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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 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 1272 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 378 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 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


Delay in filing of Balance Sheet (AOC-4 XBRL) – MCA imposes Penalty

June 14, 2023 2811 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas the Company ought to have held its AGM for the financial year 2020-2021 on or before 30.9.2021 and filed its Balance Sheet (AOC-4) before MCA on or before 10.2021. However the company got extension upto 31.12.2021 and ought to have filed its Balance Sheet (AOC-4) before MCA on or before 30.01.2022, but the company […]

Appeal before NCLT not maintainable as appellant is not member of the company

June 14, 2023 1197 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that an appeal under the Companies Act, 2013 would be available to a ‘person’ who is either a ‘Member’ of the Company or a ‘Creditor’ or a ‘Director’. Since, appellant is none of these, appeal before NCLT is not maintainable.

Penalty Imposed by MCA for Delay in Filing Annual Return (MGT-7)

June 14, 2023 9420 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on M/s CMBF Trading and Manufacturing India Private Limited for the delay in filing their Annual Return (MGT-7). This article provides an analysis of the order of adjudication, the penalty amount, and the consequences for the company and its directors.

MCA Levies 20 Lakh Penalty for Non-Appointment of CS

June 14, 2023 15075 Views 1 comment Print

Violation of Section 203(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 (non-appointment of a Company Secretary) : MCA Imposes 20 Lakh Penalty on Himalayan Rolling Steel Industries & Its Directors

Failure to obtain prior board approval for inter-corporate loan: MCA imposes Penalty

June 14, 2023 453 Views 0 comment Print

Hyderabad ROC orders penalty for Service now Data Services under Section 179(3) & 454 of Companies Act, 2013 for financial violations and default.

Inter-corporate loan without prior board approval: MCA imposes Penalty

June 14, 2023 564 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Servicenow Software Development India Pvt Ltd fined for not obtaining board approval for loans, totaling ₹3,90,000 in penalties.

Harnessing CSR, Sustainable Development Goals & Social Audit Standards for Societal Betterment

June 13, 2023 2475 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the harmonious interplay of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Social Audit Standards for global sustainable growth. Learn about CSR mandates, SDG contributions, and Social Audit guidelines, with a focus on achieving sustainable development by 2030. Align your business strategies with these interconnected approaches for societal betterment.

Penalty Imposed on Ocean Pharmacoat Pvt Ltd for Delay in Filing MGT-14

June 13, 2023 672 Views 0 comment Print

Ocean Pharmacoat Pvt Ltd and its officers penalized for a 405-day delay in filing MGT-14, violating Section 117 of the Companies Act, 2013. 

One Person Company (OPC) vs. Sole Proprietorship

June 12, 2023 5157 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the advantages of One Person Company (OPC) compared to Sole Proprietorship in India. Explore limited liability, separate legal entity, continuity, and compliance requirements. FAQs on OPC formation, directors, capital, conversions, and fundraising. Learn about the unique features that make OPC a preferred choice for entrepreneurs. Get insights from a Chartered Accountant with expertise in Company Law, Audits, and Taxation. Connect with the author for personalized business advisory services.

Section 185 of Companies Act, 2013: Exemptions and Examples

June 12, 2023 53541 Views 1 comment Print

Explore Section 185 of the Companies Act, 2013, its exemptions, and practical examples. Learn when Section 185 is not applicable, including loans to managing directors, loans for employee welfare, transactions between holding companies and subsidiaries, and transactions with shareholder approval. Understand the specific conditions for private limited companies to be exempt from Section 185 and explore a detailed example illustrating the exemptions. Stay informed to ensure compliance and make informed financial decisions for your company.

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