: MCA Imposes ₹6 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : MCA imposes Rs. 6 Lakh penalty on M/s Peoples International & Services Pvt Ltd and its directors for failure to file e-Form DIR-12...

May 11, 2024 2217 Views 0 comment Print

Non-passing of Resolution before before raising loan: MCA imposes ₹4 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : Read about the penalty imposed by MCA under Companies Act, 2013 for not passing a resolution before raising a loan. Detailed analy...

May 11, 2024 9195 Views 0 comment Print


Govt may introduce Governance code for unlisted companies

November 20, 2009 610 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is all set to introduce a governance code for unlisted companies on the lines of the one for listed firms to encourage more companies to register on the stock exchanges. Elaborate disclosures and compliance with governance code is seen as one big reason why many companies do not want to raise public funds and list on exchanges.

No ceiling for managerial remuneration in Companies Law Bill 2009

November 10, 2009 327 Views 0 comment Print

The new Bill, which is likely to come up in the Budget session in 2010, proposes no cap on the remuneration of CEOs, letting the shareholders decide the issue. Thanks to the Companies Law Bill 2009, the expression ‘shareholders’ democracy’ is gaining in popularity. The Government argues that shareholders should have a say in deciding the managerial remuneration. But what does shareholders democracy actually mean?

Government planning to allow section 25 companies to set up higher educational institutions

November 10, 2009 2930 Views 0 comment Print

The government is planning to permit corporate houses to set up higher educational institutions — like multi-disciplinary universities and colleges — by floating a separate not-for-profit entity under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956.

MAT applicable on capital gains included in book even if same is not liable to be taxed

November 6, 2009 35550 Views 1 comment Print

In the present case, it is not in dispute that the long term capital gain earned by the assessee is included in the net profit determined as per P&L account prepared as per Part II and Part III of Schedule VI to the Companies Act. In other words, it is not the case of die assessee that the capital gain earned by the assessee was not included in the net profit determined as per P&L account of the assessee prepared under the Companies Act.

Meaning, reason and legal provisions related to Hostile Takeover

September 19, 2009 6140 Views 0 comment Print

What is meant by Hostile Takeover? Hostile Takeover is a type of acquisition in which, the company being purchased (Target Company) does not want to be purchased at all, or does not want to be purchased by a particular buyer (Acquirer) that is making a bid. In other words, the Acquirer intends to gain control […]

Sneak peek into the ‘Secretarial Standards’

September 18, 2009 973 Views 0 comment Print

As we all know that The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has listed out numerous accounting principles and rules which are to be followed by the auditor fraternity while auditing the organizations they are appointed to audit for. ICAI has also introduced the Accounting Standards, most popularly called as ‘AS’ which are supplementary […]

SCODA proposed disclosure of audited balance sheet on a half-yearly basis by listed companies

September 16, 2009 324 Views 0 comment Print

Presently, all registered companies in India are required, inter-alia, under section 210 of the Companies Act, 1956 to lay down before its share holders, during its annual general meeting, a balance sheet, providing a statement of assets and liabilities of the company as at the end of the financial year. In terms of the above […]

Status of private limited company if shareholders exceed 50 and importance of records of ROC

September 14, 2009 1294 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court inter alia on prerequisites for conversion of a private company into a public company – It is not the records of the Registrar of Companies which determines the status of a company but the definition of a “private company” or “public company” as defined in section 3(1)(iii) and 3(1)(iv) of the Companies Act, 1956; having regard to the definition

Recognition can not be denied U/s. 80G (5) only on the ground that the particulars of donors are not provided by Institution or fund

September 9, 2009 2865 Views 0 comment Print

We have considered the rival submissions and perused the material on record. In our considered view , the reasons advanced by the learned CIT for refusing to grant continuation of recognition u/s 80G(5) are superfluous and do not stand to legal scrutiny within the meaning of section 80G(5).

Requirement and procedure for obtaining commencement of business certificate

September 9, 2009 36219 Views 0 comment Print

Certificate of Commencement of Business: Procedural Analysis The date of incorporation of a company may not be the date of commencement of business. A private company and a public limited company not having share capital are not required to comply with any other formalities and may commence its business activities immediately after obtaining the certificate of incorporation from the […]

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