Dolphin View (Private) Limited v. Registrar of Companies et al. – CA APN/MISC/04/2015-2017

In the case between Dolphin View (Private) Limited and the Registrar of Companies, the court addressed whether the Registrar of Companies could be compelled to correct an erroneous entry in the share register concerning a share transfer, under Section 472 of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. The court held that strict compliance with the 15-working day statutory period for such corrections is mandatory, and substantial delays—without compelling justification—cannot be excused. The importance of statutory deadlines in commercial matters was reaffirmed, and explanations such as directors residing overseas were found insufficient. This decision relied on Section 472 of the Companies Act and emphasized the integrity and efficiency of statutory processes, reinforcing that statutory time limitat