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Every private limited company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 must file annual returns and financial statements with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). These filings are not optional: failure to comply within the prescribed timelines attracts penalties, can result in the disqualification of directors, and may even lead to the company being struck off the register. This guide explains the key forms, deadlines, and procedural steps for ROC annual compliance, including t

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is one of the most frequently used instruments in commercial practice. Whether you are sharing a business idea with a potential investor, onboarding a new employee with access to proprietary systems, or engaging a consultant for a sensitive project, a well-drafted NDA protects your confidential information and provides a clear legal framework for recourse in case of breach. In India, NDAs are governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and thei

On November 21, 2025, India took a landmark step in labour law reform by bringing into force four consolidated Labour Codes, replacing 29 legacy enactments that had governed employment relationships for decades. Whether you are an employer restructuring payroll or an employee evaluating your new entitlements, these changes affect virtually every workplace in the country. This guide breaks down the four codes, highlights the provisions with the greatest practical impact, and o

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) entered a critical phase when the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified on November 13, 2025. With the provisions rolling out in three distinct phases, 2026 is the "build and test" year for businesses across India. Phase 2, which introduces the Consent Manager Framework, takes effect on November 13, 2026. This guide explains each phase, identifies the compliance steps you must take before the dead

The Supreme Court of India, on July 20, 2026, dismissed the Centre's Special Leave Petition challenging a Delhi High Court order that quashed the tender process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services at Indian Missions in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Singapore, and Canberra. The bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana upheld the High Court's finding that the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) technical evaluation of comp

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a woman accused in a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, involving the recovery of over 10 kilograms of heroin allegedly dropped by a drone from Pakistan. The Court held that the accused's arrest appeared, prima facie, to have been effected without communicating the grounds of arrest to her or her nominated relative, as mandated under Article 22(1) of the Constitution. The ruling, de

The Bombay High Court, in a ruling delivered on July 22, 2026, held that a child seeking admission in a school under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) cannot be denied the reservation benefit solely because the caste certificate of the child's deceased father was not produced. Justice Nijamoodin Jamadar ruled that if the child furnishes the mother's caste certificate, the authorities cannot insist on the father's certificate as a preco

The Supreme Court of India has proposed the establishment of special courts to fast-track the trial of cases arising from the ethnic violence in Manipur, which has plagued the northeastern state since May 2023. The bench, while expressing concern over the inordinate delay in investigations, directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to hasten their probes and ensure timely filing of chargesheets. The Court emphasized that day-to-

The Supreme Court of India, on July 24, 2026, passed an interim order prohibiting the unauthorized use or circulation of live-streamed court proceedings on social media and digital platforms. The order, delivered by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, aims to preserve the dignity and sanctity of judicial proceedings in an era of rapidly evolving digital communication. The Court clarified that the interim order will n

Stock market fraud in India takes many forms. In March 2026, SEBI issued critical warnings about two prevalent scams: fraudulent Securities Transaction Tax notices impersonating SEBI, and unauthorized account handling services promising risk-free returns. Understanding how SEBI classifies market fraud and knowing your remedies are essential for protecting your investments. How SEBI Classifies Market Fraud SEBI's regulatory framework identifies four primary categories of mark

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a Settlement Helpdesk Facility to assist applicants in filing settlement applications under the SEBI (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations, 2018. Announced through Press Release No. 38/2026 dated July 1, 2026, the facility provides a dedicated channel for prospective applicants to understand the settlement process, compute indicative settlement amounts, and track the status of pending applications. The initiative i

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadline for the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) from July 15 to August 31, 2026. The extension, notified through General Circular No. 03/2026 dated July 8, 2026, was necessitated by the ongoing capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the MCA data centre following a fire incident on June 5, 2026. The scheme offers up to a 90 per cent discount on additional filing fees for companies

The Kerala High Court, in a judgment delivered on July 13, 2026, has held that banks are entitled to consider the credit score and credit report of a co-borrower when deciding an application for an educational loan. Justice M.A. Abdul Hakhim, in Dilha Jan Govindan v. State Bank of India (Neutral Citation: 2026:KER:51085), dismissed a batch of writ petitions filed by students whose educational loan applications were rejected because their parents, who were to sign as co-borrow

The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench convened an emergency evening sitting at 7:00 PM on July 21, 2026, after three Delhi-based advocates and their client were allegedly assaulted inside the Lucknow District Court premises. A Division Bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive Shukla dispensed with procedural formalities, ordered immediate police protection for the victimised advocates, and directed the Lucknow District Judge and Commissioner of Police to submit detai

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) launched the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 (CCFS-2026) on 15 April 2026, giving companies a structured window to clear overdue annual filings at drastically reduced additional fees. On 8 July 2026, the MCA extended the scheme deadline to 31 August 2026, following capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the MCA data centre after a fire incident on 5 June 2026. Under the scheme, companies can file pending annua