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Post-Facto CSR Payment Not a Defence – Penalty Upheld

January 7, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator held that failure to spend CSR funds or transfer unspent amounts within statutory timelines violates sections 135(5) and (6). Subsequent voluntary payment does not erase the default, attracting penalties under section 135(7).

SC enhances Compensation as Income & Disability Were Underestimated

January 7, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court corrected errors in income and disability evaluation in a motor accident claim. It held that notional income under the Second Schedule was inappropriate and recalculated compensation on a realistic basis.

Penalty Imposed for Delayed CSR Spend Despite Later Compliance

January 7, 2026 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to spend CSR funds or transfer unspent amounts within timelines was held to violate sections 135(5) and (6). Subsequent voluntary payment did not absolve liability, attracting penalties under section 135(7).

Penalty imposed for Failure to disclose PAN & email IDs of allottees in Form PAS-3

January 7, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to disclose PAN and email IDs of allottees in Form PAS-3 was held to violate Rule 14(6). The ROC imposed penalties under section 450, underscoring strict disclosure requirements.

Penalty imposed for Failure to File AGM Report Under Section 121

January 7, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

Non-filing of MGT-15 for two financial years was held to violate section 121. Officers were penalised despite the company being under liquidation.

Specific Performance Denied; SC Grants ₹3 Crore as Compensation

January 7, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Specific performance was refused as readiness and willingness were not established on the due date. Applying equity after prolonged delay, the Court substituted enforcement with a ₹3 crore lump-sum.

ROC Chennai Imposed Penalty for Failure to Appoint Internal Auditor

January 7, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai held that listed companies must appoint an internal auditor under Section 138. Non-compliance over multiple years resulted in penalties on directors.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to File Mandatory Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3)

January 7, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai held that non-filing of the secretarial audit report violates Section 204. Directors were penalised for prolonged non-compliance across multiple years.

Deletion of Protective Income Tax Addition Based on Error Set Aside

January 7, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that CIT(A) erred by linking the protective addition to another company. The assessment was remanded for correct identification of the beneficiary.

Highest Bid Cannot Be Cancelled Just to Seek Higher Price

January 7, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that a lawful auction cannot be scrapped merely because the authority expects a better price later. Once the highest bid exceeds the reserve price and no illegality exists, cancellation is arbitrary.

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