Company Law : The FAQ clarifies that the Companies Act, 2013 does not restrict adjournment of a duly convened and commenced AGM. An adjourned AG...
Company Law : This FAQ examines the statutory authorities empowered to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting under the Companies Act, 2013. I...
Company Law : The 2025 amendment replaces annual DIR-3 KYC filings with a triennial compliance framework. Directors now need to file KYC once ev...
Company Law : The article explains when private companies can rely on MCA exemptions to borrow through board approval alone. It highlights the b...
Company Law : The article explains how Audit Committee, Board, and shareholder approvals apply to related party transactions under corporate law...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...
Company Law : NFRA found major deficiencies in audit documentation and archival practices. The report highlights the need for stronger controls ...
Company Law : The inspection report highlights deficiencies in audit documentation, independence monitoring and compliance with auditing standar...
Company Law : The regulator found that the audit firm lacked an effective monitoring mechanism to ensure firmwide independence policies were pro...
Company Law : Penalty imposed on Sh. Laxit Awla under Section 165 of Companies Act, 2013, for exceeding directorship limits. Details on violatio...
Corporate Law : That the period of lockdown ordered by the Central Government and the State Governments including the period as may be extended ei...
Company Law : The MCA has amended the valuation rules to require Registered Valuer Organisations to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₹25 ...
Company Law : The Registrar of Companies penalized the company and its authorized signatory after an incorrect document was attached with Form A...
Company Law : MCA amends Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exc...
Company Law : MCA has amended the CSR Rules to recognize zero coupon zero principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs. The...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai held that repeated return of official notices proved non-maintenance of a registered office under Section 12(1) of the ...
Non-maintenance of statutory registers triggered adjudication under company law. Officers in default were held personally liable despite liquidation.
The adjudicating authority held that non-appointment of an internal auditor despite crossing the statutory turnover threshold violated company law. Directors were personally penalised, reinforcing strict compliance with audit requirements.
The adjudicating authority held directors liable for non-filing of Form MGT-8 for an earlier financial year. Liquidation of the company did not shield officers from personal penalties.
The adjudicating authority held that failure to disclose deposits accepted from related parties violated mandatory Board report norms. The key takeaway is strict enforcement of deposit disclosure requirements under company law.
Failure to give proper prominence to proxy-related rights in AGM notices led to adjudication. A monetary penalty was imposed on the director under the Companies Act.
The authority held that although the annual return was filed 266 days late, no penalty could be imposed as the default was rectified before adjudication notice. The ruling underscores relief under Section 454(3) for cured defaults.
The adjudicating authority held that omission of DIN details in statutory filings violates disclosure norms. A monetary penalty was imposed on the defaulting director under the Companies Act.
The government has approved new regional and company registries to streamline administration and improve access. The move aims to reduce jurisdictional load and strengthen regulatory facilitation.
Failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline led to substantial penalties on the company and its directors. The order reinforces strict adherence to Section 203 compliance requirements.
An incorrect statutory filing led to misclassification of the company on the MCA portal. The ruling clarifies that directors remain liable for accuracy of e-forms even when errors are voluntarily reported.
