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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 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


Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: MCA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty

April 17, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a whole-time company secretary. The authority held that delayed rectification does not remove liability for past violations.

₹10 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Company Secretary for 2045 Days

April 17, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized prolonged non-compliance with mandatory appointment requirements under Section 203. Despite later rectification, penalties were imposed, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory timelines.

₹50,000 Penalty Imposed for Holding Multiple DINs in Violation of Companies Act

April 16, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority penalized an individual for possessing dual DINs. The order reinforces strict compliance with DIN-related provisions under company law.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Hold Minimum Board Meetings Under Companies Act

April 16, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for conducting only one Board meeting instead of the required four in a year. It held that non-compliance with Section 173(1) attracts penalty under Section 450.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Company Secretary Beyond 6 Months

April 16, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

Holds that failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline attracts penalty under section 203(5). The key takeaway is that delays, even if due to transition issues, do not excuse non-compliance.

No Penalty for Non-Filing as CIRP Shifted Compliance Responsibility to RP: ROC Kolkata

April 14, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

The case addressed non-filing of financial statements under Section 137(3). The authority ruled no penalty since compliance was validly undertaken by the Resolution Professional during CIRP.

No Penalty for Annual Return Delay as CIRP Filing via GNL-2 is Valid Compliance

April 14, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved non-filing of annual return under Section 92(5). The authority held that filing through GNL-2 by the RP during CIRP constituted valid compliance, resulting in no penalty.

MCA Proposes Company Incorporation Rule Changes to Reduce Compliance Burden

April 10, 2026 23265 Views 0 comment Print

The MCA has released draft amendments to simplify company incorporation procedures and reduce compliance requirements. The proposal focuses on form consolidation, digital processes, and streamlined documentation.

Failure to Constitute Audit and NRC Committees Leads to ₹10 Lakh Penalty

April 8, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The company failed to form mandatory board committees for over four years. The authority held that each non-compliance attracts separate penalties.

Penalty Levied as Wrong Director Designation in DIR-12 Not Rectified for Years

April 8, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved incorrect filing of director designation in statutory records. The authority held that prolonged failure to rectify the error constituted a continuing default, attracting maximum penalty.

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