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Companies Act 2013

The Companies Act 2013 is a crucial legislation in India governing the incorporation, functioning, and management of companies. Learn about the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act 2013.

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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 54771 Views 2 comments Print

Minimum number of Meetings under Companies Act & Rules: FAQs

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 requires most companies to hold four Board Meetings annually, while OPCs, Small Companies, and Dormant Com...

July 6, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Annual General Meeting Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies

Company Law : This guide provides a complete AGM compliance tracker covering pre-AGM, AGM-day, post-AGM, and IEPF obligations under the Companie...

July 3, 2026 1242 Views 1 comment Print

DIN Compliance Guide: Sections 153–159, DIR-3 KYC, DIR-6 & MCA Amendments 2026

Company Law : MCA has revised the Director KYC framework, requiring DIR-3 KYC (Web) only once every three financial years. The changes reduce co...

July 2, 2026 240 Views 0 comment 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 288 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks DRT Appearance Rights as CS Handle Complex Debt Recovery Matters

Company Law : ICSI has urged the Government to amend the law to allow Company Secretaries in Practice to appear before DRTs and DRATs. It argues...

June 27, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

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 1767 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 930 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 9291 Views 1 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 69 Views 0 comment Print

Karti Chidambaram’s Salary & Family Accounts Defrozen; Other Asset Freeze Continues: NCLT Chennai

Company Law : NCLT retained the freeze on assets citing serious SFIO findings but ordered defreezing of the salary account and family members' a...

July 4, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Winding-Up Transfer to NCLT Depends on Irreversible Corporate Death Stage: Calcutta HC

Corporate Law : The Court ruled that, without a transfer application and parallel insolvency proceedings, shifting a winding-up case to NCLT was u...

July 4, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Refex Composite Scheme Gets NCLT Nod for Shareholders & Creditors Meetings

Company Law : NCLT permitted stakeholder meetings after accepting clarifications on forfeited warrants, disclosures, and scheme compliance under...

July 1, 2026 189 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 363 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 15900 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 486 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 270 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 177 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


Over 1.9 Lakh Companies Struck Off for Non-Compliance Since 2020

December 16, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

The government disclosed large-scale strike-offs of inactive and non-compliant companies. The key takeaway is stricter enforcement of filing and operational requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Starting Business Without Filing INC-20A

December 16, 2025 1782 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised a company for commencing operations without a valid declaration of commencement. The key takeaway is that business cannot begin before complying with Section 10A requirements.

Heavy Penalty on Nidhi Company for Failure to File Annual Return with ROC

December 16, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of annual returns led to maximum penalties on the company and directors. The key takeaway is that Section 92 compliance is mandatory and strictly enforced.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Director Changes in Board Report

December 16, 2025 1788 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to report resignation and appointment of directors led to penalties under company law. The key takeaway is that Board Reports must fully disclose changes in management.

Penalty Imposed for Incomplete Explanatory Statement in Sweat Equity Issue

December 16, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

Directors were penalised for failing to provide mandatory disclosures in EOGM notices. The key takeaway is that full explanatory statements are essential for valid shareholder approval.

Penalty Imposed for Using Private Placement Funds Before Statutory Compliance

December 16, 2025 450 Views 0 comment Print

The order holds that utilisation of private placement money before allotment and filing of returns violates Section 42, attracting substantial penalties despite financial hardship claims.

Penalty Reduced for Late Filing of Return of Allotment Due to Small Company Status

December 16, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that delay in filing return of allotment attracts penalty under Section 42, but relief under Section 446B applies where the entity qualifies as a small company.

Penalty Levied for attaching Unsigned Financial Statements to AOC-4

December 16, 2025 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Unsigned financial statements uploaded with statutory filings were held non-compliant. Liability was fixed on the certifying director under the Companies Act.

NFRA Mandates Timely Submission of Audit Files to Preserve Integrity

December 16, 2025 1128 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA requires statutory auditors to assemble, archive, and submit audit files promptly, ensuring audit documentation is authentic, complete, and retrievable under professional standards.

CSR Activities Under Section 135 Of The Companies Act, 2013

December 15, 2025 1665 Views 0 comment Print

Public and private companies in Bihar increasingly invest in CSR, with key districts receiving substantial social development funding under Section 135 of the Companies Act.

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