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). ...
Get insights into the obligations of reporting entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Read about the role of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the AML & CFT guidelines for professionals.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has written a letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, requesting the introduction of the Company Law and LLP Law Settlement Scheme, 2023. The ICSI aims to address the challenges faced by stakeholders in filing e-forms and seeks relief for pending documents. This article […]
MCA recently imposed a penalty of ₹19.92 Lakh on R.R. Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. for failing to appoint a Company Secretary, in violation of Section 203 of Companies Act, 2013.
Learn about the role and significance of company secretaries in ensuring compliance and good governance in businesses. Understand the legal framework and recent adjudication orders related to the appointment of company secretaries.
Explore the pivotal role of company secretaries as they transform into insolvency professionals and aid in corporate restructuring. Learn how their expertise paves the way for effective resolution of distressed companies.
Facing technical difficulties in registering for the upcoming PMQ, Certificate, and Crash Courses at ICSI? Learn about the temporary disruption, revised timetable, and how we’re rectifying the situation. Contact our support team for assistance.
Explore the rise of backdoor IPOs in India, a concerning financial trend allowing companies to bypass traditional IPO processes. Delve into implications, regulatory responses, and the crucial role of Company Secretaries in maintaining corporate governance.
Explore a case study of GTZ Securities Limited, which faced penalties due to its failure to appoint a Company Secretary as mandated by the Companies Act, 2013. Discover the consequences, violations, and penalties imposed on the company and its directors.
SEBI has issued a circular introducing a format for the Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for Listed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
Learn about the Rs. 25 Lakh penalty imposed by the Government of India on a private company for non-appointment of a Company Secretary in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013.
