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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 81 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 222 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


Heavy Fines imposed After Multi-Year Non-Filing of Annual Accounts form AOC-4

December 9, 2025 1146 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and directors for not filing AOC-4 for FY 2017-18. With no response to notices, the maximum statutory penalty was imposed under Section 137(3).

ROC imposes Penalty for Multi-Year Non-Filing of Annual Financial Statements

December 9, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC levied penalties after the company failed to file financial statements for four consecutive years. With no response to notices, statutory fines were imposed on both the company and directors under Section 137(3).

ROC Imposes Fines After Persistent Non-Filing of Annual Accounts

December 9, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print

An inquiry revealed non-filing of financial statements, and the company failed to respond to the show cause notice. The ROC issued penalties on both the company and directors, reinforcing strict enforcement of Section 137.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Title Deed in Board Report

December 9, 2025 3867 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and its officers for failing to disclose title deed details in the Board Report. Although decriminalised for the relevant years, the violation was recorded and statutory penalties were imposed under Section 454.

Penalty Imposed for Incorrect AOC-4 Filing: ROC Issues Order

December 9, 2025 4662 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Mumbai penalised a company and its director for an error in Form AOC-4 relating to consolidated financial statements. The order directs rectification and outlines payment and appeal procedures.

Section 138 Penalty Imposed for Non-Appointment of Internal Auditor

December 8, 2025 1344 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its officer were penalized under Section 138 for failing to appoint an internal auditor for FY 2022-23 and 2023-24, with corrective measures and penalties mandated.

Penalty imposed for Delayed Filing of Share Allotment Return in E-form PAS-3

December 8, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were penalized under Section 42(9) for filing the return of allotment 23 days late, highlighting the importance of timely compliance in private placements.

Penalty Imposed for Appointing Non-Resident MD Without Govt Approval

December 8, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its director were penalized under the Companies Act for appointing a non-resident managing director without prior Central Government approval. Rectification through resignation and post-facto sanction was required.

ROC Mumbai Imposes Penalty for Excess Interim Dividend Declaration

December 5, 2025 1089 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were penalized under Section 450 for distributing an excess interim dividend due to miscalculated tax provisions, highlighting the need for accurate financial reporting.

Auditor Penalized for Failing to Report Depreciation Non-Compliance

December 4, 2025 25656 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Vijayawada imposed a penalty on the statutory auditor for not qualifying the report on uncharged depreciation, highlighting accountability under Section 143(3) of the Companies Act.

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