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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 54903 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 330 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 1266 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 246 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 294 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 375 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 963 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 9309 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 72 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 114 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 375 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 15942 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 276 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 183 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


Importance of a Company Secretary in Today’s Business Environment

July 3, 2023 6270 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the role and significance of company secretaries in ensuring compliance and good governance in businesses. Understand the legal framework and recent adjudication orders related to the appointment of company secretaries.

Section 455 of Companies Act, 2013: A Respite for Inactive Businesses

July 2, 2023 4200 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 455 of the Companies Act, 2013, providing insights into dormant company status, eligibility criteria, application process, and obligations. Learn how businesses can efficiently manage inactive phases while staying compliant. Connect with a knowledgeable Company Secretary for legal guidance.

Pros & Cons of a Private Limited Company : A Comprehensive Guide

July 1, 2023 4923 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of private limited companies. Explore their definitions, benefits, drawbacks, and implications in the business landscape.

Modifications/alterations after approval of resolution plan of CoC and before approval by Adjudicating Authority not justified

July 1, 2023 2598 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai held that subsequent to the approval of the Resolution Plan of the CoC and before the approval by the Adjudicating Authority, no modifications / alterations can be called for as IBC is a time bound process.

Penalty imposed by ROC for not maintaining Registered Office – Section 12

June 30, 2023 4260 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the penalty imposed by ROC for not maintaining a registered office under Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. Explore the case of Glonix Electronics, the adjudication order, and the consequences of non-compliance. Expert insights by CS Kanchan Gupta.

MCA imposes Penalty for not providing documents to Independent Directors

June 30, 2023 1368 Views 0 comment Print

Read the adjudication order issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) imposing penalties on Madhyam Agrivet Industries Limited for violating Section 173 of the Companies Act, 2013. The order highlights the company’s failure to provide relevant documents to independent directors and the resulting penalty. Find out the details of the case and the penalty imposed by the MCA.

Penalty Imposed by MCA for Non-Serially Numbered Minutes of Meetings

June 30, 2023 19512 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the details of the adjudication order issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) against Tech Spanner Info Pvt Ltd. The order imposes a penalty on the company for their failure to serially number the minutes of their meetings, as required by the Companies Act, 2013. This article provides an analysis of the case, […]

What are the reasons for Company Name Rejection?

June 30, 2023 7254 Views 0 comment Print

Choosing a company name is a crucial step when registering a Private Limited Company. During the name approval process conducted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, applicants are required to submit two options for the company name in order of preference. The Registrar of Companies (ROC) will accept one of the two options.

MCA Penalizes Delayed MGT-14 & Form PAS-3 Filing in Private Placement

June 30, 2023 19500 Views 0 comment Print

Private placement- Separate Bank Account not opened, Delay in FIling MGT-14 & Form PAS-3 – MCA imposes penalty – The order discusses the violations committed by the company, the appointment of the adjudicating officer, facts about the case, and the factors considered while imposing penalties. Analysis: The adjudication order reveals that Cookiejar Technologies Private Limited failed […]

NCLAT Overturns NCLT Ruling on Ex-PNB Official in Nirav Modi Case: An Analysis

June 30, 2023 3828 Views 0 comment Print

In this case the NCLT’s order was set aside by the NCLAT to implead a former Executive Director of the Punjab National Bank in a matter related to Rs 14000 crore scam involving diamond merchant Nirav Modi Group and Gitanjali Group of Companies.

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