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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


Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Whole-Time Company Secretary

November 13, 2025 795 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad levied penalties for failing to appoint a Company Secretary within the required timeframe after capital increase triggered Section 203 compliance. The order details the 408-day delay and the imposed penalty amounts.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Submit MBP-1 Disclosures on Time

November 13, 2025 801 Views 0 comment Print

The order holds directors liable for not providing mandatory interest disclosures in initial board meetings. Penalties were levied under Section 184(4) for procedural non-compliance.

Step-by-Step Guide for Filing LLP Form 8 on MCA V3 Portal

November 13, 2025 3681 Views 0 comment Print

 This guide breaks down the mandatory annual e-filing process for the Statement of Account and Solvency (Form 8) for Limited Liability Firms on the MCA V3 portal. It details the steps for reporting solvency, financial statements, and mandatory digital signature requirements.

MCA Fines Company for Misreporting Director Attendance Dates in MGT-7

November 12, 2025 1830 Views 1 comment Print

The ROC imposed ₹2,00,000 on the company and ₹50,000 per officer-in-default for reporting board meetings before a director’s appointment date, emphasizing date-accurate disclosures in MGT-7.

Amalgamation of Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motors Gujarat Approved

November 12, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Principal bench held that scheme of Merger by Amalgamation between Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Suzuki Motors Gujarat Private Limited as proposed by the Petitioner Companies under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 is sanctioned.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Filing Share Allotment Return & Incorrect Valuation Report

November 12, 2025 915 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Gwalior penalizes a company and directors for late filing of share allotment return and incorrect valuation report under Section 42(9) of the Companies Act.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

November 12, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

The company and its officers were penalized ₹20,000 each for filing Form PAS-3 twenty days late, highlighting the importance of timely compliance under Section 39(4).

Penalty Imposed for Missing Mandatory Board Meeting Under Section 173

November 12, 2025 2919 Views 0 comment Print

Tamilnadu Minerals Limited and its Company Secretary were penalized for holding only three board meetings instead of four during FY 2024-25, violating Section 173(1).

ROC Chennai penalizes company and its directors for not appointing KMPs

November 12, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai penalizes a company and its directors for not appointing key managerial personnel, imposing fines up to ₹5 lakh per defaulting officer.

No Penalty for Non-Filing of Form BEN-2 Due to Dissolved SBO

November 12, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

SRA Systems Limited was not penalized for failing to file Form BEN-2 as the foreign shareholder was dissolved before the compliance date, absolving the company of liability.

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