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The “Corporate Mitra” Shift: A Threat or an Evolution for CAs, CSs and CMAs?

CA, CS, CMA : The reform shifts routine compliance to para-professionals, creating fee pressure and client shifts. Professionals must move towar...

April 18, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

Role of CS in IPO Readiness: Legal, Governance and Compliance Perspective

Company Law : This explains how Company Secretaries ensure legal, governance, and compliance preparedness before listing. The key takeaway is th...

January 24, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

Problems Faced by CS Students During Exams and How to Overcome Them

CA, CS, CMA : Effective study strategies for CS students, including overcoming challenges like lack of focus and poor presentation. Learn tips f...

September 25, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

Adapting to Change: How Company Secretaries Are Redefining Their Role

CA, CS, CMA : Explore how the role of a company secretary has transformed from a traditional administrative position to a strategic governance p...

September 4, 2025 906 Views 0 comment Print

Convergence of Technology & Corporate Law: Is Indian CS Ready for AI?

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of how AI is reshaping the role of Company Secretaries in India, from automating compliance tasks to new responsibilitie...

August 14, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print


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ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Clarity on ADT-1 Filing for First Auditor & Casual Vacancy Appointments

Company Law : The representation points out that e-form design is imposing requirements beyond the law. It seeks alignment of system validations...

April 18, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment of General Observers for CS Exams June, 2026

CA, CS, CMA : ICSI has opened empanelment for General Observers with detailed eligibility conditions to maintain fairness. It emphasizes indepen...

April 9, 2026 9522 Views 1 comment Print

9 Important Decisions taken in Meeting of ICSI Council dated 17-18 March 2026

CA, CS, CMA : ICSI broadened eligibility criteria to allow final-year students and various professional streams to register. The decision enhanc...

April 1, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Regulation 114(4) of Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 permits only candidates to challenge election of office bearers

Income Tax : Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the ca...

November 10, 2022 603 Views 0 comment Print

CA, CS, CMA authorised to present case on behalf of client under RERA

Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...

April 28, 2022 6360 Views 0 comment Print

Fees for certified copies sought under RTI cannot be charged under CS Act, 1980

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...

April 11, 2019 10200 Views 0 comment Print

Working as Asst CS/ Management Trainee cannot be considered as equal to CS

CA, CS, CMA : Working experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or a Management Trainee cannot be treated as equal to a Company Secretary so ...

February 5, 2019 2322 Views 0 comment Print

HC explains Liability of professionals acting as Non-executive directors

Company Law, Corporate Law : Practicing professionals are prohibited from acting as full time directors. They can only act as non-executive directors not perfo...

January 30, 2019 5988 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: MCA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : The case involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a whole-time company secretary. The authority held that delayed rec...

April 17, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

₹10 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Company Secretary for 2045 Days

Company Law : The authority penalized prolonged non-compliance with mandatory appointment requirements under Section 203. Despite later rectific...

April 17, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Company Secretary Beyond 6 Months

Company Law : Holds that failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline attracts penalty under section 203(5). ...

April 16, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: MCA Bangalore imposes ₹19.41 lakh Penalty

Company Law : The ROC held that non-appointment of a mandatory Company Secretary within the prescribed timeline constitutes a serious compliance...

March 28, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposed Penalty for Failure to Appoint Company Secretary – Section 203

Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a Company Secretary. The authority imposed penalties for violation...

March 25, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print


Opportunities under GST for Company Secretaries

March 25, 2023 13935 Views 0 comment Print

A Company Secretary can comprehensively interpret the law of GST and provide complete guidance and advisory to the business entities. Company Secretaries are more suited for their services because of their knowledge of laws and good communication skills.

Final Opportunity to ICSI Students under Earlier/ Modified Training Structures

March 24, 2023 2529 Views 0 comment Print

Final Opportunity to the Students under Earlier/ Modified Training Structures to Complete Remaining Parts of Training and Compulsory Switchover to the New Training Structure w.e.f. 01st July 2023.

Concept & Importance of Maintenance of Minutes under Companies Act, 2013

March 23, 2023 7899 Views 0 comment Print

One of the primary reasons for maintaining minutes is that they serve as evidence of compliance with the provisions of Companies Act, 2013.

ICSI approves ICSI Social Audit Standards

March 17, 2023 2226 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has approved the ICSI Social Audit Standards covering all the sixteen areas of activities listed by the Regulatory Authorities, where a Social Enterprise can operate to be eligible to register on the Social Stock Exchanges. The same can be accessed at: https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/ICSI_Social_Audit_Standards.pdf The ICSI has set up The […]

Top 6 courses to do with Company Secretary course

March 17, 2023 49083 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the top 6 courses to complement your Company Secretary course, including LLB, MBA, CA, CPA, and CMA. Choose the right path for your career growth.

Additional affirmations by Practicing Company Secretaries (PCS) in ASCR

March 16, 2023 4305 Views 0 comment Print

All applicable policies under SEBI Regulations are adopted with the approval of board of directors of the listed entities. All the policies are in conformity with SEBI Regulations and has been reviewed & timely updated as per the regulations/circulars/ guidelines issued by SEBI

Related party transactions not placed before Audit Committee meeting – Penalty Imposed

March 7, 2023 1743 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that the subject company has not placed the related party transactions before the Audit Committee meeting held on 31.10.2018 for approval in compliance of section 118(1) of the Act r/w Secretarial Standard -1 (SS-1) issued by Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Relevant provision of para 1.3.8 of secretarial standard (SS-1) issued […]

Delay in Company Secretary Appointment – MCA imposes Rs. 8.10 Lakh Penalty

March 2, 2023 1764 Views 0 comment Print

Company failed to appoint a Whole Time Company Secretary within the required timeframe of six months, as per the provisions of Section 203(1) of the Act. The company eventually appointed a Whole Time Company Secretary with a delay of 140 days. This delay resulted in a violation of Section 203(1) and rendered the company and its officers liable under Section 203(5).

Modernizing CA and CS Firms for Efficient Compliance

March 2, 2023 1941 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how CA and CS firms are modernizing for efficient compliance. Learn about technology adoption, GST services, and skill development. Read now.

CS Professional / Executive Programme Exam result on 25.02.2023

February 16, 2023 5989 Views 0 comment Print

Result of CS Professional Programme and Executive Programme Examinations, December, 2022 Session would be declared on Saturday, 25th February, 2023

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