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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 18501 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


ROC Bangalore Imposed Penalty for Crediting Interim Dividend to Wrong Bank Account

December 15, 2025 2871 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that depositing interim dividend in a current account instead of a separate account violates section 123(4). Monetary penalties were imposed despite subsequent compliance.

Company Penalised for Not Filing CHG-4 Despite Loan No Longer Existing

December 15, 2025 2256 Views 0 comment Print

The authority ruled that absence of a loan does not waive compliance obligations. Failure to intimate satisfaction of charge attracted mandatory penalties.

ROC Chennai Imposed Penalty for False Directors’ Responsibility Statement

December 15, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print

Regulatory authorities held that claiming compliance with accounting standards without actual adherence or explanation violates Section 134. Companies and directors can face fixed penalties even without mala fide intent.

ROC Ahmedabad imposes Penalty for Delay in Appointing Woman Director

December 15, 2025 363 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that delayed appointment of a woman director constitutes a continuing default warranting financial penalties.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Woman Director Beyond Statutory Deadline

December 15, 2025 795 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that failure to appoint a woman director within the prescribed period violates section 149(1). Monetary penalties were imposed despite later rectification of the default.

RD Kolkata rejects Appeal for Delay Beyond Statutory 60-Day Limit

December 15, 2025 228 Views 0 comment Print

The appellate authority dismissed the appeal as it was filed beyond the prescribed limitation period. The key takeaway is that delayed filings under section 454 are not maintainable.

ROC Cuttack imposes Penalty for failing to disclose CSR policy

December 12, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

Falcon Marine Exports Limited and officers were penalized for failing to disclose CSR policy, committee composition, and under-spending reasons in the Board Report.

ROC imposes Penalty for Early Commencement of Business Without INC-20A Filing

December 12, 2025 402 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi imposes penalties on a company and its directors for starting business before filing statutory declaration in INC-20A, highlighting compliance under Section 10A of Companies Act.

ROC Cuttack imposes Penalty for Non-Appointment of Company Secretary

December 11, 2025 522 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Cuttack imposes penalties on a company and certain directors for failing to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary under Section 203(1)(ii), with exemptions for independent directors.

ROC Cuttack imposed Penalty for Non-Filing of MGT-14 Board Resolution

December 11, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Cuttack imposes ₹50,000 penalty on company officer for failing to file MGT-14 and Board Resolution approving financial statements under Section 117(2).

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