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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 1242 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 240 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 288 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 345 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 9291 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 363 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 15900 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 486 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 270 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


Non-Disclosure of Proxy Rights in AGM Notices Attracts Statutory Penalty

January 5, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to give proper prominence to proxy-related rights in AGM notices led to adjudication. A monetary penalty was imposed on the director under the Companies Act.

Delay in Filing MGT-7 Does Not Attract Penalty if Cured Before Notice

January 5, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that although the annual return was filed 266 days late, no penalty could be imposed as the default was rectified before adjudication notice. The ruling underscores relief under Section 454(3) for cured defaults.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Disclose DIN in Financial Statements

January 5, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that omission of DIN details in statutory filings violates disclosure norms. A monetary penalty was imposed on the defaulting director under the Companies Act.

Final assessment order u/s. 143(3) quashed as passed beyond time prescribed u/s. 153(4)

January 5, 2026 1170 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that the final assessment order passed by the A.O. u/s. 143(3) r.w.s. 144C(13) r.w.s. 144B dated 06.06.2024 beyond the limitation prescribed under Section 153(4) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is liable to be quashed. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed.

Resolution plan for Latakisan Construction Pvt. Ltd. as approved by CoC stands admitted

January 5, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Mumbai held that resolution plan for Latakisan Construction P. Ltd. as submitted by Successful Resolution Applicant stands approved as approved by 100% Committee of Creditors. Accordingly, resolution plan is allowed.

Checklist for Interim Dividend under Companies Act, 2013

January 5, 2026 4341 Views 0 comment Print

Interim dividend can be declared solely by the Board of Directors under the Companies Act. Shareholder consent is not required if statutory conditions are met.

Mandatory Valuation by Registered Valuer for Preferential Issue of Shares

January 5, 2026 2256 Views 3 comments Print

This article explains the mandatory requirement that only a registered valuer can determine share pricing for preferential issues.

MCA to set up 3 new Regional Directorates & 6 Registrar of Companies

January 4, 2026 3141 Views 0 comment Print

The government has approved new regional and company registries to streamline administration and improve access. The move aims to reduce jurisdictional load and strengthen regulatory facilitation.

Delay in Appointing Company Secretary Attracts Heavy Penalty Under Companies Act

January 3, 2026 897 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline led to substantial penalties on the company and its directors. The order reinforces strict adherence to Section 203 compliance requirements.

Penalty imposed for Incorrect AOC-4 Filing Despite Suo-Motu Disclosure

January 3, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

An incorrect statutory filing led to misclassification of the company on the MCA portal. The ruling clarifies that directors remain liable for accuracy of e-forms even when errors are voluntarily reported.

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