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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 186 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 141 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 363 Views 1 comment Print


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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


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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 489 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 102 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


Legitimate Entities To Loan u/s 185 of Companies Act, 2013

May 5, 2018 11652 Views 0 comment Print

The main focus of this research editorial is on Which are the entities to whom Company can give Loan/ Guarantee/ Security etc under Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013 as substituted by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Loan to Directors and entities in which directors are interested).

Loan to Subsidiary/ Wholly Own Subsidiary U/s. 185(3) of Companies Act, 2013

May 5, 2018 131154 Views 1 comment Print

Short Summary In this Research editorial, the author begins by referring the provisions of Section 185(3) of Companies Act, 2013 as amended by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Loan to Directors and entities in which directors are interested). The main focus of this research editorial on “Whether a Company can give Loan/ G / S to […]

Loan to Group Companies U/s. 185(2) of Companies Act, 2013

May 5, 2018 150363 Views 7 comments Print

Whether a Company can give loan to other Companies or Body Corporates in which their directors are interested” If NO, why? If yes, then what are the Compliance a company required for the same

Restore Company name when company expresses its willingness to file ROC returns with late fee: NCLT

May 4, 2018 2616 Views 1 comment Print

Ms. Rashmi Rajpal v. Klienz Herbal (P.) Ltd. (National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench) Where name of a company was struck off because of delay in filing statutory returns, reasons of which was explained, and, company had expressed its willingness to file all returns along with payment of prescribed fee to which ROC had no objection, name […]

Delhi HC order on Filing of Returns by disqualified Directors under COD Scheme

May 3, 2018 2925 Views 0 comment Print

1. This bunch of writ petitions have been filed by persons who were directors in companies incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1956. Apart from these companies, these petitioners have stated in the writ petitions that they were directors of other companies as well. In several cases, we are informed that the companies in which they were directors are still active.

Issue of Equity Shares on Preferential Basis

May 3, 2018 49365 Views 0 comment Print

A Company can raise funds via three means: (1) Deposits (2) Loans (3) Capital. Under Companies Amendment Act 2017, A Company can raise funds or Capital in three ways: (1) Private Placement/ Preferential Allotment (2) Right Issue (3) Bonus Issue. Let’s discuss about rising of fund or Capital through preferential allotment where a Company has to Comply with the conditions of the Private Placement.

Related Party under Companies Act, 2013

May 1, 2018 150831 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Related Party Transactions under Companies Act, 2013, AS 18, and IND AS 24. This article delves into definitions, criteria, and approvals, comparing with Revised Clause 49 of SEBI Listing Agreement. Learn about disclosures, remedies, and penalties for non-compliance, gaining insights into the evolving regulatory landscape. Uncover the details required for comprehensive reporting and compliance, ensuring a clear understanding of the complex web of relationships and transactions within corporate entities.

Process of obtain DIN and appointment of NRI as director

April 30, 2018 41418 Views 6 comments Print

A Foreign Nation, person and Non- Resident Indian can be appoint as the director on the board of the Indian Company, It May be Public, Private, Listed or Unlisted Company. The Director should be above 18 years of age and must be a natural person. There are no restrictions in terms of citizenship or residency.

What are essential aspects of Private Limited Company Annual compliance?

April 30, 2018 5403 Views 0 comment Print

Obviously, the regulatory compliances are compulsory for every business form. All real business substances should go along some important statutory compliances according to the mainstream corporate laws. One of these unavoidable necessities is the Annual Compliance, that each business element needs to experience once in a year particularly private constrained organizations.

Impact of Demetralization of Securities of Public Limited Company

April 30, 2018 3198 Views 0 comment Print

Dematerialization is the process of converting Physical Securities into electronic format. It should be related to Listing of securities. A Shareholder intending to dematerialize its securities needs to open a Demat account with Depository Participant.

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