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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


Latest Notifications


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 Patna Imposed Penalty for Non-Filing of Financial Statements

December 11, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and its directors for failing to file financial statements on time. The order reinforces that prolonged non-compliance under Section 137 attracts maximum penalties.

ROC imposes Heavy Penalty for Non-Filing of Financial Statements

December 11, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC imposed significant penalties on the company and its directors for failing to file financial statements. The ruling reinforces strict consequences for prolonged non-compliance under Section 137(3).

MCA Imposes Penalty for Filing e-form AOC-4 with wrong attachment

December 11, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Delhi penalized a company director for filing e-form AOC-4 with wrong attachments, highlighting the importance of compliance with Companies Act provisions and proper documentation.

ROC Imposes No Penalty as Financial Statements Filed within 30 days of SCN

December 10, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors avoided penalties for late filing of financial statements after submitting them within thirty days of the show-cause notice, demonstrating compliance relief under Section 454(3).

No Penalty Imposed by ROC as Financials Filed Within 30 Days of Notice

December 10, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were exempted from penalties for late filing of financial statements after rectifying the default within thirty days, highlighting the protective provision under Section 454(3).

Penalty Imposed Due to Non-Disclosure of Director DINs

December 10, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its director were penalised for failing to mention directors’ DINs in financial statements, highlighting the importance of accurate statutory disclosures under Section 158.

ROC Ahmedabad imposes Penalty for Delay in Convening Board Meeting

December 10, 2025 429 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were penalised under the Companies Act for failing to hold a quarterly board meeting within the prescribed 120-day period, highlighting strict enforcement of Section 173 compliance.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Delayed DIR-12 Filing

December 10, 2025 1524 Views 0 comment Print

MCA penalizes a company and its Managing Director for late filing of director resignation form DIR-12, emphasizing strict compliance under Section 172 of the Companies Act.

Penalty Imposed for by ROC Patna for Failure to File Financial Statements on Time

December 10, 2025 222 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalized the company and its directors for not filing financial statements for FY 2021-22. The order stresses that non-compliance under Section 137 attracts maximum monetary penalties.

MCA imposes Penalty for Continuous AOC-4 Non-Filing

December 9, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and directors for failing to file AOC-4 for FY 2019. Maximum statutory penalties were imposed after no response to the Show Cause Notice.

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