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Right Issue of Shares: When PAS-3 Gets Filed but Real Compliance File Stays Empty

Company Law : The article highlights how companies completed PAS-3 filings but failed to maintain critical Right Issue documentation such as off...

May 23, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

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 1497 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 17064 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 18924 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 8136 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Beware of Fraudulent Communications Impersonating MCA Officials

Company Law : MCA has cautioned stakeholders against phishing calls, WhatsApp messages, emails, fake websites, and ZIP attachments impersonating...

July 5, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9315 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1452 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 20334 Views 0 comment Print

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 13578 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 1677 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA Extends time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission

Corporate Law : The MCA has introduced temporary relief measures extending name reservation validity and e-form resubmission deadlines affected by...

June 20, 2026 3711 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 15945 Views 2 comments Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect Director Appointment Date Was Filed in DIR-12

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a Whole Time Director for filing Form DIR-12 with an incorrect CFO appointment date. The order reiterates tha...

June 12, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print


MCA imposes Penalty for Continuous AOC-4 Non-Filing

December 9, 2025 702 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC penalised the company and directors for failing to file AOC-4 for FY 2019. Maximum statutory penalties were imposed after no response to the Show Cause Notice.

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

December 9, 2025 1254 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 906 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 504 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 3990 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 4842 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 1566 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 1215 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 885 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 1434 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.

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