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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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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 195 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 147 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 258 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 627 Views 0 comment Print

Unregistered Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Fema / RBI : RBI has created a new category called Unregistered Type 1 NBFC for companies operating only with internal or group funds and witho...

May 13, 2026 366 Views 1 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 4632 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 16947 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 1368 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 78 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 390 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 339 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 330 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 75 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 57 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 522 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 111 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 60 Views 0 comment Print


Notified Sections of Companies (Amendment), Act 2017 in Tabular Form

June 30, 2018 4215 Views 0 comment Print

The List contains the notified Sections of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 as on 29.06.2018.

Annual KYC of all Directors of all companies: FAQs

June 30, 2018 6963 Views 1 comment Print

A. Who have to File DIR-3 KYC?Every Director who has been allotted DIN on or before 31st march, 2018 and whose DIN status is ‘Approved’.

Suggestions in respect of Recent drive of Striking Off defaulting company name

June 30, 2018 1257 Views 0 comment Print

It is written that the partners should file all the pending forms AOC 4 and MGT 7 along with representation letter and the requisite strike off forms with the Registrar along with the fees and penalty with in one month from the date of issue of such notice. On due satisfaction the name will be struck off.

Government establishes NCLT, Jaipur Bench at Jaipur

June 28, 2018 3807 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby establishes the National Company Law Tribunal, Jaipur Bench at Jaipur and for the said purpose further amends the notification of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs number S.O. 1935 (E), dated the 1st day of June, 2016, namely:—

Board’s Report -Ready Reckoner (including amendment under Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017)

June 26, 2018 11064 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains Board’s Report – Ready Reckoner (including amendment under Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017), Additional Compliance For Listed Companies Under SEBI (Listing Obligations And Disclosure Requirements) Reg, 2015 And Punishment For Non Compliance Of Section 134  Of Companies Act, 2013. Sl. No. Section under Companies Act, 2013 / its Rules Particulars Applicable to Company Type […]

ACTIONS to be taken if your company has received striking off notice

June 26, 2018 9822 Views 1 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies across India have initiated the action as the stage two against the non working companies for striking off of all such companies (under Section 248(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Public Notice in Form No. STK — 5, Pursuant to sub-section (1) and sub-section (4) of section 248 of the Companies […]

A person cannot be disqualified for non submission of his resignation by company in question

June 25, 2018 1485 Views 0 comment Print

It is submitted that in the above facts and circumstances of the case that the petitioner has resigned from the directorship of the company in question, the petitioner would not incur a disqualification under Section 164 of the Companies Act. Consequently, the disqualification of the petitioner as notified in the lists dated 6thSeptember, 2017 and 12th September, 2017 by the respondent no.1 was incorrect and illegal.

Accounting and Legal Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility Provisions

June 25, 2018 17481 Views 0 comment Print

The CSR Rules (Rules) state that every company including its holding or subsidiary, as well as foreign companies having a project office/branch in India, meeting certain criteria i.e. during any financial year, is required to comply with the CSR provisions.

Received notice for removal of Company Name from ROC Register- What to do?

June 24, 2018 18210 Views 1 comment Print

ACTION to be taken against ROC Notice in FORM No. STK – 5 Pursuant to sub-section (1) and sub-section (4) of section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 7 of the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016.

Simplified Performa for Incorporating Company Electronically ( SPICe)

June 23, 2018 2724 Views 1 comment Print

Now incorporation of company is chipper and first track mode through Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically ( SPICe) As per MCA notification dated 29th December, 2016, Ministry of Corporate affair of India amended the incorporation rule and introduce new incorporation procedure called Simplified Performa for Incorporating Company Electronically ( SPICe). Rule 38 has now […]

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