The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.
Company Law : This FAQ examines the statutory authorities empowered to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting under the Companies Act, 2013. I...
Company Law : The article explains how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are governed by corporate, tax, and FEMA regulations. The key ...
Company Law : While permitting extensive investigations, the Court has clarified that allegations alone do not establish criminal liability. Any...
Corporate Law : The High Court held that a company cannot shift its registered office after approval of a resolution plan when appeals against the...
CA, CS, CMA : This update compiles key statutory deadlines across multiple laws for June 2026. It highlights filing requirements under income ta...
Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...
Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...
Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...
Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The NCLT Allahabad Bench dispensed with shareholder meetings after finding that all shareholders had consented to the proposed red...
Company Law : The Court held that shareholder resolutions seeking removal of directors under Section 284 are independent of Section 188 requirem...
Company Law : The Delhi High Court upheld restraint on a company’s move to remove a director because the special notice only made vague allega...
Company Law : The Bombay High Court held that statements made in Special Notices for removal of a director under the Companies Act formed part o...
Company Law : The Court held that a shareholder holding requisite voting strength has a statutory right under Section 169 to convene an extraord...
Company Law : The MCA has amended the valuation rules to require Registered Valuer Organisations to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₹25 ...
Company Law : The Registrar of Companies penalized the company and its authorized signatory after an incorrect document was attached with Form A...
Company Law : MCA amends Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exc...
Company Law : MCA has amended the CSR Rules to recognize zero coupon zero principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs. The...
Company Law : ROC Mumbai held that repeated return of official notices proved non-maintenance of a registered office under Section 12(1) of the ...
This FAQ examines the statutory authorities empowered to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting under the Companies Act, 2013. It explains when the Board, requisitionists, members, directors, or NCLT can validly step in to ensure corporate governance continues.
The article explains how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are governed by corporate, tax, and FEMA regulations. The key takeaway is that accurate valuation is critical to satisfy both regulatory and tax requirements.
While permitting extensive investigations, the Court has clarified that allegations alone do not establish criminal liability. Any determination of guilt must be made through the judicial process after evidence is examined.
The High Court held that a company cannot shift its registered office after approval of a resolution plan when appeals against the plan are still pending before the NCLAT. The statutory embargo under Rule 30(9) must be strictly followed.
This update compiles key statutory deadlines across multiple laws for June 2026. It highlights filing requirements under income tax, GST, FEMA, and company law. The takeaway is a complete roadmap for timely compliance.
Section 158 makes quoting Director Identification Number (DIN) mandatory in statutory filings. Non-compliance can lead to substantial penalties and continuing default consequences under Section 172.
The MCA has amended the valuation rules to require Registered Valuer Organisations to maintain a minimum paid-up capital of ₹25 lakh. The key takeaway is stronger financial and governance standards for RVOs.
he analysis clarifies that accumulated losses do not prevent a company from issuing bonus shares from its Securities Premium Account. Eligibility depends on compliance with Section 63 conditions and absence of financial or statutory defaults.
This update highlights crucial compliance deadlines across GST, Income Tax, FEMA, and SEBI laws. It underscores that timely filings are essential to avoid penalties, ensuring businesses remain legally compliant and operationally secure.
The 2025 amendment replaces annual DIR-3 KYC compliance with a filing requirement once every three consecutive financial years. Directors must now track their cycle based on the year their DIN was allotted and file by 30 June of the relevant year.
