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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 2598 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 165 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


Submission of Unsigned Attachments with Form AOC-4: Rs. 5 Lakh Penalty Upheld

July 16, 2024 1500 Views 0 comment Print

Kudos Finance’s appeal against a Rs. 5 Lakh penalty for unsigned attachments with Form AOC-4 is rejected by the MCA Regional Director. 

Delay in Filing of Form MGT-4, 5 & 6: MCA RD upheld penalty of Rs. 1.59 Lakh

July 16, 2024 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director confirms ₹1.59 lakh penalty for Kudos Finance over delay in filing MGT-4, MGT-5, and MGT-6. 

MCA Eases Naming Rules for Nidhi Companies

July 16, 2024 3300 Views 1 comment Print

Check out the latest Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules 2024 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, omitting word Nidhi from rule 8A.

₹30 Lakh Penalty: Non-Appointment of CS after Crossing 5 Crore Paid-up Capital

July 15, 2024 3786 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the adjudication order under Section 203(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Standard Glass Lining Technology Ltd. penalized for non-appointment of CS. Details of penalty and implications.

MSME Form-1 amended: Companies to Report MSEs Overdue Payment

July 15, 2024 31035 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Specified Companies Order amendment under Companies Act 2013 to enhance reporting on payments to micro and small enterprise suppliers.

Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2024: Form MGT-6 amended

July 15, 2024 4257 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India amends Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014. Learn about the changes and the new Form MGT-6 effective from 15th July 2024.

Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Amendment Rules, 2024: New Form No. BEN-2 

July 15, 2024 8937 Views 0 comment Print

“Government of India amends Significant Beneficial Owners Rules, 2018. Learn about the changes, effective date, and new Form BEN-2 details.”

Violation of Section 179(3)(f) of Companies Act: MCA imposes Penalty

July 15, 2024 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Coimbatore ROC imposes penalties on Martin Realty Pvt Ltd and its directors for violation of Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013. Penalties total ₹1,75,000.

CSR provision Violation -Section 135(5): MCA Imposes Penalty of ₹1.06 Crore

July 12, 2024 5535 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed penalty order issued by the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli against Ganesh Green Bharat Limited under Section 135(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Non-Maintenance of Registered Office: Section 12 of Companies Act violated: MCA levied ₹6 Lakh Penalty

July 12, 2024 531 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala’s Registrar of Companies imposes ₹6 lakh penalty on Guruvayoor Akshaya Kuries Pvt Ltd for non-maintenance of registered office. Details of the adjudication order.

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