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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 54984 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 420 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 1305 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 258 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 297 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 414 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 1776 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 1005 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 9330 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 111 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 192 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 378 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 16032 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 504 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


Analysis of Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021

February 8, 2021 5208 Views 2 comments Print

Amendments in Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 vide Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 Following Rules of Companies(Incorporation) Rules, 2014 has been amended- Rule 3, 6, 7 and Annexure Summary of amendments made (a) Reducing the no. of days to check residence criteria of directors. (b) Omitting limit of Turnover and paid up share capital for […]

An Overview of Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021

February 8, 2021 84138 Views 3 comments Print

1. The Ministry of Company Affairs ‘ MCA’ vide Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 shifted CSR spending mandatory from the voluntary. In this article, an attempt has been made to cover all the amendments read with statutory provisions under section 135 of Companies Act, 2013. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE – [Rule 1(2)]: The Amendment Rules […]

Analysis of recent amendment in CSR Rules & Provisions

February 7, 2021 18942 Views 4 comments Print

1. Brief Background a) The Company law in India mandates certain category of companies to carry out Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities mandatorily. Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 enlists the companies which are mandatorily required to comply with the CSR requirements, which are: i. Net worth of Rs. 500 crore or more, ii. […]

Change of Name of Company- Forms to be filed with MCA

February 6, 2021 13476 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains form to be filed with Registrar of Companies for Change of Name of Company under Companies Act, 2013 and Attachments to be filed with form and Relevant Sections for the same. Change of Name of Company S.No. Form Particulars Attachments Relevant Section 1 Proposed company needs to reserve the name New Name (Two […]

Process for Appointment of Foreign Director in Indian Company

February 6, 2021 2982 Views 0 comment Print

Process for Appointment of Foreign Director in Indian Company under Section 152 of Companies Act, 2013 mentioning the form to be filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)  and relevant attachments. Appointment of Foreign Director(Section 152) S.No. Form Particulars Attachments Relevant Section 1 SIFY FORM NRI/ Foreign National is required to obtain Digital Signatures. 1. […]

MCA21 Version 3.0 to be launched in Fiscal 2021-22

February 6, 2021 8370 Views 0 comment Print

MCA will launch data analytics driven MCA21 Version 3.0. This Version will have additional modules for e-Adjudication, e-Consultation and Compliance Management. MCA21 system is the first Mission Mode e-Governance project of Government of India.

Non-filing of e-Form DIR-12 for Additional Director regularisation: MCA Imposes ₹6 Lakh Penalty

February 5, 2021 2949 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes Rs. 6 Lakh penalty on M/s Peoples International & Services Pvt Ltd and its directors for failure to file e-Form DIR-12.

Highlights of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Amendments

February 5, 2021 7635 Views 3 comments Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the CSR provisions by notifying the following w.e.f. 22.01.2021: a. The Companies [Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy] Amendment Rules, 2021. b. Section 27 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020. c. Section 21 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019. Key highlights of these amendments are as follows: ♦ Exemption […]

Board Meeting Attendance Register not Authenticated by Chairman or CS: MCA Imposes Penalty

February 5, 2021 22653 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed by MCA on a company for not authenticating board meeting attendance registers. Detailed analysis of the case and implications.

Board Meeting Attendance Sheet not serially numbered: MCA imposes Penalty

February 5, 2021 11388 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalties due to unnumbered board meeting attendance sheets. Detailed analysis of the case and imposed penalties.

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