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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 18504 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 2598 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 165 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


ROC imposes Penalty for Late Filing of PAS-3 and Stamp Duty Default

September 24, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Limited penalized ₹12,80,000 by ROC Ahmedabad for a 256-day delay in filing the revised Return of Allotment (PAS-3) and related stamp duty issues.

MCA imposes Penalty for record date and allotment errors in a rights issue

September 23, 2025 1677 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad adjudicated penalties on a company and its directors for minor record date and allotment errors in a rights issue. The ruling highlights that voluntary correction and good corporate governance can mitigate penalties.

MCA Allows AGMs & EGMs via Video Conference but not change in Deadlines

September 22, 2025 8535 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs extends virtual AGMs and EGMs via VC/OAVM until further notice, but clarifies that statutory deadlines remain unchanged.

Company Penalized for failure to constitute Audit Committee

September 19, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

Virupaksha Organics and its directors are fined for a long-standing failure to constitute an Audit Committee. This ROC order outlines the penalties for the company’s non-compliance with the Companies Act.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Compliance with Company Letterhead Requirements

September 19, 2025 894 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies levies penalties on directors for omitting contact details from Board Report letterhead, highlighting statutory duties under Section 12(3)(c) of Companies Act, 2013.

Gazra Analytical Solutions Penalized for Non-Maintenance of Registered Office

September 19, 2025 291 Views 0 comment Print

The Goa Registrar of Companies has fined Gazra Analytical Solutions Private Limited and its directors for not maintaining a functional registered office.

ROC Hyderabad Imposes Penalty for failure to appoint Independent Directors

September 18, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Hyderabad has penalized Virupaksha Organics and its directors for failing to appoint two independent directors as required under the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty Imposed for 9 Year Default in Board Committee Constitution

September 18, 2025 312 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Hyderabad has penalized Virupaksha Organics and its directors for failing to constitute a Nomination and Remuneration Committee under the Companies Act, 2013.

ROC Penalizes Company and Officers for Incomplete Board Report

September 18, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Shree Krishna Impex Ventures is penalized by the Gwalior Registrar of Companies for an incomplete and unsigned Board Report, violating the Companies Act.

Directors and Officers Held Liable for Delayed Board Meeting Minutes

September 18, 2025 771 Views 0 comment Print

Officers of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, including the CFO and Company Secretary, faced penalties after board minutes were finalized 215 days late. The case clarifies officers’ accountability under Section 118(11) of the Companies Act, 2013.

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