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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


ROC Mumbai imposed Penalty for errors in board meeting dates in Annual Return

December 1, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

Naturedge Beverages and its officers were penalized for errors in board meeting dates in the annual return, emphasizing accurate statutory reporting.

ROC Mumbai Imposed Penalty for Exceeding Rights Issue Time Limit

December 1, 2025 681 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised a company and its officers for keeping a rights issue open beyond the 30-day statutory period. The order reinforces strict compliance with timelines under Section 62(1)(a)(i).

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of PAN in Private Placement

November 28, 2025 393 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority penalised a company and its directors for failing to disclose allottees’ PAN in Form PAS-3. The order enforces compliance with Rule 14(6) and Section 450 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty Imposed for Starting Business Before Filing INC-20A Declaration

November 28, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

The order holds that the company commenced operations before filing the mandatory INC-20A form, constituting a 293-day delay. Penalties were imposed on the company and its officers under Section 10A(2).

ROC imposes Penalty for Holding Acquired Assets Outside Company Name

November 28, 2025 303 Views 0 comment Print

The company and its officer were penalized for failing to transfer acquired assets into the company’s name, violating Section 187(4). Penalties were imposed for FY 2020-22.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure in Share Allotment under Companies Act

November 28, 2025 324 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Chennai penalized a company and its directors for failing to disclose PAN and email IDs of allottees in Form PAS-3. Reduced penalties were applied considering the company’s small status, with rectification required within 90 days.

ROC Penalises Startup Company for Not Filing Vehicle Loan Charges

November 28, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print

The company failed to comply with statutory charge registration requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, attracting financial penalties on officers in default.

Penalty Imposed for Filing Financial Statements Without CS Signature

November 28, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Delhi penalised the company and officers for submitting FY 2022-23 financials without the Company Secretary’s signature, highlighting Section 134 compliance requirements and corporate governance obligations.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Allottee Details in PAS-3 Filing

November 28, 2025 573 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed reduced penalties after a company failed to disclose PAN and email IDs of allottees in a private placement return. The order holds the lapse a Rule 14(6) violation punishable under Section 450, with relief granted under Section 446B.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Disclosure of Allottee PAN in PAS-3 Filing

November 28, 2025 459 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed penalties after a company failed to disclose PAN of allottees in a private placement return. The ruling confirms that omissions under Rule 14(6) attract Section 450 penalties, even for voluntary reporting.

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