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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 Bengaluru Imposed Penalties for Delay in Holding Board Meeting

November 22, 2025 411 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Bengaluru imposed penalties for a 94-day delay in conducting the required board meeting, citing violation of Section 173(1). The order directs payment within 90 days and outlines the appeal process

Penalty Imposed for Omission of Mandatory Details on Company Letterhead

November 22, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that failure to include an email ID on the company letterhead violated Section 12(3)(c), imposing reduced penalties due to small-company status.

Dematerialisation of Securities of Private Limited Companies: A Comprehensive Analysis

November 22, 2025 6003 Views 0 comment Print

Breaks down the new dematerialisation mandate under Rule 9B and its 2025 extension. Key takeaway: private companies must shift fully to electronic securities by the revised deadline.

Can You Apply for a DIN Without Being Appointed in a Company?

November 22, 2025 3252 Views 0 comment Print

Explains why DIN applications now require a proposed directorship and board resolution. Key takeaway: independent DIN applications are no longer permitted.

NCLT should enforce valid Family Settlement Agreement for resolving family company disputes

November 22, 2025 1272 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that NCLT erred by not enforcing valid Family Settlement Agreement since such agreement is binding and enforceable for resolving family company disputes which involves oppression and management.

Penalties Imposed for Non-Filing of Financial Statements Since FY 2019-20

November 22, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities imposed penalties after finding continued failure to file financial statements for FY 2019-20. The order directs rectification, personal payment by officers, and outlines appeal and compliance requirements.

ROC Kolkata Imposes Section 137(3) Penalty for Failure to File Financials

November 22, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

ROC held that company failed to file financial statements for FY 2021-22 and imposed penalties on entity and its directors. Order directs rectification and payment within 90 days.

ROC Kolkata penalised company & directors for not filing financial statements

November 22, 2025 381 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and directors for not filing financial statements for FY 2020-21. The order highlights statutory penalties, compliance directives, and timelines for rectification.

MCA Penalizes Company and Directors for Financial Statement Filing Delay

November 22, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print

RoC Kolkata levied penalties for failure to file FY 2018-19 financial statements, holding the company and directors liable under Section 137(3) of the Companies Act.

ROC Kolkata Imposed Penalties for Non-Filing of Financial Statements  

November 22, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kolkata levies penalties for failure to file financial statements under Section 137(3), directing rectification and payment within prescribed timelines.

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