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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


Legal Compliance Applicable to Private Limited Company

May 18, 2023 14457 Views 0 comment Print

After the formation of a Private Limited Company, there are several legal compliances that need to be followed to ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

CSR in India: A Comprehensive Guide to Regulations and Frameworks

May 18, 2023 19962 Views 1 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a critical element of business operations in India, encompassing a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the positive influence of businesses on society and the environment.

Payment of Excess Managerial Remuneration – MCA imposes penalty

May 18, 2023 3018 Views 0 comment Print

Penalties for violating Section 197 of Companies Act as company paid managerial remuneration to a director exceeding requisite approvals

Rs. 2 Lakh penalty imposed on Secretarial Auditor for violation of Section 204

May 18, 2023 10740 Views 0 comment Print

Adjudicating Officer concluded that there was a violation of Section 204 and imposed a penalty of Rs. 2,00,000/- on Secretarial Auditors.

Non-filing of AGM proceedings with financials – MCA imposes penalty

May 18, 2023 15177 Views 1 comment Print

MCA imposes penalty under section 378ZA(10) of section 378ZA(10) of Companies Act, 2013 as company failed to file proceedings of the annual general meeting, along with report of Board of Directors, audited balance sheet, and profit and loss statements.

Registrar of Companies Imposes INR 2 Crore Penalty for Violation of Section 42

May 18, 2023 59007 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad recently imposed a penalty of INR 2,00,00,000/- (Two Crore only) on a company and its officer in default. Additionally, the company has been directed to refund all the money accepted in violation of section 42 of the Act, along with interest. The penalty was imposed because the company failed to […]

Violation of Section 42 of Companies Act, 2013- MCA imposes penalty

May 18, 2023 3345 Views 0 comment Print

Company had issued a private placement offer letter before filing the relevant special resolution in the registry, which is a violation of Section 42(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 14(8) of the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014.

Strike off of the Companies with new latest provisions

May 18, 2023 76608 Views 0 comment Print

Strike off simply means close, Strike off a company simply means removal of name of the company from Register of Company. By the process of Strike off, business operation of a company comes to an end. Under Companies Act, 2013, there are provisions for strike off of a company.

Municipal Commissioner needs to complete assessment within 10 years of issuing initial notice in Form-H

May 17, 2023 4110 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that since the Commissioner failed to complete the assessment for the relevant years within a period of ten years of issuing the initial notice in Form-H, the notice is quashed.

ROC Imposes Penalty on Company for Failure to Meet CSR Obligations

May 17, 2023 29865 Views 0 comment Print

The Registrar of Companies (ROC) in Delhi has recently imposed penalties on a company, including its Independent Directors (ID) and Non-Executive Directors (NED), for violations related to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provisions under Section 135(5) of the Companies Act, 2013. The case involves the company’s failure to spend the required amount on CSR activities […]

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