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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 18501 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


Latest News


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


Latest Notifications


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


Penalty Imposed for Holding Two DINs Due to Inadvertent Allotment During LLP Incorporation

March 23, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved duplication of DIN due to ignorance during incorporation. The authority imposed penalty despite voluntary disclosure, reinforcing strict compliance requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Holding Multiple DINs in Violation of Companies Act, 2013

March 23, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Holding more than one DIN violates statutory provisions regardless of intent. The adjudicating authority imposed maximum penalty despite claim of inadvertent error.

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Non-Filing of Annual Return Under Section 92(5)

March 23, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved failure to file annual returns within the prescribed time. The authority imposed penalties and emphasized strict compliance with statutory filing obligations.

Penalty Imposed for Duplicate DIN Due to Prolonged Non-Compliance Period

March 20, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved holding two DINs in violation of law. The authority imposed penalty considering the extended duration of default despite eventual rectification.

Penalty Imposed for Holding Duplicate DIN Over Extended Period Under Companies Act

March 20, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved holding two DINs for 1462 days in violation of statutory provisions. The authority imposed a reduced penalty considering mitigating circumstances.

Long-Running DIN Violation for 2427 Days Attracted Penalty Despite Inadvertent Error

March 20, 2026 987 Views 0 comment Print

The director voluntarily disclosed the violation and surrendered the duplicate DIN. The authority reduced the penalty to 25% of the maximum due to non-repetitive default. This highlights the benefit of proactive compliance.

Adjudication Confirms Penalty Despite Surrender of Duplicate DIN After Detection

March 20, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Even though the duplicate DIN was surrendered, the violation period attracted penalty. The ruling clarifies that rectification does not eliminate liability for past default. Timely compliance is essential.

Penalty Imposed for Holding Multiple DINs Due to Inadvertent Duplicate Registration

March 20, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved obtaining a duplicate DIN in violation of law. The authority granted relief by imposing only 25% of the maximum penalty due to absence of malafide intent.

Penalty Imposed for Holding Multiple DINs Due to Violation of Section 155

March 20, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved obtaining a duplicate DIN in violation of statutory provisions. The authority imposed a reduced penalty considering the unintentional nature of the default.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Government Approval of Non-Resident Director Appointment

March 20, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved delayed approval for appointing a non-resident whole-time director. Authorities held that the 90-day period must be calculated from the date of appointment, leading to penalties for non-compliance.

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