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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 687 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


Non appointment of CS- Penalty reduced from Rs. 35 Lakh to Rs. 3.09 Lakh

October 28, 2022 6174 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies, Andhra Pradesh, had imposed a penalty of Rs. 35,00,000 on the company and its directors. However, considering the circumstances surrounding the failure to appoint a Company Secretary, the Regional Director has reduced the penalty to Rs. 1,69,820 for the company and Rs. 69,820 each for the Managing Director and CFO (total aggregating to Rs.3,09,460/-).

Company into huge losses & not in a position to appoint CS – Penalty reduced

October 28, 2022 918 Views 0 comment Print

Company is into huge losses and not in a position to appoint Company Secretary and stated initially company is having Company Secretary upto 2019 and also put all its efforts to retain the Company Secretaries on long term basis as well as to fill the vacancy to the office of the Whole Time Company Secretary. However, the Company was unable to find a suitable candidate who are committed to work on long term basis.

Penalty imposed for default in compliance with requirements of Section 161 under Companies Act 2013

October 27, 2022 1971 Views 0 comment Print

Registrar of Companies in his order of adjudication has stated that the Company has appointed Mr. Sachin Bansal as the Managing Director and CEO of the Company (KMP) vide its Board Resolution dated 27.02.2020 for a period of five years from 06.03.2020. However, by inadvertence, the Board had omitted to Co opt him as Additional Director before appointing him as Managing Director.

Default in attaching Secretarial audit report (in form MR-3) – MCA imposes 8 Lakh penalty

October 12, 2022 16650 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how Zyden Gentec Limited faced an ₹8 Lakh penalty from MCA for not attaching Secretarial audit report (in form MR-3) for financial years 2015-16 and 2016-17, as required by Section 204 of Companies Act, 2013. Details of violation and penalties explained.

MCA Imposes 36 Lakh Penalty for Non-Attachment of Secretarial Audit Report

October 12, 2022 7578 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent development, the Registrar of Companies, Rajasthan, Jaipur, has taken strict action against M/s INTERLINK EXPORTS LIMITED and its key personnel, Shri NARAYAN TUKARAM BADDI (CFO) and Shri ALOK NARAYAN BADDI (CEO), for their failure to comply with the provisions of Section 204(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. This non-compliance pertains to the […]

Mandatory appointment of Company Secretary under Companies Act, 2013

September 20, 2022 156756 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the importance of a Company Secretary under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about the responsibilities and benefits of this crucial role.

Elections to ICSI Council & Regional Councils, 2022 – Venue & Schedule

September 7, 2022 2295 Views 0 comment Print

Duration of 13th ICSI Council and Regional Councils shall expire on 18th January, 2023, the elections for constitution of new Council and Regional Councils shall be held as notified

Smart Study Strategies for Passing Any Professional Exam

August 22, 2022 4530 Views 0 comment Print

Discover effective study strategies to pass any professional exam. Set your intention, maintain optimism, and stay focused on your goal.

Secretarial Audit – Applicability, Scope & Procedure for appointment of Secretarial Auditor

August 9, 2022 59286 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the applicability, scope, and procedure for appointment of secretarial auditors. Ensure compliance with company regulations and detect non-compliance.

Disciplinary mechanism under CA, CMA & CS (Amendment) Act not yet brought into force

August 4, 2022 867 Views 0 comment Print

81 Sections of Chartered Accountants, the Cost and Works Accountants and the Companies Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 2022 have been brought into force w.e.f. 10th May, 2022. Provision pertaining to disciplinary mechanism have not been brought into force.

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