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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


ICSI Helplines for resolution of issues on MCA21-V3 Portal

February 17, 2023 6546 Views 0 comment Print

Institute has been receiving queries regarding the issues being faced by stakeholders in filling and filing of e-Forms on MCA-21 V3 portal.

Private Placement – Section 42 of Companies Act 2013 – Procedure & key points

February 17, 2023 139473 Views 1 comment Print

All private placement offers should be made only to those persons whose names are recorded by the company before sending the invitation to subscribe. The persons whose names are recorded will receive the offer, and the company should maintain a complete record of the offers in Form PAS-5.

CA Penalised for failure to report violations of provisions of Companies Act 2013

February 17, 2023 12072 Views 0 comment Print

Upon perusal of Balance Sheet for the financial years 2017-2018, it is observed that the Company has shown an amount of Rs. 3,09,72,680 as current investment However, the Company has failed to disclose the details of the name of the body corporate (indicating separately whether such bodies are (i) subsidiaries, (ii) associates, (iii) joint ventures, […]

CA penalised for failure to report on Contravention of Companies Act, 2013

February 17, 2023 2223 Views 0 comment Print

Upon perusal of Balance Sheet for the financial year 2020-2021, it is observed that the Company has shown an amount of Rs. 1,26,30,680 as Non-current investment However, the Company has failed to disclose the details of the name of the body corporate (indicating separately whether such bodies are (i) subsidiaries, (ii) associates, (iii) joint ventures, […]

Fall of Kingfisher Airlines: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Governance

February 17, 2023 12111 Views 0 comment Print

In this article, we will discuss relevant provisions of Companies Act 2013 in the context of case of Vijay Mallya and Kingfisher Airlines.

Analysis of Section 448 Punishment for False Statement under Companies Act 2013

February 16, 2023 12573 Views 2 comments Print

False statements made knowingly and willfully have a criminal offence under Section 448 of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn more about the punishment in this analysis.

Section 449 of Companies Act, 2013 – Punishment for false evidence

February 16, 2023 9027 Views 1 comment Print

Providing false evidence to Registrar or other authorities appointed under Companies Act, 2013 is a punishable offence with fine up to INR 1 lakh or 6 months jail or both, as per Section 449

Whether figures reported in DPT-3 are current year figures or outstanding figures?

February 16, 2023 4119 Views 0 comment Print

Find out the legal provisions regarding acceptance of deposits by companies in India Whether figures reported in DPT-3 are current year figures or outstanding figures

Difference between NGO and Section 8 company

February 15, 2023 10860 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the fundamental differences between NGO and Section 8 companies, and explore both legal structures to better understand the implications for each.

Section 34 – Criminal Liability for Mis-Statements in Prospectus

February 15, 2023 72849 Views 0 comment Print

Section 34 of Companies Act 2013 deals with liability for shifting financial statements or prospectus. It specifies that any person who is found to be responsible for any false statement or misstatement in prospectus whether or not the prospectus is published shall be liable.

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