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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


Child Labour and Its Relationship to Labour Law: An Urgent Issue Requiring Attention

April 25, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the urgent issue of child labour and its complex relationship with labour laws. Uncover the social, economic, and legal implications, the role of international conventions, and initiatives to combat child labour. Understand the need for a multifaceted approach addressing root causes, awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and the economic empowerment of families.

NFRA imposes 10 Lakh Penalty on MACEL’s Auditor & Debar for 10 Years

April 25, 2023 2691 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA’s investigations inter-alia revealed that the MACEL’s Auditor for the FY 2019-20 failed to meet the relevant requirements of the Standards on Auditing (‘SA’ hereafter) in a number of significant aspects and demonstrated a serious lack of competence. The EP failed to exercise professional judgement & skepticism during audit of fraudulent borrowings of Rs. 4,438.37 […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to the IEPF Refund Process

April 24, 2023 4266 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) refund process seamlessly with our step-by-step guide. Reclaim unclaimed dividends and deposits effortlessly. Learn the importance of timely claims and understand the simple IEPF claim process.

Non-Appointment CS – Penalty reduced Maximum penalty Harsh

April 24, 2023 732 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Appointment CS – penalty reduced – Ac imposing maximum penalty by Registrar of Companies on company, its Managing Director and other director is very harsh, burdensome on Company.

Rs. 15 Lakh penalty on Company & Directors for not appointing CS

April 24, 2023 27210 Views 0 comment Print

As Rule 8A (Appointment of Company Secretaries in Companies Not Covered Under Rule 8) of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (w.e.f 09.06.2014), a company other than a company covered under Rule 8 which has a paid-up share capital of five crore rupees or more shall have a whole-time company secretary. […]

MCA Imposes Rs. 25 Lakh Penalty for Not appointing Company Secretary

April 24, 2023 12273 Views 0 comment Print

ub-section (5) of Section 203 of the Act provides that if any company makes any default in complying with the provisions of this section, such company shall be liable to a penalty of five lakh rupees and every director and key managerial personnel of the company who is in default shall be liable to a penalty of fifty thousand rupees and where the default is a continuing one, with a further penalty of one thousand rupees for each day after the first during which such default continues but not exceeding five lakh rupees.

Note on advantage & Disadvantage of LLP

April 24, 2023 3174 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the pros and cons of Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) compared to Private Limited Companies. Learn about tax advantages, compliance differences, and the unique features of each business structure.

Understanding Dividends under Companies Act, 2013: Legal Provisions, Forms, Explanations, and Case Laws.

April 23, 2023 78297 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act, 2013, contains various provisions relating to the payment of dividends by companies to their shareholders. These provisions lay down the legal framework for the payment of dividends and set out the rights and obligations of companies and shareholders.

MCA Advisory on Launch of STK-2 form along with C-PACE functionality

April 23, 2023 4077 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is launching STK-2 form along with C-PACE functionality on 01st May 2023 at 12:00 AM.

Squeezing out Minority: A critical analysis of provisions under Companies Act, 2013

April 23, 2023 23850 Views 0 comment Print

The act of squeeze-out, which involves forcibly acquiring the equity shares of a company from minority shareholders and compensating them in cash, is a visible demonstration of a controlling shareholder’s power over the corporate machinery.

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