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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 54771 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 270 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 1236 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 237 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 279 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 339 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 1767 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 927 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 9288 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 69 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 105 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 102 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 357 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 15894 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 480 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 264 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 177 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


ROC imposes Penalty for Defective Board Minutes Despite No Malafide Intent

April 7, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved non-compliance with statutory requirements for maintaining board meeting minutes. The authority held that procedural lapses still attract penalties under Section 118.

Penalty Dropped for Non-Receipt of Notices as Company Had Already Shifted Office

April 7, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The authority dropped penalty proceedings after finding that the company had already shifted its registered office and the error was unintentional. Timely compliance and lack of mala fide intent proved crucial.

Launch of first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)

April 6, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

The National Statistics Office has introduced the first Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) covering over 1.21 lakh enterprises. The initiative aims to generate reliable data for evidence-based policymaking and strengthen official economic statistics.

Analysis of Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026)

April 6, 2026 1404 Views 0 comment Print

CCFS-2026 allows companies to clear pending filings at reduced costs. The key takeaway is penalty relief and a final chance to regularize compliance.

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

April 6, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Court of India) on 13th September, 2004 1. Part I: The Narrative Accounts In the sophisticated theater of corporate litigation, the technicalities of share allotments and board resolutions often serve as a veil for deeply personal […]

Procedure For Compounding of Offences Under Companies Act, 2013

April 6, 2026 2589 Views 0 comment Print

The law allows companies to settle certain offences by paying a compounding fee instead of prosecution. The key takeaway is a structured process involving RD or NCLT based on penalty limits.

Compliance Calendar For A Private Limited Company under Companies Act, 2013

April 6, 2026 1281 Views 2 comments Print

The compliance calendar for private limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013 provides a structured overview of mandatory quarterly and event-based compliances. Key annual filings include DPT-3, DIR-3 KYC, AOC-4, and MGT-7/MGT-7A, along with mandatory disclosures like MBP-1 and DIR-8 at the start of the financial year. Companies must hold a minimum of four board […]

Compliance Calendar For Unlisted Public Company as Per Companies Act 2013

April 6, 2026 1089 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive compliance calendar covering all quarterly and event-based filings. Helps unlisted public companies stay compliant with the Companies Act, 2013.

Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies: Companies Act & SEBI LODR, 2015

April 6, 2026 1398 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed compliance calendar covering all quarterly and annual filings for listed companies. Helps ensure timely adherence to Companies Act and SEBI rules.

Writ not entertained since alternative remedy of approaching NCLAT available

April 6, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching the NCLAT since claim of violation of principles of natural justice not established. Accordingly, writ petition dismissed.

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