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How MCA’s ZCZP Recognition Links CSR with Social Stock Exchange

Company Law : New MCA amendments permit companies to deploy a portion of CSR funds through Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments listed on the ...

June 4, 2026 1287 Views 0 comment Print

IPL Green Dot Ball Pledge and the Reality Behind India’s ESG Narrative

Corporate Law : The article questions whether tree-planting claims linked to IPL dot balls are supported by verifiable evidence. It highlights the...

June 1, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

CSR as a Parallel Mechanism for Local Governance: Legal & Accountability Challenges

Corporate Law : India transformed CSR into a statutory obligation under Section 135. This shift raises key questions on its role in governance and...

April 1, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Under Companies Act 2013: Complete Legal Framework Explained

Company Law : A comprehensive guide to applicability, 2% spending rule, governance structure, compliance requirements, and penalties under Secti...

February 24, 2026 5451 Views 0 comment Print

Comprehensive Compliance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Section 135

Company Law : Understand CSR obligations under Section 135, including eligibility, expenditure, and reporting. Key takeaway: Proper CSR complian...

January 1, 2026 5145 Views 0 comment Print


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MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1449 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Representation on Name Change for CSR-Registered Trusts

Company Law : The issue concerns the inability to update trust details in CSR-1 registration records. It was highlighted that outdated informati...

April 1, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Activities Under Section 135 Of The Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Public and private companies in Bihar increasingly invest in CSR, with key districts receiving substantial social development fund...

December 15, 2025 1665 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Spending: Details and Data Access

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms that CSR expenditure data for the last five years is publicly available on its CSR port...

August 7, 2025 4710 Views 0 comment Print

Penalties for CSR Non-Compliance Under Companies Act

Company Law : Government penalized companies for CSR non-compliance under the Companies Act. Details of penalties, CSR spending, and fund transf...

April 3, 2025 5019 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 80G Deduction on Eligible CSR Donations Cannot Be Denied Solely Due to CSR Nature: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that eligible CSR donations qualify for Section 80G deduction if statutory conditions are met, despite disallowan...

July 4, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Upholds Goodwill Depreciation & Section 80G CSR Deduction

Income Tax : The ITAT held that depreciation on goodwill arising from amalgamation could not be disallowed in subsequent years after it had bee...

June 25, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donations Qualify for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that donations forming part of CSR expenditure are eligible for deduction under Section 80G if the statutory condi...

June 20, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donation Eligible for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The ITAT held that foreign exchange gains arising from realization of export proceeds from services rendered to associated enterpr...

June 18, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT: CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction; No 14A Disallowance When No Exempt Income Earned

Income Tax : The Tribunal noted that donations to Swachh Bharat Kosh and Clean Ganga Fund made towards CSR obligations are specifically exclude...

June 10, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Penalty Imposed for Incorrect CSR Disclosures in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Cuttack held that responsibility for inaccurate information in e-forms rests with the authorised signatory and certifying prof...

June 10, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Adds Social Stock Exchange Instruments to CSR List

Company Law : MCA amends Schedule VII of the Companies Act to include subscription to zero coupon zero principal instruments on Social Stock Exc...

May 27, 2026 999 Views 0 comment Print

Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2026

Company Law : MCA has amended the CSR Rules to recognize zero coupon zero principal instruments issued by Social Stock Exchange-listed NPOs. The...

May 27, 2026 4581 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Levies Over Rs. 37 Lakh Penalty as CSR Amount Was Transferred Late

Company Law : ROC Haryana ruled that non-transfer of unspent CSR amount within six months from the close of the financial year constituted a vio...

May 20, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes CSR Penalty for Delay in Transferring Unspent CSR Amount

Company Law : ROC Kolkata penalized a company and its directors for delayed transfer of unspent CSR funds to the Swachh Bharat Kosh. The order h...

May 16, 2026 852 Views 0 comment Print


CSR Implementation: Assessments and Expenditures

March 16, 2025 2154 Views 0 comment Print

Review CSR activities as mandated under Section 135 of the Companies Act, including sector-wise and state-wise CSR expenditure from 2014 to 2023.

ITAT Allows Section 80G Deduction for CSR Donations to PM Relief Fund

March 9, 2025 1671 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai rules CSR donations to PM Relief Fund qualify for 80G deduction, overturning AO’s decision. Read key judicial precedents and tax law insights.

CSR in India: Genuine Reasons or Just Excuses?

March 5, 2025 1953 Views 0 comment Print

India’s CSR law mandates companies to spend on social welfare. Explore genuine reasons for CSR shortfall and reasons that may seem like excuses.

Amendment in Companies Act, 2013 and CSR Monitoring

February 12, 2025 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Govt discusses proposed amendments to Companies Act, 2013 to enhance ease of business and CSR regulations, ensuring compliance and effective fund utilization.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Assessment in India

February 12, 2025 4602 Views 1 comment Print

Analysis of CSR compliance under the Companies Act, 2013. Details on CSR spending mandates, sectoral allocations, and state-wise expenditure trends from FY 2014-2023.

CSR Penalty: RD Waives Director Fines, Reduces Company Penalty for Procedural Errors

February 6, 2025 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Regional Director modifies CSR penalty for Clairvoyant India, waiving fines for directors, and reducing company penalty due to procedural errors.

CSR & Social Governance: Practice Questions – Professional Programme (New Syllabus)

February 4, 2025 3180 Views 0 comment Print

Practice questions on Social Impact Assessment & CSR Audit, covering impact analysis, principles, methods, and taxation aspects for better CSR governance.

Section 135 of Companies Act 2013 (CSR Provisions)

February 3, 2025 5331 Views 0 comment Print

learn about corporate social responsibility under companies act 2013 .

Challenges in impact assessment relating to CSR projects

January 29, 2025 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key challenges in conducting CSR impact assessments and solutions to ensure meaningful social contributions from corporate initiatives.

Section 68 Not Applicable for Non-Utilisation of CSR Funds: ITAT Ahmedabad

January 16, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that provisions of section 68 of the Income Tax Act doesn’t apply in the matter of non-utilisation of amounts received towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. Thus, appeal allowed.

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