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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


Non-Appointment of CS, CFO, WTD: MCA Reduces Penalty by Rs. 62.78 Lakh

December 18, 2024 18615 Views 0 comment Print

Mahatamil Mining and Thermal Energy Ltd appeals against ROC penalties for non-appointment of key managerial personnel under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.

78 days delay in CS Appointment: MCA Reduces Penalty

December 16, 2024 741 Views 0 comment Print

AML Motors appealed against a penalty for delay in appointing a Company Secretary. The penalty was reduced after considering the unintentional delay in compliance.

Musiri Kamadhenu Nidhi & Directors Penalized for Non-Filing of Resolutions

December 12, 2024 630 Views 0 comment Print

Musiri Kamadhenu Nidhi Ltd and directors fined ₹14 lakh by Chennai ROC for violating Sections 117(3)(g) & 179(3)(g) of the Companies Act, 2013, concerning filing of board resolutions related to financial statements.

MCA imposes penalty for procedural lapses in issuing shares through rights issue

December 11, 2024 2220 Views 0 comment Print

Macquarie Group Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. penalized under Section 62(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, for non-compliance in rights issue procedures.

MCA Reduces Penalty for Delay in CS Appointment from ₹13.92 Lakh to ₹1.5 Lakh

December 11, 2024 993 Views 0 comment Print

Amara Raja Media faced a penalty for delayed appointment of a Company Secretary. The penalty was reduced to ₹1.5 lakh after an appeal citing COVID-19 challenges.

Delay in filing of Form BEN-2: MCA imposes Penalty

December 9, 2024 2394 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies imposes penalty on Atomy Enterprise India Pvt Ltd for non-compliance with Section 90 of Companies Act, 2013. Read the case details and analysis.

Newraise Alayam Groups Pvt Ltd Fined ₹5 Lakh for not maintaining Registered Office

December 6, 2024 411 Views 0 comment Print

Newraise Alayam Groups Pvt Ltd and its directors fined ₹5 lakh by Chennai ROC for violating Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013, due to failure to maintain a registered office. The company also faces penalties for not filing financial statements since incorporation.

MCA’s Initiatives: Decriminalization, Compliance Ease & Action Against Non-Active Companies

December 6, 2024 735 Views 0 comment Print

MCA enhances compliance and ease of doing business with decriminalization of 63 offences, faster company strike-offs, and streamlined corporate processes.

Non-appointment of company secretary: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹27.56 to 15 Lakh

November 29, 2024 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal by A-One Steels India Pvt. Ltd. challenges penalties for failing to appoint a company secretary under Companies Act, 2013.

Failure to maintain registered office: MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 2 Lakh

November 29, 2024 3111 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Kerala imposes penalties on Lakshyam Nidhi Limited for violations of Section 12(1) & 12(4) of Companies Act, 2013.

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