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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 897 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 924 Views 0 comment Print

Time Management Strategies for CS Aspirants: The PEC Man Strategy

CA, CS, CMA : Learn the PEC Man approach for CS preparation: prioritize smartly, energize effectively, and stay consistent to improve performanc...

August 4, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print


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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 9510 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 423 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Requests CS Feedback on Practical Issues in IEPF Claims

Company Law : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has invited feedba...

March 11, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI CS Results – December 2025 Session: Know Toppers & Pass Percentage

CA, CS, CMA : ICSI declared Professional and Executive Programme results for December 2025 with detailed pass percentages and rank holders. Onli...

February 25, 2026 20076 Views 0 comment Print

CS December 2025 Answer Books Available Online Without RTI – 45-Day Access Window Announced

CA, CS, CMA : Students can access evaluated CS December 2025 answer books through the official portal without filing RTI. Copies are available f...

February 25, 2026 1830 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 603 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 6357 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 10194 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 66 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 69 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 114 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 171 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


Penalty Imposed on United Technologies for Non-appointment of whole-time CS

January 27, 2025 1482 Views 0 comment Print

United Technologies faces penalties for non-appointment of company secretary under the Companies Act, with fines for company and directors.

New President and Vice President of ICSI

January 20, 2025 2777 Views 0 comment Print

CS Dhananjay Shukla is elected as President and CS Pawan G Chandak as Vice President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for the year 2025.

Secretarial Auditor (PCS) disqualifications and prohibited services by SEBI

January 16, 2025 4962 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about SEBI’s disqualifications and prohibited services for Practicing Company Secretaries acting as Secretarial Auditors under Regulation 24A of the LODR.

CSR provision Violation: MCA reduces Penalty from ₹1.59 Crore to ₹32.72 Lakh

January 8, 2025 8148 Views 1 comment Print

Vishnupriya Hotels appealed against CSR non-compliance penalties. The Regional Director reduced the fine after reviewing submissions. Read the full case summary.

SEBI’s Latest Amendments to Listing Regulations and CS Role

December 30, 2024 16089 Views 1 comment Print

SEBI’s amendments to Listing Regulations impact the role of company secretaries, focusing on secretarial audit, compliance officer elevation, and governance enhancements.

Unethical Stipend Practices in CA/ CS Training Firms

December 20, 2024 3417 Views 2 comments Print

For trainees, the stipend is not merely a financial benefit but an acknowledgment of their hard work and a means to manage their daily expenses. Unfortunately, some training firms engage in the unethical practice of withholding stipends when trainees resign—a violation of trust and professional ethics.

ICSI Advisory on Registration As Investment Advisers With SEBI

December 17, 2024 843 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI advises professionals to comply with SEBI’s investment adviser registration regulations for investment advice outside their primary services.

E-Admit Card For December, 2024 Company Secretaries Examinations

December 12, 2024 3189 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI releases E-Admit Cards for CS Executive & Professional Exams (Dec 2024). Download now from the official site to avoid last-minute issues.

MCA Reduces Penalty for Delay in CS Appointment from ₹13.92 Lakh to ₹1.5 Lakh

December 11, 2024 963 Views 0 comment Print

Amara Raja Media faced a penalty for delayed appointment of a Company Secretary. The penalty was reduced to ₹1.5 lakh after an appeal citing COVID-19 challenges.

Section 204 Secretarial Audit Violation: Penalty Reduced to ₹32 Lakh

November 28, 2024 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director, Eastern Region, modifies penalty for secretarial audit violations under Section 204, reducing it to ₹32 lakh from ₹48 lakh.

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