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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 516 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 18276 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 1809 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 180 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 102 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


ROC Penalises Startup Company for Not Filing Vehicle Loan Charges

November 28, 2025 495 Views 0 comment Print

The company failed to comply with statutory charge registration requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, attracting financial penalties on officers in default.

Penalty Imposed for Filing Financial Statements Without CS Signature

November 28, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi penalised the company and officers for submitting FY 2022-23 financials without the Company Secretary’s signature, highlighting Section 134 compliance requirements and corporate governance obligations.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Allottee Details in PAS-3 Filing

November 28, 2025 612 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed reduced penalties after a company failed to disclose PAN and email IDs of allottees in a private placement return. The order holds the lapse a Rule 14(6) violation punishable under Section 450, with relief granted under Section 446B.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Allottee PAN in PAS-3 Filing

November 28, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed penalties after a company failed to disclose PAN of allottees in a private placement return. The ruling confirms that omissions under Rule 14(6) attract Section 450 penalties, even for voluntary reporting.

MCA imposes Penalty for errors in PAS-3 filing during loan-to-equity conversion

November 27, 2025 2091 Views 0 comment Print

The company and officers were penalized for errors in PAS-3 e-form filing during loan-to-equity conversion, highlighting the importance of accurate procedural compliance under the Companies Act.

Fractional Shares and Producer LLPs Set for Inclusion in New Amendment Bill

November 26, 2025 3132 Views 0 comment Print

MCA’s new Bill introduces fractional shares and Producer LLPs, boosting retail investment access and reducing compliance for farmer groups and agro-entities.

MCA Considers Exempting Firms up to ₹1 Crore Turnover from Statutory Audit

November 26, 2025 29319 Views 0 comment Print

MCA plans to exempt firms up to ₹1 Cr turnover from mandatory statutory audit, easing compliance for micro-enterprises. Major reform ahead!

Standard format of Audit Report for Section 8 Companies

November 23, 2025 6720 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the audit reporting requirements, exemptions, and responsibilities for Section 8 companies to ensure transparency and compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.

ROC Imposes Penalty for exceeding permissible gap between board meetings

November 22, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kolkata penalized company directors for exceeding the permissible gap between board meetings under Section 173(1) of the Companies Act, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory timelines.

SFIO institutes safeguards to prevent misuse of summons and notices

November 22, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

SFIO mandates digitally generated summons with QR codes and DINs, enabling online verification to prevent impersonation and misuse.

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