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MCA V3 Portal Failures: Is it Moral to Levy Fees for Systemic Mistakes?

Company Law : The transition to the new MCA portal disrupted statutory filings due to login, DSC, and payment failures. The key takeaway is that...

February 1, 2026 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Revised MGT-7: Mandatory Shareholder Details & Validation

Company Law : MCA V3 launches revised MGT-7 for FY 2024-25. PAN, Folio, and validation sheet are mandatory for shareholders; external Excel use ...

October 15, 2025 16134 Views 2 comments Print

Key Changes to MCA Annual Forms MGT-7A & AOC-4

Company Law : MCA has updated annual forms MGT-7A and AOC-4 with new requirements for business activity codes, registered office details and sha...

August 12, 2025 18504 Views 0 comment Print

MCA V3 Portal: New MGT-7 Filing Changes

Company Law : A summary of the new MGT-7 annual return form on the MCA's V3 portal, detailing the shift to a web-based system, new disclosure re...

August 6, 2025 7881 Views 0 comment Print

From Error to Reform: Independent Director’s Legal Battle Spurs MCA Action

Company Law : Erroneous MCA data classifying Independent Directors as 'Directors' leads to legal issues, prompting a systemic correction to prot...

July 26, 2025 8754 Views 0 comment Print


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DIR-3 KYC Filing Reduced to Once Every Three Years to Cut Compliance Burden

Company Law : The update addresses repetitive annual KYC filings for directors. It allows filing once every three years, significantly reducing ...

March 31, 2026 11610 Views 0 comment Print

MCA21 V3 Boosts Ease of Doing Business with 98% Helpdesk Resolution Rate

Company Law : The upgraded MCA21 V3 portal processed over 3.84 crore filings in five years and resolved 98% of helpdesk grievances in FY 2025-26...

February 11, 2026 723 Views 0 comment Print

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

Company Law : The government has approved new regional and company registries to streamline administration and improve access. The move aims to ...

January 4, 2026 2595 Views 0 comment Print

SFIO Introduces Digital Safeguards Against Fraudulent Notices

Corporate Law : SFIO now issues digitally generated Summons/Notices with QR codes and DINs, allowing recipients to verify authenticity online and ...

November 22, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Glitches, Seeks Late Fee Waiver

Company Law : ICSI reports numerous technical issues—including OTP failures, data errors, and DSC problems—on the MCA-21 V3 portal and reque...

October 15, 2025 2955 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Director Limit Violation: MCA imposes Rs. 2 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : Penalty imposed on Sh. Laxit Awla under Section 165 of Companies Act, 2013, for exceeding directorship limits. Details on violatio...

November 24, 2024 1563 Views 0 comment Print


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Duplicate DIN Attracts ₹50,000 Penalty Despite Unintentional Error

Company Law : A director was penalized for holding two DINs in violation of statutory provisions. The key takeaway is that even inadvertent non-...

April 29, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Board Meetings Beyond 120 Days Attracts Penalty Despite Disclosure

Company Law : The company failed to conduct the required number of board meetings and exceeded statutory time gaps. The key takeaway is that str...

April 29, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

Incorrect AOC-4 Filing Leads to Penalty Despite Rectification Request

Company Law : Filing incorrect details in statutory forms attracts penalties even if later corrected. The key takeaway is that rectification doe...

April 29, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai Imposed Penalty for Failure to Maintain Registered Office Address

Company Law : The case involved non-maintenance of a functional registered office, evidenced by undelivered official communication. The authorit...

April 28, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Held for 1,090 Days Triggers Heavy Penalty Despite Honest Error

Company Law : The case addressed prolonged possession of two DINs due to an inadvertent mistake. The authority imposed a ₹48,958 penalty, hold...

April 28, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print


Lack of Required Independent Directors: MCA RD Upholds Rs. 9.75 Lakh Penalty

June 11, 2024 837 Views 0 comment Print

Khed Developers’ appeal against the penalty for lacking independent directors was denied. The Rs. 9.75 lakh penalty remains, reaffirming the importance of compliance.

Non-appointment of CS: MCA RD upheld Penalty of Rs. 17.25 Lakh

June 11, 2024 879 Views 0 comment Print

Khed Developers Limited’s appeal against a ₹17.25 lakh penalty for non-appointment of a Company Secretary was denied. Read about the Regional Director’s decision.

Non-Filing of Section 187C(1) Declaration: MCA RD Upholds Rs. 14.95 Lakh Penalty

June 11, 2024 840 Views 0 comment Print

Yapp India challenges a Rs. 14.95 lakh penalty imposed for non-filing under Section 187-C(1) of the Companies Act.

MCA Imposes Rs. 4 Lakh Penalty for non-maintenance of Registered office

June 11, 2024 654 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the penalty imposed by MCA on MEGASYS HEALTHCARE LIMITED for violating Section 12(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 by not maintaining its registered office.

MCA Imposes Penalty for Missing Address & Occupation Details in PAS-3 Allottee List

June 11, 2024 675 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalty on Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Nidhi Ltd. for not including address and occupation of allottees in PAS-3 form, as per Rule 12(2).

1196 days delay in e-Form BEN-2 filing: MCA levied ₹6 Lakh Penalty

June 7, 2024 795 Views 0 comment Print

Reliance Chemotex Industries Ltd. faces a penalty for late filing under Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013. Details on penalties imposed and appeal process.

Shares allotted in Physical mode instead of DEMAT: MCA imposes ₹31.83 Lakh Penalty

June 7, 2024 2394 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty of Rs. 31.83 Lakh imposed by the MCA for issuing shares in physical mode instead of DEMAT mode in the Biogenomics case.

Compliance under Section 62(1)(c) instead of 62(3): MCA RD upheld Penalty of Rs. 1.50 Lakh

June 6, 2024 2274 Views 0 comment Print

Wurknet Private Ltd’s appeal against a penalty for non-compliance with Section 62(3) of the Companies Act is dismissed. 

Violation of Companies Act Section 42(7): MCA imposes Rs. 1.48 Crore Penalty

June 3, 2024 1899 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for violating Section 42(7) of the Companies Act, amounting to 1.48 crores, on Yotta Agro Ventures Private Limited and its directors.

MCA Imposes Rs. 3 Lakh Penalty for delay in Form DIR-12 Filing

May 31, 2024 3534 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about MCAs penalty on Motia Sons Pvt Ltd for violating Companies Act, delaying Form DIR-12 filing, with detailed analysis and implications. Understand the adjudication process.

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