Follow Us:

Companies Act

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.

Latest Articles


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 183 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


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 4626 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 333 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 480 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 96 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 57 Views 0 comment Print


21 Key Points related to Valuation by Registered Valuers U/s. 247 of Companies Act, 2013

April 30, 2018 6921 Views 0 comment Print

Key Points / Highlighters pertaining to notified Section 247 of the CA, 2013 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued Notification for commencement of Section 247 of the Companies Act, 2013 [Valuation by Registered Valuers] with effect from 18th October, 2017. The Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017 (Rules), which have been finalized. The […]

Subscribers to Memorandum of Association of the Company

April 29, 2018 107496 Views 2 comments Print

The memorandum and articles of association of a company are the most important documents for the formation of a company and for its functioning thereafter. It defines the scope of activities of the company and its purpose of incorporation. Before dealing with a company, it is advisable to read the memorandum and articles of the company to understand various aspects

Relaxation / Exemptions to Private Companies under Companies Act, 2013

April 29, 2018 121140 Views 2 comments Print

Ministry of Corporate affairs has given many Relaxation/Exemptions to Private Companies vide notification No. G.S.R. 464(E) dated: 5th June, 2015 and G.S.R. 583(E) dated 13th June 2017 to ease the doing of Business in India. Exemption includes exemption from disclosure of Related Party Transactions

Last date to file AOC-4 XBRL E-Forms further extended to 31.05.2018

April 27, 2018 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Last date of filing of AOC-4 XBRL E-Forms using Ind AS under Companies Act, 2013 for financial year 2016-17, without additional fee till 31st May, 2018.

New format of Auditor’s Report on Standalone Financial Statements of a Listed Entity

April 27, 2018 65661 Views 11 comments Print

We have audited the standalone financial statements of ABC Company Limited (the Company), which comprise the balance sheet as at 31st March 20XX, and the statement of Profit and Loss, (statement of changes in equity)[ii] and statement of cash flows for the year then ended

Condonation of Delay Scheme extended up to May 01, 2018: MCA

April 27, 2018 2730 Views 0 comment Print

As closing date of Condonation of Delay Scheme viz. 30.04.2018 is falling under gazetted holiday on account of ‘Budh Purnima’, therefore, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to give one day extension of the said scheme i.e. upto 01.05.2018.

Board Meetings under Secretarial standard and Company Law

April 27, 2018 180750 Views 7 comments Print

Section 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 mandated for every company to observe secretarial standards with respect to General and Board meetings specified by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India constituted under section 3 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, and approved as such by the Central Government.

Privileges & Exemptions to Small Companies under Companies Act, 2013

April 27, 2018 34719 Views 1 comment Print

Section 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013 defines small company. A company (other than public company) will be considered small if; 1. Paid-up share capital doesn’t exceed fifty lakh rupees or such higher amount as may be prescribed which shall not be more than ten crore rupees[1] and

Incorporation of Private Company

April 26, 2018 9075 Views 6 comments Print

Private Limited Company is basically a closely held Company which requires minimum two persons as Directors and shareholders for its incorporation. It is the most common and suitable form of entity for carrying out business in India with a long term objective. A Private Limited Companies in India are governed by the Companies Act, 2013.

Designation of special court in UP for trial of Company Law offences

April 23, 2018 900 Views 0 comment Print

High Court of Allahabad hereby designates the following Court mentioned in column (1) of the Table below as Special Court for the purposes of providing speedy trial of offences punishable with imprisonment of two years or more under the said sub-section, namely:-

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031