Non-Profit Companies under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, promote charitable objectives like education, social welfare, and environmental protection. They use profits solely for their aims, not dividends, and enjoy tax exemptions. Non-compliance can lead to penalties or dissolution.

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling restored Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, overturning a 1967 decision. This landmark judgment redefines Article 30 protections for minority institutions in India.