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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 Imposes Penalty Because Company Failed to File Annual Return for FY 2023–24

March 9, 2026 11364 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Patna penalised a company and its directors for failing to file the annual return within the prescribed time under Section 92 of the Companies Act, directing them to rectify the default.

Penalty Levied Under Companies Act as Directors Obtained Duplicate DINs

March 9, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Patna imposed penalties on two directors for violating Section 155 of the Companies Act by possessing more than one Director Identification Number, directing rectification and payment within 90 days.

ROC Imposes Penalty as Company Failed to File Annual Return Under Section 92

March 9, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalized a company and its directors for failing to file the annual return for FY 2020–21. Continued non-compliance with Section 92 triggered penalties under the Companies Act.

Company Penalized for Delay in Filing Return of Allotment Despite Increasing Share Capital

March 9, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority found that the company increased paid-up share capital but failed to timely file PAS-3. Penalties were imposed under the Companies Act for violating statutory filing requirements.

ROC Imposes Penalty as Company Failed to Hold Board Meeting Within 120 Days

March 9, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalized a company and its directors after the gap between board meetings exceeded the statutory limit of 120 days. The violation attracted penalties under Section 173(1) read with Section 450 of the Companies Act.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Holding Two DINs in Violation of Companies Act

March 9, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised a director for obtaining a second Director Identification Number in violation of Section 155 of the Companies Act. The order highlights that holding multiple DINs attracts penalties even if the duplication was inadvertent.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Maintain Resident Director for Over Six Years

March 9, 2026 870 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised a company and its officers for violating the resident director requirement under Section 149(3) of the Companies Act. The ruling highlights strict enforcement where non-compliance continued for 2297 days.

ROC Imposes Penalty Because Company Failed to File Annual Return for FY 2022–23

March 9, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Patna penalised a company and its directors after the annual return for FY 2022–23 remained unfiled, holding it a violation of Section 92 of the Companies Act.

ROC Imposes Penalty Because Company Failed to File Annual Return for FY 2021–22

March 9, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Patna penalised a company and its directors after the annual return for FY 2021–22 remained unfiled, holding it a violation of Section 92 of the Companies Act.

Penalty Imposed for Issuing PAS-4 Offer Before Filing MGT-14 With ROC

March 5, 2026 1752 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority imposed penalties after a company circulated a private placement offer letter before filing the required board resolution with the Registrar, violating Rule 14(8) of the securities rules.

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