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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


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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


Penalty Imposed Due to Failure to Maintain Registered Office for Official Communication

March 28, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved non-maintenance of a valid registered office, leading to undelivered notices. The authority imposed penalties, holding such failure violates statutory compliance requirements.

Company Penalised for Failure to Maintain Proof of Meeting Notices Dispatch

March 28, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses non-maintenance of Board and General Meeting notices and dispatch proof. The authority imposed penalties, emphasizing strict documentation requirements under the Companies Act.

Incomplete or unsigned Minutes: MCA Penalises Company and Directors

March 28, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

The issue relates to improper recording and signing of Board meeting minutes. The ruling confirms that incomplete or unsigned minutes attract penalties under the Companies Act.

Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: MCA Bangalore imposes ₹19.41 lakh Penalty

March 28, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that non-appointment of a mandatory Company Secretary within the prescribed timeline constitutes a serious compliance breach. Even delayed appointment does not cure the violation, resulting in substantial penalties on both company and directors.

Directors Penalised for Non-Maintenance of MBP-1 & DIR-8 (Interest Disclosure Records)

March 28, 2026 1116 Views 0 comment Print

The case deals with failure to maintain statutory disclosure records under Section 184. The authority imposed penalties on all directors, emphasizing strict compliance and record-keeping obligations.

Delay in Filing Special Resolution in MGT-14: MCA Hyderabad imposed Penalty

March 28, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that delayed filing of Form MGT-14 constitutes a clear violation of Section 117. Even if eventually filed, non-compliance within the prescribed timeline attracts monetary penalties on both company and officers.

Delay in Filing PAS-3 (Return of Allotment) – MCA Hyderabad imposed Penalty

March 28, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses delayed filing of return of allotment beyond the mandated 15 days under Section 42(8). The authority imposed penalties, reinforcing strict compliance requirements for private placements.

Penalty Imposed Due to Incorrect AGM Date in Statutory Filing

March 27, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for filing incorrect AGM details in Form AOC-4 XBRL. It held that even clerical errors violate statutory requirements. The ruling stresses accuracy in corporate filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Failure to Identify Significant Beneficial Owners

March 27, 2026 702 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for not identifying SBOs despite clear evidence of control and influence. It held that such identification is mandatory under Section 90. The ruling reinforces transparency in ownership structures.

Penalty Imposed Due to Failure to Appoint Secretarial Auditor on Time

March 27, 2026 627 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for not appointing a Secretarial Auditor despite meeting statutory thresholds. It held that compliance under Section 204 is mandatory. The ruling reinforces strict corporate governance obligations.

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