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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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Foundation of FCRA – Foreign Contribution & Eligibility

Corporate Law : Understand foreign contribution, FCRA eligibility, Section 2(1)(h), Section 3 prohibitions, and registration requirements under th...

July 9, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55158 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3465 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1077 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9459 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1464 Views 0 comment Print

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 5292 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 3924 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16290 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print


Time Period Under ‘IBC’ Mandatory or Recommendatory

December 14, 2017 8916 Views 2 comments Print

In this editorial author discuss the provisions under of I&B Code, 2016 in respect of different – 2 time limits mentioned under the Act i.e. Section 12. (1) Subject to sub-section (2), the corporate insolvency resolution process shall be completed within a period of one hundred and eighty days from the date of admission of the application to initiate such process.

Whether POA Holder Can File Application Under IBC, 2016

December 14, 2017 2658 Views 0 comment Print

The ‘I&B Code’ is a complete Code by itself. The provision of the Power of Attorney Act, 1882 cannot override the specific provision of a statute which requires that a particular act should be done by a person in the manner as prescribed thereunder. Therefore, we hold that a ‘Power of Attorney Holder’ is not competent to file an application on behalf of a ‘Financial Creditor’ or ‘Operational Creditor’ or ‘Corporate Applicant’

Issue of Compulsorily Convertible Debentures through Private Placement

December 14, 2017 123786 Views 1 comment Print

1. Company proposes to offer compulsorily convertible debentures to its existing members i.e. Proposed Allottees on a preferential allotment basis. 2. Issue of debentures are governed by Section 71 of the Act, read with Rule 18 of The Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014

Secretarial Audit- A mandate and governance transparency

December 13, 2017 9186 Views 0 comment Print

In common parlance audit refers to the systematic examination and verification of the records, transactions, documents and physical inspection of the activities by qualified personnel.

Provisions to be complied with while Incorporation of Company

December 12, 2017 14535 Views 0 comment Print

Know what one should be aware of before approaching any Professional Expert to set up your Limited Company. While registering any Limited Company, certain rules and regulation of Indian Companies Act, 2013 shall be followed in order to make sure that your company does not face any legal obstacles and complications.

All about vigil mechanism in reference to credit manager & critical appreciation

December 9, 2017 2625 Views 0 comment Print

The word Vigil as per oxford dictionary means a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.

ROC Search Report for loans sanctioned by Banks

December 9, 2017 72705 Views 8 comments Print

Search Report as the name suggests is related to a report based on some facts and figures of a particular search. It is a basic Tool for Inspection of Company’s Records in hands of stakeholders specially Banks.

Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2017

December 7, 2017 3393 Views 0 comment Print

1. These rules may be called the Companies (cost records and audit) Amendment Rules, 2017. 2. In the Companies (cost records and audit) Rules, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the principal rules), in rule 2, after clause (f), the following clause shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of April, 2016, namely:-

Importance Of Whole Time Company Secretary (CS)

December 5, 2017 9399 Views 1 comment Print

Since inception of the provisions of appointment of Whole Time Company Secretary ,this position always being treated as a significant position in the company. As per companies Act, 1956

Special Court for speedy Trial of Company Law offences in Karnataka State designated

December 4, 2017 993 Views 0 comment Print

LIX Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru City is designated as Special Court for the purposes of providing speedy trial of offences punishable with imprisonment of two years or more under section 435(1) of the Companies Act, 2013

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