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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 204 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


Latest News


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 531 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 57 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 720 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 615 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 117 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 129 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 177 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


Whole time CS Appointment default- Penalty Reduced to Rs. 1.25 Lakh from 7 Lakh

February 7, 2023 660 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the outcome of an appeal under section 454(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 for default in appointing a Company Secretary, where the penalty was reduced to Rs. 1.25 Lakh.

Draft ICSI SAS- 16 promoting welfare of migrants and displaced persons

January 24, 2023 897 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 16 (ICSI SAS-16) aims to aid the Social Auditors with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of promoting welfare of migrants and displaced persons

Draft ICSI SAS- 15 on bridging the digital divide in internet and mobile phone access, addressing issues of misinformation and data protection

January 24, 2023 699 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 15 (ICSI SAS-15) aims to aid the Social Auditors with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of bridging the digital divide in internet and mobile phone access, addressing issues of misinformation and data protection

Draft ICSI SAS- 14 on facilitating access to land and property assets for disadvantaged communities

January 24, 2023 681 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 14 (ICSI SAS-14) aims to aid the Social Auditors with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of facilitating access to land and property assets for disadvantaged communities

Draft ICSI SAS- 13 on promotion of financial inclusion

January 24, 2023 1182 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 13 (ICSI SAS-13) aims to aid the Social Auditors with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of promotion of financial inclusion

Draft ICSI SAS- 12 on disaster management, including relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities

January 24, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 12 (ICSI SAS-12) aims to aid the Social Auditor with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of disaster management, including relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities

Draft ICSI SAS- 11 slum area development, affordable housing and other interventions to build sustainable and resilient cities

January 24, 2023 957 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 11 (ICSI SAS-11) aims to aid the Social Auditor with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of slum area development, affordable housing and other interventions to build sustainable and resilient cities

Draft ICSI SAS- 10 on promoting livelihoods for rural and urban poor including enhancing income of small and marginal farmers and workers in the non-farm sector

January 24, 2023 951 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 10 (ICSI SAS-10) aims to aid the Social Auditor with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of promoting livelihoods for rural and urban poor including enhancing income of small and marginal farmers and workers in the non-farm sector

Draft ICSI SAS- 09 on supporting other platforms that strengthen the non-profit ecosystem in fundraising and capacity building

January 24, 2023 831 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 09 (ICSI SAS-09) aims to aid the Social Auditors with necessary instructions or guidelines for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of supporting other platforms that strengthen the non-profit ecosystem in fundraising and capacity building

Draft ICSI SAS- 08 on supporting incubators of Social Enterprises

January 24, 2023 894 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Social Audit Standard – 08 (ICSI SAS-08) aims to aid the Social Auditors with necessary instructions or checklists for the effective Social Audit of Social Enterprises engaged in the field of supporting incubators of Social Enterprises

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