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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 54915 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 339 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 1275 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 381 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 1770 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 966 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 9315 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 75 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 117 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 15945 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 489 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 309 Views 0 comment Print


What are ESOPs and why a Company should roll out ESOPs in its Company

June 30, 2023 2019 Views 0 comment Print

 Understand what Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) are and why a company, especially startups, should implement them. Learn about the advantages and vesting schedules. For ESOP advisory, contact Saras Juris Law.

Penalty Imposed by MCA for Failure to Paginate and Sign Minute Book Pages

June 30, 2023 4878 Views 0 comment Print

Read the adjudication order issued by the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra, Pune, where penalties have been imposed on Madhyam Agrivet Industries Limited for not paginating and signing blank pages in their minute book. Understand the provisions violated and the penalties levied under the Companies Act.

Unveiling the Power of Retirement by Rotation: A Catalyst for Board Continuity and Fresh Perspectives!

June 30, 2023 21399 Views 2 comments Print

Explore how the principle of retirement by rotation serves as a catalyst for board continuity and the infusion of fresh perspectives in a company’s governance structure. Understand the legal nuances and exceptions of this powerful corporate mechanism.

Possibility of Suo Moto Adjudication & Coexistence between 441/454 of Companies Act 2013

June 29, 2023 9705 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the differences between compounding and adjudication under Section 454 of the Companies Act 2013. Learn about the role of the Regional Director, penalties vs. fines, and the coexistence of Section 441 and Section 454.

Enhancing Data Security: Importance of an Audit Trail for Companies

June 29, 2023 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the significance of implementing an audit trail in your company’s data management processes. Learn about the benefits of maintaining a comprehensive audit trail, the management’s role and responsibilities, and the preservation requirements. Enhance data security and promote good corporate governance practices.

Section 180 (1)(a): Selling or Disposal of Undertaking of a Company or Shares of Subsidiaries

June 29, 2023 49296 Views 0 comment Print

Gain comprehensive understanding of Section 180 (1)(a) of Companies Act, 2013 – focusing on the selling or disposal of a company’s undertaking or shares of subsidiaries.

Form No. DIR-2 Consent to act as a director of a company – Format

June 29, 2023 50922 Views 1 comment Print

Form No. DIR-2: Complete guide on the consent form to act as a director. Learn its importance, contents, and the step-by-step process for submission. Ensure legal compliance for your directorial role.

Penalties for Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: A costly oversight

June 28, 2023 2751 Views 0 comment Print

Explore a case study of GTZ Securities Limited, which faced penalties due to its failure to appoint a Company Secretary as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013. Discover the consequences, violations, and penalties imposed on the company and its directors.

Guide to Appointment of Auditor in Casual Vacancy under Companies Act 2013

June 28, 2023 80208 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide to role of auditors and audit process under Companies Act 2013. Understand appointment, reappointment, and steps to fill a casual vacancy in auditor’s role.

How to Reclassify the Authorised Share Capital of a Company

June 28, 2023 17865 Views 0 comment Print

The need to reclassify the authorised share capital of a company in one or more classes may arise for various reasons. For example, if the company was incorporated with only one type or class of share capital, i.e., equity shares, it would be required to create a class of preference shares if it wishes to issue preference shares.

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