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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 51 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 135 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 252 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 618 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 360 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 16920 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 75 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 324 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 66 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 51 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 261 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 75 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 54 Views 0 comment Print


Related Party transactions under Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI LODR, 2015

February 25, 2017 24930 Views 3 comments Print

Article Discusses Related Party Transactions under Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015. It Explains who is Related Party, What is a related party transaction, Related Party Transaction requiring Audit Committee Approval, Related Party Transaction requiring Board/Shareholders’ Approval and Related Party Transactions which are not in Ordinary Course of Business and Arm’s Length Basis.

Checklist for conversion of Public Company to Private Company as per Companies Act, 2013

February 24, 2017 67848 Views 28 comments Print

Keeping in view of the new process under NCLT for conversion of a Public Company into a Private Company and as the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has provided various exemptions to Private Company under various provisions of the Act, many Public Companies want to convert themselves into Private Company.

Comparison of Format of Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet of IND AS Compliant & Other Companies

February 21, 2017 33741 Views 0 comment Print

MCA notified amendments to existing Schedule III by way of notification on 6th April 2016. Revised Schedule III is divided into DIVISION I and DIVISION II. The purpose of notification was to prescribe new format of P&L and Balance Sheet for IND AS Compliant Companies.

A Quick summary on small company

February 19, 2017 6795 Views 0 comment Print

The concept of Small Company has been introduced in the Companies Act, 2013. As per the act some companies are small companies based on their capital and turnover position for the purpose of providing certain relief/exemptions to these companies.As this concept is introduced because they do not require more compliances as large private and public companies require

Dividend – Icing on the cake

February 18, 2017 7647 Views 4 comments Print

Final dividend is recommended by the Board of directors and it is declared by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Generally, the articles of association (AOA) of Company provide that the shareholders cannot increase the rate or amount of dividend than the one recommended by the Board.

Resolution Passed by Unanimous Consent of Directors

February 18, 2017 17901 Views 1 comment Print

The Provisions of Section 175 of the Companies Act, 2013 empowers the Board to pass some resolutions by Circulation by complying with provisions of this section and the rule made there under.

Major Achievements of MCA for the Month of January, 2017

February 17, 2017 1815 Views 0 comment Print

During the month two notification(s) (one for private companies and the other for public companies) under section 462 of the Companies Act, 2013 [CA-13] have been issued providing for exceptions, modifications and adaptations from some of the provisions of the CA-13 for companies licensed to operate by the Reserve Bank of India or Securities and Exchange Board of India or Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

Capital Infusion and Reporting Requirements

February 14, 2017 70305 Views 3 comments Print

Capital infusion refers to the process whereby funds are injected into startup companies or large companies by an investor with a financial interest in the company. Capital infusion also refers to the process of transferring money from a successful unit, division or subsidiary of a company to another unit that is not doing well with the aim of injecting new life into that unit.

SPICe: Does it add SPICE to the Incorporation of the Company

February 13, 2017 4602 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has recently introduced SPICe Form INC – 32 which is a Simplified Performa for incorporating Company Electronically. SPICe Form INC – 32 can help incorporate a company with a single application for reservation of name, incorporation of the new company and/or application for allotment of DIN.

Request to comply with provisions of Companies Act, 2013

February 12, 2017 3381 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs to analyse the compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rules thereon wherein it was discussed that the members should take due care in enhancing compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

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