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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 174 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 5028 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 684 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 348 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 435 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


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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 432 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 381 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


Penalty reduced as company was having accumulated losses & not in a position to employ CS

November 15, 2022 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Company is having accumulated losses and not in a position to employ a Whole Time Company Secretary. Though the Company has earned some profits during the last two years, it is not sufficient to make its net worth positive.

Non-appointment of CS as Company was not in a cosmopolitan area – Penalty reduced

November 15, 2022 981 Views 0 comment Print

F.No:9/72/ADJ/SEC. 203/2013/ANDHRA PRADESH /RD(SER)/2022/5492 BEFORE THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, SOUTH EAST REGION MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS, HYDERABAD IN THE MATTER OF COMPANIES ACT, 2013 IN THE MATTER OF SAUMYA MEDICAL CARE AND MEDIA LIMITED 1. M/s. Saumya Medical Care And Media Limited 2. Mr. Suresh Chintamaneni, Managing Director Appellants Date of hearing :15.11.2022 Present : Mr. […]

Instructions to Examinees for CS Executive & Professional Programme Examinations

November 15, 2022 2916 Views 0 comment Print

Immediately, after taking the print-out of the Admit Card from the website of the Institute icsi.edu, every Candidate is advised to carefully verify all the particulars mentioned in his/ her Admit Card

Instructions to Examinees for CS Foundation Programme Examination – December, 2022 Session

November 15, 2022 792 Views 0 comment Print

INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINEES COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION (CBE) FOR COMPANY SECRETARY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME DECEMBER, 2022 SESSION [To be conducted in Anywhere Mode through Remote Proctoring on 27th and 28th December, 2022 as per the Examination timing mentioned in the Admit Card] CANDIDATES SHOULD READ CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW AND STRICTLY FOLLOW THEM WHILE APPEARING IN […]

Live Webinar on Professional Opportunities in the Current Environment

November 14, 2022 7194 Views 0 comment Print

We are going to organize one live session on Professional opportunities in the current environment. In this session we will cover Discussion on various new work opportunities for professionals

Role of Company Secretaries in Risk Management

November 10, 2022 5397 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the crucial role of company secretaries in risk management and the need for a strong risk culture in organizations.

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

November 10, 2022 663 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the candidate concerned. Hence, writ petition filed by the petitioner not contesting the election of office bearers to the High Court was wrongly entertained.

No CS was willing to join hospital after Covid-19 pandemic – Penalty reduced

November 10, 2022 1125 Views 0 comment Print

After the Covid-19 pandemic no Company Secretary from far of places shown interest to come and join in a hospital business as the company is engaged in Covid-19 pandemic related treatment. Authorised representative requested to waive the penalty as no mens rea could be proved on the part of the Company and its officers in charge.

MCA penalises company & director for non-appointment of Whole-Time CS

November 9, 2022 2892 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant company and its officers, who have defaulted the provisions of section 203(1) r/w 203(4) of the Act for non-appointment of Whole- Time Company Secretary are liable for penalties under section 203(5) of the Act w.e.f. 07th February 2021 to till date, as the last CS has vacated the office on 07th August 2020. […]

Action initiated against CS for allowing Free Gifts in connection with meeting of members

November 2, 2022 7734 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that the subject company had given SBI card to all 53 minority shareholders based on their requests. Hence, it is affirmed that the subject company has violated the provisions of Sec. 118(10) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with SS-2 in Clause 14 of Secretarial Standard.

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