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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


Late Filing of Half-Yearly Form PAS-6 – ROC imposes Penalty

August 20, 2025 1512 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC has imposed penalties on Oriental Matchem Ltd. and its directors for violating the Companies Act by failing to file the half-yearly Form PAS-6 in time.

ROC Penalises Company & Directors for Not Maintaining Registered Office

August 13, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad has fined TREE TOP RESORTS AND SPA PRIVATE LIMITED and its directors after a letter was returned undelivered, indicating the company failed to maintain a registered office.

KMP Holding Positions in More Than One Company – ROC imposes Penalty

August 13, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC has penalized Shanti Inorganics and its directors for violating Section 203 of the Companies Act, as a key managerial person held roles in two separate companies.

ROC Ahmedabad Fines Company for 1027-Day Delay in Filing DIR-12

August 12, 2025 999 Views 0 comment Print

An order from the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad, details a penalty for Milcent Appliances Private Limited and a director for a 1027-day delay in filing a statutory form.

ROC Hyderabad imposes Penalty on Directors for Delay Between Board Meetings

August 12, 2025 477 Views 0 comment Print

An ROC Hyderabad order imposes penalties on directors of PONDICHERRY-TINDIVANAM TOLLWAY PRIVATE LIMITED for a 268-day gap between board meetings.

Key Changes to MCA Annual Forms MGT-7A & AOC-4

August 12, 2025 18501 Views 0 comment Print

MCA has updated annual forms MGT-7A and AOC-4 with new requirements for business activity codes, registered office details and shareholder information.

MCA V3 Portal: New MGT-7 Filing Changes

August 6, 2025 7881 Views 0 comment Print

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 requirements, and the integration of MGT-8.

Amended SS-1 Doesn’t Require Meeting Dates in Director’s Report – Penalty Unwarranted: Hyderabad RD

August 1, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director sets aside penalties against Stanley Lifestyles Limited for alleged Section 118(10) violations, citing amendments to Secretarial Standard – 1.

No plans for a new LLP Settlement Scheme – MCA

July 31, 2025 1689 Views 1 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirmed no plans for a new LLP Settlement Scheme. It detailed measures like STP forms, C-PACE, and CPC to improve the MCA-21 V3 portal.

Challenges In MCA Compliance Filings & Suggestions For Systemic Reforms

July 29, 2025 1110 Views 0 comment Print

KSCAA represents to MCA on filing challenges, including CHG-9, PAS-4, and name approvals, proposing systemic reforms for smoother corporate compliance.

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