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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 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


MCA reduces Penalty in Share Certificate Delay Case

February 5, 2025 1338 Views 0 comment Print

River Mobility Pvt. Ltd. appealed against a ₹3L penalty for delayed share certificate issuance. ITAT reduced it to ₹1L. Read the full case summary.

MCA imposes Penalty for Section 10A Violation (Delay in filing INC-20A form)

January 31, 2025 1509 Views 0 comment Print

Infracx Developers Pvt Ltd penalized for delayed INC-20A filing under Section 10A of the Companies Act, 2013. Total penalty: ₹43,000.

Failure to Appoint Resident Director: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹6 Lakh to ₹60000

January 31, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

Vishnupriya Hotels’ appeal led to a penalty reduction for non-compliance with Section 149(3) of the Companies Act. The company paid Rs. 60,000 after adjudication.

Internal Auditor Appointment Delay: MCA reduces Penalty

January 31, 2025 855 Views 0 comment Print

Konoria Plaschem faced penalties for failing to appoint an internal auditor from 2014-2020. The fine was reduced on appeal. Read the case details.

Board Meeting Lapses: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹28.5 Lakh to ₹2.85 Lakh

January 31, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

Water & Sanitation (India) for Urban Poor failed to hold board meetings from 2011-2019, leading to penalties. The fine was later reduced on appeal.

Appeal Against Penalties for Late Annual Return Filing Rejected; RoC Mumbai’s Order Upheld

January 30, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

Vatan Textiles Ltd.’s appeal against penalties for delayed annual return filing was rejected due to late submission. RoC Mumbai’s order confirmed.

Time barred Appeal Against Penalties for Delayed Filing Rejected by Mumbai RD

January 30, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

Vatan Textiles’ appeal against penalties for delayed financial statement filing was rejected by the Regional Director, Mumbai, due to exceeding the filing deadline.

MCA Funding Guidelines for Research, Workshops & Conferences under ‘Corporate Data Management’

January 30, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

Explore MCA’s funding guidelines for research, workshops, and conferences under the Corporate Data Management plan. Learn about eligibility, objectives, and disbursal process.

Discrepancies in Directors report regarding number of meetings held: MCA imposes Penalty

January 13, 2025 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies penalized M/s Be Bold & Confident Careers Pvt Ltd for violating Section 134 of Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the case details here.

MCA imposes Rs 50000 penalty on Xinpoming Technology for non-filing of DIR-3 KYC

January 13, 2025 1167 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes ₹50,000 penalty on Xinpoming Technology for non-filing of DIR-3 KYC under Rule 12A. Appeal can be filed within 60 days of the order.

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