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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


Wholetime CS Non-Appointment- MCA imposes 22.21 Lakh Penalty

August 2, 2024 924 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes a ₹22.21 lakh penalty on Xindia Steels for failing to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary, violating Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013.

MCA Imposes ₹2.16 Crore Penalty for unspent CSR Funds Transfer Failure

August 1, 2024 2466 Views 0 comment Print

Stanley Black & Decker India faces penalties under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 for delays in CSR fund transfers due to COVID-19 restrictions.

PAN & Email id of security holder not mentioned in form PAS-3: MCA imposes Penalty

August 1, 2024 570 Views 0 comment Print

Ramax Nidhi Limited faces a penalty for failing to include PAN and email details of security holders in Form PAS-3. MCA imposes a fine of Rs. 40,000.

Occupation of allottees not mentioned in form PAS-3: MCA imposes Penalty

August 1, 2024 1845 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed on Appattuvilai St. Antony’s Nidhi Ltd for violating Rule 12(2) of Companies Prospectus and Allotment Rules. Compliance required within 90 days.

Delay in filing of e-Form BEN-2: MCA imposes ₹5.91 Lakh Penalty

July 31, 2024 516 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed on Bhadla Three SKP Green Ventures Pvt Ltd for violation of Section 90(4) of Companies Act, 2013. Total penalty: ₹5,91,000.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Compliance with Minimum Independent Director Rules

July 31, 2024 1158 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalties on Dalas Biotech Ltd and its director for failing to meet independent director requirements under Companies Act, 2013.

Section 89: MCA imposes Rs. 16.80 Lakh penalty for Share Declaration Default

July 30, 2024 10146 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes a Rs. 16.80 lakh penalty on Hygosap Pharma for non-compliance with Section 89 of the Companies Act, 2013, detailing failures in beneficial interest declarations.

Non-Filing of Form Ben-2: MCA Imposes 9.92 Lakh Penalty

July 29, 2024 501 Views 0 comment Print

Pearce Services Global Pvt Ltd and its directors faces a penalty of Rs. 9,92,000 for failing to file E-Form BEN-2 under Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013.

17-Day Delay in CSR Fund Transfer Results in ₹1.06 Crore Penalty for Care Detergents

July 29, 2024 10530 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has penalized Care Detergents ₹1.06 crore for a 17-day delay in transferring unspent CSR funds to the PM CARES Fund.

MCA imposes penalty for delay in Regularisation of Additional Director- Section 161

July 26, 2024 1872 Views 0 comment Print

MCA fines NEU Science & Metallurgical Tech ₹1.5L for delaying director regularization under Section 161. Full adjudication details and penalties outlined.

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