CA, CS, CMA : The reform shifts routine compliance to para-professionals, creating fee pressure and client shifts. Professionals must move towar...
Company Law : This explains how Company Secretaries ensure legal, governance, and compliance preparedness before listing. The key takeaway is th...
CA, CS, CMA : Effective study strategies for CS students, including overcoming challenges like lack of focus and poor presentation. Learn tips f...
CA, CS, CMA : Explore how the role of a company secretary has transformed from a traditional administrative position to a strategic governance p...
CA, CS, CMA : A summary of how AI is reshaping the role of Company Secretaries in India, from automating compliance tasks to new responsibilitie...
CA, CS, CMA : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the first bi-annual Western Region Convocation for FY 2026–27...
CA, CS, CMA : ICSI announced two Northern Region Convocation sessions on 9 June 2026 in Amritsar, mandating advance registration, identity proof...
Company Law : The issue concerns eligibility and participation rules for the convocation. ICSI has clarified that members who do not attend will...
Company Law : ICSI has proposed revising the CS syllabus to align with the National Education Policy and global practices. Stakeholder input wil...
Company Law : The Institute has proposed syllabus changes to align with modern industry, regulatory, and technological needs. Stakeholders are i...
Income Tax : Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the ca...
Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...
CA, CS, CMA : Avenue for seeking certified copies as well as inspection is provided both in the Right to Information Act and in Company Secretar...
CA, CS, CMA : Working experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or a Management Trainee cannot be treated as equal to a Company Secretary so ...
Company Law, Corporate Law : Practicing professionals are prohibited from acting as full time directors. They can only act as non-executive directors not perfo...
Company Law : The Registrar of Companies found that the company remained without a whole-time Company Secretary from 2014 to 2020 in violation o...
Company Law : The adjudicating authority held that the company remained in continuous default for several years after becoming legally required ...
Company Law : The case involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a whole-time company secretary. The authority held that delayed rec...
Company Law : The authority penalized prolonged non-compliance with mandatory appointment requirements under Section 203. Despite later rectific...
Company Law : Holds that failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline attracts penalty under section 203(5). ...
Explore the changes in SS-1 for directors, board meetings, quorum, and more. Understand the amended provisions for a nuanced perspective on corporate governance.
Read the official advisory from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) regarding CSMEMBERS.IN. Verify the authenticity of information and services provided on the portal.
Get a summary of the amendments to SS-2 (Standard on General Meetings) aligning with provisions of the Companies Act/Rules effective from April 1, 2024.
Explore the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s latest announcement on revised Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2) for Board and General Meetings. Effective from April 1, 2024.
Explore the multifaceted skill set essential for Company Secretaries to excel in corporate governance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
A secretarial audit is a comprehensive review of the company’s records and documents by an independent auditor or a firm specializing in such audits. The primary objective of a secretarial audit is to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the company’s operations. These may include corporate laws, securities laws, labour […]
Understand the penalty imposed on CISTRO TELELINK LIMITED for non-compliance with Section 203(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the adjudication process, penalties, and appeal options.
Registrar of Companies imposed penalties on the company and its directors, citing non-compliance with Section 203. However, upon review, the penalty was reduced by 85% due to mitigating circumstances, including diligent efforts to fill the position and the unforeseen challenges posed by the pandemic.
Vishnupriya Hotels and Resorts Private Limited failed to appoint a Company Secretary despite the stipulated requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, since November 2, 2018. The Registrar of Companies, Andhra Pradesh, imposed a penalty of Rs. 5,00,000/- each on the company and its two directors, totaling Rs. 15,00,000/-.
Significant reduction in penalties for Aerostructures Assemblies India by MCA over compliance issues, highlighting efforts during COVID-19. Read more.
