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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 1092 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 1035 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 969 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 1059 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 1071 Views 0 comment Print


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ICSI First BI-Annual Western Region Convocation of FY 2026-2027 (First Half)

CA, CS, CMA : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the first bi-annual Western Region Convocation for FY 2026–27...

June 4, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI First BI-Annual Northern Region Convocation of FY 2026-2027

CA, CS, CMA : ICSI announced two Northern Region Convocation sessions on 9 June 2026 in Amritsar, mandating advance registration, identity proof...

May 15, 2026 5064 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI First Bi-Annual Eastern Region Convocation of Fy 2026-2027

Company Law : The issue concerns eligibility and participation rules for the convocation. ICSI has clarified that members who do not attend will...

May 5, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Invites Feedback on CS Syllabus Revision

Company Law : ICSI has proposed revising the CS syllabus to align with the National Education Policy and global practices. Stakeholder input wil...

May 1, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Invites Stakeholder Feedback to Revise Company Secretary Course Syllabus

Company Law : The Institute has proposed syllabus changes to align with modern industry, regulatory, and technological needs. Stakeholders are i...

April 23, 2026 438 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 663 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 6501 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 10284 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 2367 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 6084 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Failure to Appoint CS for Six Years: MCA imposes Penalty on 9 Directors & Company

Company Law : The Registrar of Companies found that the company remained without a whole-time Company Secretary from 2014 to 2020 in violation o...

May 14, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Heavy Penalty as Company Failed to Appoint Mandatory CS

Company Law : The adjudicating authority held that the company remained in continuous default for several years after becoming legally required ...

May 14, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

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 16, 2026 435 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 16, 2026 387 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 15, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


ICSI approves ICSI Social Audit Standards

March 17, 2023 2295 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 49380 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 4350 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 1800 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 1812 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 2019 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 6007 Views 0 comment Print

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

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

February 7, 2023 696 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 930 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 741 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

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