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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


Latest News


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


Default in Appointment of CS: MCA RD reduces Penalty from Rs. 33.82 Lakh to Rs. 2.08 Lakh

December 29, 2022 420 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the adjudication order concerning Avanti Leathers Limited under the Companies Act, 2013, addressing penalties for non-compliance with section 203.

CA or CS course

December 27, 2022 2745 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the differences between a CA and CS course and their qualifications & training. What is the scope of work of a CA, and what does a CS offer? Learn more about these two professions.

Result of ICSI Regional Constituency Election

December 26, 2022 1323 Views 0 comment Print

List of candidates declared elected to ICSI Council from Regional Constituencies (EIRC, SIRC, NIRC, WIRC) after counting of votes held from 19th to 22nd December, 2022

MCA imposes penalty of Rs. 20 Lakh on Company & Directors for non-appointment of CS

December 20, 2022 59016 Views 1 comment Print

Imposition of Rs. 20 Lakh Penalty for Non-Appointment of Company Secretary (CS) Section 203 of the Company Act of 2013, as amended by Rule 8 Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rule of 2014, mandates that certain classes of companies must appoint key personnel, including a Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer or Manager, a […]

E-Voting In ICSI Elections-Good Initiative By MCA

December 8, 2022 1530 Views 0 comment Print

MCAI notifies Company Secretaries (Election to the Council) (Amendment) Rules, 2022 MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 8th December, 2022 G. S.R. 866(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 38A read with clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 […]

Importance of a Company Secretary (CS) in India’s Business Environment

December 2, 2022 8079 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the importance of a Company Secretary (CS) in India’s business environment. Ensure legal compliance and smooth operations with a skilled CS.

Non-appointment of CS as registered office of Company was in undeveloped small township – Penalty reduced

November 29, 2022 912 Views 0 comment Print

After that due to Covid-19 pandemic as well as due to registered office of the Company situated at a far off remote place i.e. in Anantapur is an undeveloped small township in Andhra Pradesh, none of the persons shown interest for appointment of Company Secretary and it became difficult on the part of the Company to appoint a Whole Time Company Secretary.

Delayed appointment of Wholetime Company Secretary- MCA Imposes Penalty

November 23, 2022 2043 Views 0 comment Print

Section 203(5) of Companies Act, 2013 imposes penalties for non-compliance with provision regarding appointment of a Whole-time Company Secretary

Non-appointment of CS as Company incurred losses & delisted from Stock Exchange – Matter remitted back to ROC

November 18, 2022 930 Views 0 comment Print

Appellants in the present appeal has stated that the Company has made all reasonable efforts to appoint Whole Time Company Secretary, whereas no one has shown interest as the Company incurred losses and delisted from Stock Exchange.

Services to be rendered by CS in practice pursuant to ICSI Council decision

November 15, 2022 8616 Views 0 comment Print

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED BY COMPANY SECRETARY IN PRACTICE PURSUANT TO THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE INSTITUTE UNDER SECTION 2(2)(f) OF THE COMPANY SECRETARIES ACT, 1980 READ WITH REGULATION 168 OF THE COMPANY SECRETARIES REGULATIONS, 1982 The Council of the Institute in its 290th meeting held on 14th October, 2022, pursuant to the […]

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