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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 1221 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 16116 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 18498 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 7878 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 11559 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 717 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 2580 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 501 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 2952 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 1560 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 75 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 132 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 129 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 195 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 147 Views 0 comment Print


Penalty Reduced as CIN Non-Disclosure Held Not a Continuous Default

April 25, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

The authority ruled that failure to mention CIN on documents was not a continuing offence. Penalty was limited to specific instances, significantly reducing liability.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to File PAS-3 Details Under Rule 14(6)

April 25, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority imposed penalties after finding incomplete filing of PAS-3 details. The ruling confirms that such violations attract general penalty under Section 450 when no specific penalty exists.

Penalty Set Aside as No Violation of Private Placement Provisions Found

April 25, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether Section 42 was violated in a private placement. The authority ruled there was no substantive breach and replaced the penalty with a nominal fine for a procedural lapse.

Penalty Reduced Due to MCA Circular Extending Filing Deadline for PAS-03

April 25, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

The case addressed delayed filing of return of allotment under Section 42(9). The authority reduced the penalty after recognizing a government circular that excluded part of the delay period.

₹8 Cr Penalty Imposed for Failure to Maintain Separate Bank Account in Private Placement

April 25, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The authority found non-compliance with Section 42(6) due to absence of a separate bank account. It held that such violation attracts penalty under Section 42(10).

Failure to attach mandatory share transfer details in annual return: MCA imposes Penalty

April 25, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

Omission of required attachments in annual return filing resulted in penalties under Section 450. The decision stresses the importance of accurate and complete filings.

Failure to attach share transfer details in annual return: MCA imposes Penalty

April 25, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to attach share transfer details in the annual return resulted in penalties under the residuary provision. The ruling highlights that even minor filing omissions can trigger statutory penalties.

Delay in reporting outstanding receipts & loans in DPT-3: MCA levied Penalty

April 25, 2026 6093 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to file the one-time DPT-3 return within the prescribed timeline resulted in penalties under Section 450. The authority held that delayed compliance, even if later rectified, constitutes a violation. The case highlights strict adherence to deposit reporting requirements.

Failure to Attach Resolution in MGT-14: MCA imposes Penalty

April 25, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

The company admitted that omission of the resolution attachment was unintentional. However, the adjudicating authority still imposed penalties under Section 450. The ruling confirms that intent does not negate statutory compliance obligations.

Delay in Filing MGT-14 Attracts Penalty Despite Voluntary Disclosure

April 25, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

A delayed filing of a special resolution beyond the statutory deadline resulted in penalties despite claims of bona fide error. The ruling highlights strict compliance obligations under the Companies Act.

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