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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 54777 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 291 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 936 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 108 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 108 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


All about Dividend Declaration as per Companies Act 2013

August 2, 2025 7473 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of the Companies Act, 2013 provisions on dividend declaration, including sources of funds, rules for inadequate profits, and payment procedures.

Minority shares Purchase without complying Companies Act is Oppression & Mismanagement: NCLAT

August 2, 2025 1284 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi ruled that the forced purchase of minority shares without complying with the Companies Act constitutes oppression and mismanagement. The case highlights the strict legal requirements for such acquisitions.

Corporate Governance Requirements for NCD Listed Companies – Final Part

August 1, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

Explore advanced corporate governance for NCD-listed entities, covering related party transactions, subsidiary oversight, secretarial audits, independent director obligations, and KMP vacancy rules.

Amended SS-1 Doesn’t Require Meeting Dates in Director’s Report – Penalty Unwarranted: Hyderabad RD

August 1, 2025 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director sets aside penalties against Stanley Lifestyles Limited for alleged Section 118(10) violations, citing amendments to Secretarial Standard – 1.

Listed Company vs. Listed Entity: Compliance Differences

August 1, 2025 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the difference between ‘listed company’ (Companies Act) and ‘listed entity’ (SEBI LODR) is crucial for compliance, especially for firms listing only NCDs/NCRPS, impacting governance and disclosure requirements.

IEPF Authority Mandates Final Filing for Unclaimed Funds Data by Aug 30, 2025

July 31, 2025 1722 Views 0 comment Print

IEPFA issues final notice for companies to file Form IEPF-1A with Excel template by Aug 30, 2025, to ensure investor claims are processed correctly.

NCLT Petition Barred Due to Ongoing Civil Suit: SC

July 31, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India dismisses an NCLT petition for oppression and mismanagement, citing a pending civil case regarding shareholding disputes in Oswal Agro Mills Ltd. and Oswal Greentech Ltd. Details on the legal battle and implications.

ADT-1 Filing Now Mandatory for First Auditor

July 31, 2025 38019 Views 3 comments Print

Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2025, which becomes effective on July 14, 2025, directly impacts the filing of Form ADT-1, particularly concerning the appointment of a company’s first auditor.

Companies Act: Dividend Deposit Time Limit Is Five Days not 5 working days

July 31, 2025 2244 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms the five-day time limit for depositing dividends under Section 123(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, is not five working days.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Company Incorporation

July 30, 2025 1137 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about common mistakes to avoid when registering a company in India, including name selection, business structure, address details, and documentation errors.

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