Follow Us:

Archive: January, 2026

Posts in January, 2026

Penalty Imposed for Incomplete Allottee Details in return of allotment

627 Views 1 comment Print

The regulator examined a failure to disclose full allottee particulars in the return of allotment. It held that incomplete disclosures violate securities allotment rules and attract penalty under the Companies Act.

ROC Chennai Imposed Penalty for Failure to Maintain Registered Office

168 Views 1 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that non-receipt of official correspondence proved a breach of the statutory duty to maintain a registered office. Penalties were imposed on the company and its directors under Section 12(8) of the Companies Act.

Officers Penalised for Failure to Maintain Director & KMP Registers

144 Views 1 comment Print

Non-maintenance of statutory registers triggered adjudication under company law. Officers in default were held personally liable despite liquidation.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Mandatory Internal Auditor

195 Views 1 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that non-appointment of an internal auditor despite crossing the statutory turnover threshold violated company law. Directors were personally penalised, reinforcing strict compliance with audit requirements.

Directors Fined Under Residual Penalty Provision for Annual Return Lapse

153 Views 1 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held directors liable for non-filing of Form MGT-8 for an earlier financial year. Liquidation of the company did not shield officers from personal penalties.

Arbitral Award Restored as Appellate Court Exceeded Section 37 Scope

189 Views 1 comment Print

The issue was whether the High Court could interfere with an arbitral award upheld under Section 34. The Supreme Court held that Section 37 jurisdiction is limited and cannot re-examine merits or reinterpret the contract.

Penalty for Non-Disclosure of Related Party Deposits in Board Report

189 Views 1 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that failure to disclose deposits accepted from related parties violated mandatory Board report norms. The key takeaway is strict enforcement of deposit disclosure requirements under company law.

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

141 Views 1 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

168 Views 1 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

219 Views 1 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.

Search Post by Date
February 2026
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
232425262728