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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 81 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 222 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


Section 204 Secretarial Audit Violation: Penalty Reduced to ₹32 Lakh

November 28, 2024 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director, Eastern Region, modifies penalty for secretarial audit violations under Section 204, reducing it to ₹32 lakh from ₹48 lakh.

Unsigned Minutes of board meetings: Penalty Imposed

November 27, 2024 10647 Views 0 comment Print

Hind Woollen and Hosiery Mills fined for violations under Sections 118(1) and 118(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding minutes of Board meetings.

Penalty imposed for Non-Disclosure of Director Interests under Section 184(1)

November 27, 2024 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies imposes penalties on directors of Hind Woollen & Hosiery Mills Pvt Ltd for failing to disclose interests in companies under Section 184(1).

Non Appointment of CS & CFO: MCA imposes penalty of Rs. 79.40 Lakh

November 27, 2024 7809 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Hyderabad, penalizes Virupaksha Organics Ltd ₹79.40 lakh for non-appointment of a Company Secretary and CFO, violating Companies Act, 2013.

Section 158 DIN Rule Violation: Penalty Reduced to ₹2.25 Lakh

November 25, 2024 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director, Eastern Region, reduces penalty for Section 158 DIN violations to ₹2.25 lakh in the MPS Distributors Pvt. Ltd. case. Appeal details inside.

Director Limit Violation: MCA imposes Rs. 2 Lakh Penalty

November 24, 2024 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed on Sh. Laxit Awla under Section 165 of Companies Act, 2013, for exceeding directorship limits. Details on violations and appeal process included.

Nidhi Company Penalized for Omitting PAN & Email IDs in Return of Allotment

November 22, 2024 816 Views 0 comment Print

Kalpakkam Nidhi Ltd fined Rs. 20,000 for non-compliance with Rule 14(6) of Companies Act. IT order mandates payment within 90 days, with appeal options available.

Director Limit Violation: Penalty Imposed for Section 165 Violation

November 20, 2024 4428 Views 0 comment Print

Adjudication order issued to Jasbir Singh for violating Section 165 of Companies Act, 2013. Penalty of ₹2,00,000 imposed by ROC Punjab and Chandigarh.

Non inclusion of DIN in financial Statements: MCA imposes Rs. 8 Lakh Penalty

November 19, 2024 3297 Views 0 comment Print

Adjudication order under Companies Act, 2013 for M/s Aasvas Nidhi Ltd for non-compliance with Section 158. Penalty imposed on company and directors for violations.

DIN not mentioned in financial statements: MCA imposes Penalty

November 15, 2024 822 Views 0 comment Print

Sonasuman Constech Engineers fined for failing to comply with Section 158 of the Companies Act 2013. Penalty imposed on company & directors for non-compliance.

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