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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 54921 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 345 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 1278 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 390 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 972 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 15951 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


Role of Company Secretaries in Risk Management

November 10, 2022 5508 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the crucial role of company secretaries in risk management and the need for a strong risk culture in organizations.

Application u/s 7 by Financial Creditor against Guarantor maintainable on default of Principal Borrower

November 10, 2022 1053 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that Financial Creditors can invoke the proceedings under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the Guarantor, who on default of Principal Borrower transforms into Corporate Debtor

Applicability of Ind AS 19 on NBFC’s, Banks & Insurance Companies

November 10, 2022 27504 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the applicability of Ind AS 19 on NBFCs, banks, and insurance companies in India. Understand the requirement for actuarial valuations and compliance with Indian accounting standards.

Independent Director under Section 149(6) of Companies Act, 2013

November 10, 2022 190383 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the role of an independent director under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about their responsibilities and impact on corporate governance.

No CS was willing to join hospital after Covid-19 pandemic – Penalty reduced

November 10, 2022 1143 Views 0 comment Print

After the Covid-19 pandemic no Company Secretary from far of places shown interest to come and join in a hospital business as the company is engaged in Covid-19 pandemic related treatment. Authorised representative requested to waive the penalty as no mens rea could be proved on the part of the Company and its officers in charge.

MCA imposes 4 Lakh Penalty on company & directors for not having registered office

November 9, 2022 1944 Views 0 comment Print

Order for penalty for violation of section 12 of the Companies Act,2013 with respect to Magadh Spun Pipe Limited   Whereas, office of the Registrar of Companies, Bihar-cum-Official Liquidator, High Court Patna, has issued letter no. ROC/Pat/Compt/ 2091/761-765 dated 10.08.2022 to the company and its directors; however the said letter addressed to the company returned […]

MCA imposes penalty exceeding Rs. 11 Lakh for not filing Financial Statements on Company & Directors

November 9, 2022 1980 Views 0 comment Print

Order for penalty for violation of section 137 of the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to Magadh Spun Pipe Limited Company is in default for filing its Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31.03.2017 31.03.2019, 31.03.2020 and 31.03.2021 with the office of Registrar of Companies, Patna. A reply dated 03.11.2022 was received from the […]

MCA penalises company & director for non-appointment of Whole-Time CS

November 9, 2022 2949 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant company and its officers, who have defaulted the provisions of section 203(1) r/w 203(4) of the Act for non-appointment of Whole- Time Company Secretary are liable for penalties under section 203(5) of the Act w.e.f. 07th February 2021 to till date, as the last CS has vacated the office on 07th August 2020. […]

MCA imposes penalty on company for not filing return of Significant Beneficial Owners

November 9, 2022 7854 Views 0 comment Print

Sub-section (4) of Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013, stipulates that every company shall file a return of Significant Beneficial Owners of the company and changes therein with the Registrar containing names, addresses and other details in Form No. BEN-2 within 30 days from the date of receipt of declaration from Significant Beneficial Owner, as prescribed in Rule 4 of Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018.

CIN not mentioned on letter Head of Company – MCA imposes penalty

November 9, 2022 5373 Views 0 comment Print

Company has filed INC-24 for change of name and it was noticed from enclosed letterhead of the company that the CIN was not mentioned on letter Head of Company and thereby violated provisions of Section 12(3) Companies Act, 2013

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