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Right Issue of Shares: When PAS-3 Gets Filed but Real Compliance File Stays Empty

Company Law : The article highlights how companies completed PAS-3 filings but failed to maintain critical Right Issue documentation such as off...

May 23, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

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 1497 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 17064 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 18924 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 8136 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9315 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1452 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 20334 Views 0 comment Print

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 13578 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 1677 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA Extends time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission

Corporate Law : The MCA has introduced temporary relief measures extending name reservation validity and e-form resubmission deadlines affected by...

June 20, 2026 3711 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 15945 Views 2 comments Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print


Private Placement: No Penalty on Separate Bank Account Compliance

May 4, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved alleged violation in handling share application money under company law. The ruling held that maintaining funds in a separate account ensured compliance, leading to penalty removal.

ROC Set Aside Penalty Due to Proof of Proper Use of Separate Bank Account for Share Money

May 4, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved alleged misuse of share application funds under company law provisions. The authority ruled that compliance was established through proper bank account usage, leading to penalty removal.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to File DIR-12 on Director Appointment

April 30, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved non-filing of Form DIR-12 for appointment of a director. The authority held that failure to comply with Section 170(2) attracts penalty regardless of operational or technical challenges. The ruling emphasizes strict compliance with statutory filing requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to File DIR-12 to report resignation of a director

April 30, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved non-filing of Form DIR-12 to report resignation of a director. The authority held that failure to comply with Section 168(1) attracts penalty despite operational or technical challenges. The ruling emphasizes mandatory compliance with director-related filings.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Disclose Allottee Occupation in PAS-3 Filing

April 30, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved omission of allottee occupation details in Form PAS-3. The authority held that Rule 12(2) mandates complete disclosure, and non-compliance attracts penalty. The ruling emphasizes accuracy in statutory filings.

Maximum Penalty Imposed for 1951-Day Delay in Filing Board Resolution

April 30, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved delayed filing of Form MGT-14 for approval of financial statements. The authority held that a 1,951-day delay constituted a continuing default warranting maximum penalty. The ruling highlights strict enforcement of statutory timelines.

Maximum Penalty Imposed for Delay in Filing Board Resolution Beyond Statutory Timeline

April 30, 2026 2271 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved delayed filing of Form MGT-14 for approval of financial statements. The authority held that a delay of 2,317 days constituted a continuing default attracting maximum penalty. The ruling emphasizes strict timelines and consequences for prolonged non-compliance.

Penalty Imposed for omission of PAN, email ID and address in Form PAS-3

April 30, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved whether omission of PAN, email ID, and address in Form PAS-3 violates statutory rules. The authority held that Rule 14(6) mandates complete disclosure of allottee details. The ruling emphasizes strict compliance with corporate filing requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Allottee Details in Form PAS-3

April 30, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether occupation details can be omitted when allottees lack occupation. The authority rejected this interpretation and imposed penalties for non-compliance. The decision clarifies that statutory forms must be filled completely and accurately.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to File Board Resolution in Form MGT-14

April 30, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved non-filing of mandatory Form MGT-14 for board resolutions approving financial statements. The authority held that failure to comply with Sections 117 and 179 constitutes a continuing default attracting penalties. 

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