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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 18504 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 2595 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 84 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 225 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


RD Hyderabad Rejected Appeal for Failure to Prove Internal Auditor Appointment

December 17, 2025 294 Views 0 comment Print

The appeal was dismissed as no documentary evidence of internal auditor appointment was produced. The key takeaway is that statutory claims must be backed by records.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Non-Registration of Loan Charge Despite Disclosure in Financials

December 17, 2025 594 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC imposed penalties for non-registration of a secured loan charge despite disclosure in financial statements. The key takeaway is that charge registration is mandatory, irrespective of loan size or later repayment.

Failure to Maintain Registered Office: ROC Patna imposes Maximum Penalty

December 17, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC imposed penalties after official communications were returned undelivered. The key takeaway is that a functional registered office is a mandatory statutory requirement.

Penalty Imposed for Starting Business Without Filing INC-20A

December 16, 2025 1410 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised a company for commencing operations without a valid declaration of commencement. The key takeaway is that business cannot begin before complying with Section 10A requirements.

Heavy Penalty on Nidhi Company for Failure to File Annual Return with ROC

December 16, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of annual returns led to maximum penalties on the company and directors. The key takeaway is that Section 92 compliance is mandatory and strictly enforced.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Director Changes in Board Report

December 16, 2025 1638 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to report resignation and appointment of directors led to penalties under company law. The key takeaway is that Board Reports must fully disclose changes in management.

Penalty Imposed for Incomplete Explanatory Statement in Sweat Equity Issue

December 16, 2025 612 Views 0 comment Print

Directors were penalised for failing to provide mandatory disclosures in EOGM notices. The key takeaway is that full explanatory statements are essential for valid shareholder approval.

Penalty Imposed for Using Private Placement Funds Before Statutory Compliance

December 16, 2025 348 Views 0 comment Print

The order holds that utilisation of private placement money before allotment and filing of returns violates Section 42, attracting substantial penalties despite financial hardship claims.

Penalty Reduced for Late Filing of Return of Allotment Due to Small Company Status

December 16, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that delay in filing return of allotment attracts penalty under Section 42, but relief under Section 446B applies where the entity qualifies as a small company.

Penalty Levied for attaching Unsigned Financial Statements to AOC-4

December 16, 2025 1722 Views 0 comment Print

Unsigned financial statements uploaded with statutory filings were held non-compliant. Liability was fixed on the certifying director under the Companies Act.

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