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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


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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 2592 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 81 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 222 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


Delay in CS Appointment: Penalty reduced from 6 Lakh to 4 Lakh by RD

April 10, 2023 519 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the appeal under Companies Act, 2013 by Vaasudev Grain Mill Pvt Ltd. Learn about penalties, Covid-19 challenges, and the final resolution by the Regional Director.

MCA imposes penalty Rs. 3.5 Lakh for carrying business not mentioned in MOA

March 31, 2023 12144 Views 1 comment Print

Since the company carried on the business of manufacturing and dealing in starch in the financial year 2018- 19 and 2019-20 without any specific clause in memorandum of association relating to starch, it has breached the provisin of Section 4 of the Companies Act, 2013.

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 13 Lakh for non-submission of Balance Sheet

February 9, 2023 14679 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the penalties imposed on Nature Gold Nidhi Limited for non-compliance with the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the violations, fines, and the appeal process

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 14,00,000 for non-submission of Balance Sheet

February 9, 2023 33531 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 14,00,000 for non-submission of Balance Sheet in Uttar Pradesh. Learn about the case & the subsequent penalties in this post.

Whole time CS Appointment default- Penalty Reduced to Rs. 1.25 Lakh from 7 Lakh

February 7, 2023 663 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the outcome of an appeal under section 454(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for default in appointing a Company Secretary, where the penalty was reduced to Rs. 1.25 Lakh.

How To Submit Form Spice Part B on MCA V3

February 6, 2023 25557 Views 1 comment Print

In this editorial author shall discuss the questions and step by step process of Resubmit or submission of Spice Part B if name approved in V2 portal. Que 1: If Name approved in V2 portal. Whether Spice Part B for the same can be file on V3 Portal? (DG) Ans 1: It is allowed to […]

Step by Step Process for DSC Registration on MCA21-V3 Portal

February 6, 2023 37638 Views 0 comment Print

> Download EMSIGNER and EMBRIDGE BOTH for DSC registration on MCA21-V3 Portal. > Change PIN/ Password of the DSC (For First Time Association under this Service). > For Professionals, Directors, Designated Partners, Manager, Secretary, Authorized Representatives, Professional Staff Members, registration as a ‘BUSINESS USER’  is MUST for completion of DSC Registration. > One person can […]

Company not mentioned CIN, Address, Name on letterhead: MCA imposes Penalty

January 18, 2023 990 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalties on RSUN Pharma Pvt Ltd & directors for violating Section 12(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. Details & implications.

Default in Appointment of CS: MCA RD reduces Penalty from Rs. 33.82 Lakh to Rs. 2.08 Lakh

December 29, 2022 387 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the adjudication order concerning Avanti Leathers Limited under the Companies Act, 2013, addressing penalties for non-compliance with section 203.

MCA imposes penalty of Rs. 20 Lakh on Company & Directors for non-appointment of CS

December 20, 2022 58944 Views 1 comment Print

Imposition of Rs. 20 Lakh Penalty for Non-Appointment of Company Secretary (CS) Section 203 of the Company Act of 2013, as amended by Rule 8 Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rule of 2014, mandates that certain classes of companies must appoint key personnel, including a Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer or Manager, a […]

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