<h1>India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs Convicts 8,186 for Companies Act Violations (2009-2012.</h1> The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India has been actively scrutinizing company filings under the Companies Act, 1956, to identify technical violations. Registrars of Companies across the country conduct regular checks, and non-compliance typically results in additional or compounding fees. More serious violations lead to inquiries, inspections, investigations, and prosecutions. Over the period from 2009 to 2012, such legal actions have led to 8,186 convictions. This information was provided by the Minister of State for Corporate Affairs in response to a parliamentary question.