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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


₹4 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Independent Directors

December 2, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad levied penalties on a company and its Managing Director for delayed compliance with Section 149(4) and Section 172. The ruling emphasizes timely appointment of independent directors.

MCA imposes Penalty for Delay in Appointment of Company Secretary

December 2, 2025 1122 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA held the company and Managing Director liable for delayed appointment of a Company Secretary. The ruling reinforces personal liability of officers in default under Section 203(5).

₹3.5 lakh Penalty imposed for Non-Compliance in Audit Trail Maintenance

December 2, 2025 47157 Views 1 comment Print

Non-compliance with audit trail requirements led to penalties on both the company and its Managing Director. This ruling highlights personal liability of officers and the importance of updated software for statutory compliance.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Demat Bonus Share Issue Under Companies Act

December 1, 2025 1083 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised a company for issuing bonus shares without completing mandatory dematerialisation. The order highlights strict enforcement of Section 29 and Rule 9A compliance requirements.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Issuing Bonus Shares in Demat Form

December 1, 2025 3798 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and officers for failing to dematerialise securities before issuing bonus shares, as required under Section 29 and Rule 9A. The ruling reinforces mandatory demat compliance for unlisted public companies.

ROC Gwalior Imposed Penalty for Failure to Maintain Registered Office

December 1, 2025 402 Views 0 comment Print

Jayurance Healthcare and its officers were penalized under Section 12(8) of the Companies Act for non-compliance, emphasizing accountability and timely statutory adherence.

MCA imposed Penalty for Non-Compliance with SBO Reporting

December 1, 2025 1449 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were penalized under Section 90(11) of the Companies Act for failing to issue notices to Significant Beneficial Owners, emphasizing regulatory accountability.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Filing Return of Allotment (Form PAS-3)

December 1, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that a one-day delay in filing Form PAS-3 violated Section 42(8), attracting penalty under Section 42(9). The company and its directors were collectively fined Rs. 500, apportioned individually.

Penalty for misstating number & dates of board meetings in Directors Report

December 1, 2025 585 Views 0 comment Print

Naturedge Beverages and its directors were penalized for misstating the number and dates of board meetings in the FY 2022-23 Directors Report.

ROC imposes penalty for failing to report board meetings in Annual Return

December 1, 2025 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Naturedge Beverages was penalized for failing to report three board meetings in the Annual Return, highlighting the need for accurate statutory compliance.

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