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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


Delay in filing E-Form BEN-2; Section 90(4) violated: MCA levied ₹8.33 Lakh Penalty

July 26, 2024 918 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent adjudication, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) levied a penalty of ₹8.33 lakh on Cuckoo Appliances Private Limited for failing to file E-Form BEN-2 within the stipulated time frame. This delay constituted a violation of Section 90(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates the declaration of beneficial ownership. Background of the […]

No Indian Director in Company; Section 149(3) violated: MCA levied ₹5 Lakh Penalty

July 26, 2024 2301 Views 0 comment Print

Dethat Trading Pvt. Ltd. fined ₹5 lakh for violating Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013. Key details on the penalty order by the Registrar of Companies, Uttar Pradesh.

Delay in issue of Private Placement Offer Cum Application letter: MCA imposes penalty

July 26, 2024 864 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalty on DAB Games Pvt Ltd for delayed issuance of private placement offer cum application letter. Read about the details and implications of the case.

Non-Filing of DIR-3 KYC- Violation of Rule 12A – MCA levied ₹1 Lakh Penalty

July 26, 2024 1314 Views 0 comment Print

Dethat Trading Pvt Ltd penalized for not filing DIR-3 KYC as per Companies Act, 2013. Read about the penalties imposed and the compliance requirements.

Registered Office Non-Maintenance: Section 12 Violation: MCA levied ₹3 Lakh Penalty

July 26, 2024 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Xinpoming Technology fined ₹3 lakh by MCA for not maintaining a registered office, violating Section 12 of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn more about the case.

MCA Imposes ₹28 Lakh Penalty for Inaccurate Financial Reporting by Company

July 26, 2024 4551 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs adjudicates penalties against Pallava Resorts Pvt. Ltd. for violating Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Delay in Furnishing Declaration by Both Registered & Beneficial Owners: Penalty Imposed

July 25, 2024 651 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes a ₹10 lakh penalty on Pink Square Real Estate Pvt. Ltd. for delay in filing declarations under Section 89(1) & 89(2) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Penalty Imposed for Non-Acknowledgement of Notices at Registered Office

July 25, 2024 801 Views 0 comment Print

Naturo Indiabull Limited penalized for not acknowledging notices at its registered office, violating Section 12(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.

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

July 25, 2024 969 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes a ₹20,000 penalty on Ajay Nidhi Ltd and its director for violating Rule 14(6) of the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014.

Occupation of allotees not mentioned in list to form PAS -3: MCA imposes Penalty

July 25, 2024 12876 Views 1 comment Print

MCA imposed a Rs. 20,000 penalty on Ajay Nidhi Ltd. and its MD for not mentioning allottees’ occupations in Form PAS-3, violating Rule 12(2) of Companies Act.

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