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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 264 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 1236 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 234 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 273 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 339 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 924 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 9282 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 354 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 15891 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 480 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 264 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 285 Views 0 comment Print


Can a Subsidiary Hold Shares in Its Holding Company?

May 27, 2025 4521 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 19 of the Companies Act, 2013, which prohibits subsidiaries from holding shares in their holding company, with three specific exceptions explained.

Company Secretary Default: Penalty Reduced from ₹15 Lakh to ₹4 Lakh

May 27, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

Kautilya Warehousing’s penalty for not appointing a Company Secretary reduced on appeal by Regional Director, after initial ROC order.

Revised CAG directions for Statutory Auditors – Section 143(5) of Companies Act

May 23, 2025 15561 Views 0 comment Print

The CAG has issued revised directions for statutory auditors of government companies, effective May 23, 2025, covering investment valuation, IT system accounting, fund utilization, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Independent Directors: Patron of Corporate Governance

May 21, 2025 1731 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the role of independent directors in corporate governance, their qualifications, challenges faced, and their importance in ensuring fairness and transparency in business operations.

Criminal case u/s. 454(8) of Companies Act not maintainable amidst pending appeal

May 21, 2025 981 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that criminal case under section 454(8) of the Companies Act unsustainable since appeal filed by the petitioner against the penalty order is still pending consideration. Thus, the Criminal Miscellaneous Cases allowed and complaint quashed.

Delay in Filing Scheme of Compromise U/S 230 Not Condoned as no Auction Flaws found

May 21, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai held that delayed filing of scheme of compromise u/s. 230 of the Companies Act cannot be condoned since there was no procedural flaw in conducting the auction till the stage it was finalized by the issuance of the sale certificate.

Raising Capital through Debentures: Guide for Private Limited Companies

May 20, 2025 4809 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal framework, requirements, and types of debentures for Private Limited Companies in India under the Companies Act, 2013, including FEMA compliance.

How to file PAS 6 In Case of Company having Multiple ISIN

May 20, 2025 3450 Views 1 comment Print

MCA has simplified PAS-6 filing for unlisted public companies with multiple ISINs, allowing consolidated submissions. Learn the revised process, legal framework, and compliance steps.

Preferential Allotment of Shares under Companies Act, 2013

May 20, 2025 18738 Views 0 comment Print

Understand preferential allotment of shares under the Companies Act, 2013, covering legal provisions, procedural steps, valuation, and compliance for private capital raising.

Private Placement vs. Preferential Allotment: Understanding Practical Choice

May 20, 2025 6432 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the distinctions and convergence of private placement (Section 42) and preferential allotment (Section 62(1)(c)) under India’s Companies Act, 2013, for capital raising.

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