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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


ROC Imposed Penalty for Failure to Disclose Director Interest in Related Party Transactions

March 25, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses non-disclosure of directors’ interests in related entities. Authorities imposed penalties, reinforcing strict compliance with Section 184 disclosure requirements.

ROC Imposed Penalty for Non-Cash Transactions Without Shareholder Approval

March 25, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized directors for entering into non-cash transactions without prior approval through a special resolution. It reinforces that shareholder consent is mandatory for such arrangements under Section 192.

ROC Levies Penalty Due to Defective Allotment Records & Missing Member Information

March 25, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for submitting incomplete and inconsistent member data under Rule 14(6). It held that technical issues or pending approvals do not justify defective statutory disclosures, reinforcing strict compliance standards.

ROC Imposed Penalty for Non-Filing of PAS-3 Despite Claim of Technical Glitch

March 25, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for failing to file return of allotment under Section 39(4), rejecting the argument of MCA portal issues. The key takeaway is that technical difficulties do not excuse statutory non-compliance.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Delay in Reporting Share Capital Changes in SH-7

March 25, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

The authority imposed penalty for failure to file SH-7 after increasing authorised capital. The key takeaway is that statutory filings cannot be skipped even due to technical issues.

₹2.47 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Delay in Filing Financial Statements

March 25, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to file financial statements and respond to notices resulted in an ex-parte penalty order. The case highlights strict enforcement of compliance and consequences of non-appearance before authorities.

Maximum Penalty Imposed Due to Non-Filing of Financial Statements for FY 2018-19

March 25, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Company failed to respond to show cause and hearing notices issued by the ROC. The authority proceeded ex-parte and imposed penalties. The ruling highlights that non-participation does not prevent enforcement action.

ROC Penalises Company for Defective AGM Minutes and Record-Keeping Lapses

March 24, 2026 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Non-adherence to Secretarial Standard-2 in maintaining AGM minutes resulted in penalties on the company and its officers. The authority rejected claims of procedural lapses being minor or inadvertent. The case emphasizes the binding nature of secretarial standards under company law.

Penalty Imposed Due to Incorrect Shareholder Disclosure in Annual Return Filing

March 24, 2026 726 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized incorrect classification of shareholders in Form MGT-7A. It held that errors in statutory filings attract liability even if later corrected.

Directors Held Liable for Non-Filing of Financial Statements Under Companies Act

March 24, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

Repeated failure to respond to MCA notices resulted in penalties and an ex-parte order. The authority emphasized accountability for statutory filing defaults. The case serves as a cautionary example of the consequences of regulatory non-engagement.

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