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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 1221 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 16122 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 11562 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 717 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 2580 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 501 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 78 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 147 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 207 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 147 Views 0 comment Print


ROC Mumbai imposes Penalty for Non-Filing of Financial Statements

November 7, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai penalizes Sweet Elephant Infotech Pvt. Ltd. and its director for non-filing of financial statements for FY 2020-21 under Section 137(3).

ROC Bangalore Penalises Company & Directors for Delay in CS Appointment

November 7, 2025 3702 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore penalised Amagi Media Labs Ltd. and its directors for a 49-day delay in appointing a company secretary, violating Section 203(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.

ROC Bangalore imposed penalties for delay in appointing a Company Secretary

November 7, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore imposed penalties on Amagi Media Labs and its directors for delay in appointing a company secretary under Section 203 of the Companies Act.

Penalty for Delay in Filing Form MR-2 for Non-Resident Director Appointment

November 6, 2025 2439 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai imposes penalty on Hexaware Technologies and officers for late filing of Form MR-2 for appointment of non-resident whole-time director under Section 450 of Companies Act.

ROC Mumbai Imposes ₹1.5 Lakh Penalty for Failure to Maintain Registered Office

November 4, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai penalized Pentium Hi-Tech Pvt. Ltd. and its directors for failing to maintain a registered office, violating Section 12(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Reduced penalty imposed under Section 446B.

ROC Penalizes Nicco Securities for Missing CIN on Letterhead

November 4, 2025 450 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai imposed a ₹3,000 penalty on Nicco Securities and Directors for violating Section 12(3)(c) by failing to include the CIN on official letterheads and notices.

ROC Chennai Imposes ₹2.5 Lakh Penalty for 6-Year Delay in Filing Annual Return

November 4, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed maximum penalties on South Asian Financial Exchange Ltd. and its director for failing to file the 2014-15 annual return, following a Madras HC directive.

ROC Fines Startup for failure to Attach EGM Notice in MGT-14 Filing for Share Allotment

November 4, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai issued an adjudication order against BON FRESH FOODS for violating rules related to preferential share allotment documentation. A lesser penalty was applied under Section 446B due to its DPIIT Start-up status.

Startup Penalized for Share Allotment Without Registered Valuer Report

November 4, 2025 714 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed a ₹1.5 lakh penalty on Bon Fresh Foods and Directors for violating Section 62(1)(c) by failing to secure a Registered Valuer’s report for CCPS allotment.

Failure to Disclose Offeree Details During Private Placement: ROC imposes Penalty

November 4, 2025 702 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposed penalties on Bon Fresh Foods Pvt. Ltd. and its directors for violating Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013 by failing to disclose offeree details during private placement.

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