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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


Latest Notifications


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


DIR-3 KYC Filing Reduced to Once Every Three Years to Cut Compliance Burden

March 31, 2026 11610 Views 0 comment Print

The update addresses repetitive annual KYC filings for directors. It allows filing once every three years, significantly reducing compliance burden while maintaining regulatory oversight.

ROC Imposes Penalty for Filing Unaudited Financial Statements at AGM

March 30, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that financial statements adopted before audit are invalid under the Companies Act. It ruled that failure to file proper statements attracts penalty under Section 137.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Transferring Unpaid Dividend to Special Account

March 30, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

The case deals with a 235-day delay in transferring unpaid dividend to the mandated account. The authority imposed penalties, emphasizing strict compliance with statutory timelines under the Companies Act.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Mention DIN in Financial Statements

March 30, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed heavy penalties for not mentioning directors’ DIN in financial statements. The ruling emphasizes strict compliance with Section 158 requirements under the Companies Act.

Companies Act Violation: ROC Imposes Penalty for Non-Functional Registered Office

March 30, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

The authority imposed penalties as the company failed to maintain a functional registered office for receiving notices. It held that non-receipt of statutory communications constitutes a continuing default under the law.

Companies Act Penalty Triggered by Non-Disclosure in Allotment Records

March 30, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

The authority penalized the company for failing to disclose complete allottee details in statutory returns. The ruling reinforces strict compliance requirements for accurate PAS-3 filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Non-Filing of MGT-14 for Board Resolutions

March 30, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed penalties for failure to file MGT-14 related to board resolutions approving financial statements. The ruling highlights strict compliance requirements under Section 117(2) of the Companies Act.

ROC imposed penalties for failure to disclose complete allottee details in PAS-3

March 30, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities imposed penalties due to failure to disclose complete allottee details in PAS-3. The case highlights strict compliance requirements under allotment rules and consequences of incomplete filings.

Penalty Imposed Due to Incomplete PAS-3 Filing Details Under Companies Act

March 30, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses non-disclosure of allottee details in statutory filings, leading to regulatory action. The authority imposed penalties for violating disclosure rules and emphasized strict compliance with filing requirements.

Penalty Imposed Due to Failure to Maintain Registered Office for Official Communication

March 28, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved non-maintenance of a valid registered office, leading to undelivered notices. The authority imposed penalties, holding such failure violates statutory compliance requirements.

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