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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 540 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 3879 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 4758 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Penalties Rise: Why Non-Compliance Under Section 135 Proves Costly

Company Law : Explains the strict consequences for failing to meet CSR spending and transfer obligations under Section 135. Highlights how penal...

December 8, 2025 15417 Views 0 comment Print

Section 135 CSR Compliance: Mandatory Contributions, Committees & Reporting

Company Law : Section 135 mandates companies above certain thresholds to spend 2% of profits on social initiatives, establish CSR committees, an...

December 6, 2025 5247 Views 0 comment Print


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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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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 486 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 1554 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 4179 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 4746 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Companies Act 2013 & CSR Monitoring Framework

Company Law : Overview of proposed amendments in the Companies Act, 2013, CSR monitoring framework, and steps to ensure compliance and prevent m...

March 16, 2025 11391 Views 1 comment Print


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Section 80G CSR donation deduction cannot be denied merely for CSR expense disallowance: Mumbai ITAT

Income Tax : The ITAT held that CSR expenditure disallowed as business expenditure under Section 37(1) can still qualify for deduction under Se...

May 7, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory CSR Spending Does Not Bar Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The issue was whether CSR expenditure disallowed under Section 37(1) can still qualify under Section 80G. The Tribunal held that b...

April 10, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Reassessment & 80G Denial Based Only on Audit Objection Invalid: Bombay HC

Income Tax : The Court held that reassessment based solely on an audit objection is invalid as it constitutes a change of opinion. It emphasize...

April 2, 2026 930 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Deduction Allowed Under Section 80G Due to Absence of Statutory Restriction

Income Tax : ITAT held that CSR contributions can qualify for deduction under Section 80G if conditions are met. The ruling clarifies that ther...

March 31, 2026 582 Views 0 comment Print

Section 263 Invalid as AO Conducted Inquiry on CSR Deduction Claim

Income Tax : ITAT held that revision under Section 263 cannot be invoked when the Assessing Officer has already examined the issue. The ruling ...

March 31, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print


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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 21, 2026 93 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 18, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposes Penalty for Delay in Transferring Unspent CSR Amount

Company Law : The authority penalized the company for failing to transfer unspent CSR funds within the statutory deadline. It held that delayed ...

March 27, 2026 2175 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed Due to Incorrect CSR Disclosure in AOC-4 Filing

Company Law : The authority penalized the managing director for wrongly declaring CSR as not applicable in financial filings. It held that signa...

March 24, 2026 615 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Spend and Transfer CSR Amount

Company Law : The adjudicating authority penalised a company for not spending mandatory CSR funds and failing to transfer unspent amounts on tim...

January 20, 2026 684 Views 0 comment Print


Overview of CSR expenditure

April 8, 2023 64746 Views 2 comments Print

Company covered under Section 135(1) of Companies Act, 2013 is required to spend 2% of Average net profits of company made during three immediately preceding financial years towards CSR

ICSI Request for extension of time period for filing of Form CSR-2

April 5, 2023 5037 Views 0 comment Print

Request for extension of time period for filing of Form CSR-2 for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 without levying additional fee

ITC eligibility of CSR expenditure under GST & Finance Bill, 2023

April 1, 2023 8928 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(1) of CGST Act, 2017 provides that input tax shall be allowed on goods or services which are used or intended to be used in the course or furtherance of business. Further, Section 17(5) disallows credit on certain goods and services.

MCA Form CSR-1 Registration: A New Way to Get Funding for Your NGO

April 1, 2023 14718 Views 1 comment Print

Unlock CSR funding for your NGO! Learn about MCA Form CSR-1 registration, eligibility criteria, required documents, and the process. Secure your NGOs place in the National CSR Exchange Portal for potential funding opportunities.

Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 – Implications

March 24, 2023 11445 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the implications of the Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 with a critical analysis. Uncover changes in CSR activities, definitions, and spending rules. Explore the impact on ongoing projects, administration overheads, CSR committee responsibilities, reporting, and penalties for non-compliance. Stay informed about the amendments and their effect on CSR expenditure, governance, and disclosure.

Request for extension of time period for filing of Form CSR 2

March 24, 2023 12771 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request for extension of time period for filing of Form CSR 2 for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 without levying additional fee

Corporate Social Responsibility – Applicability & Implementation

March 22, 2023 33552 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the evolving landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under the Companies Act, 2013. Understand criteria, committee formation, expenditure, and consequences for non-compliance.

CSR in India: Compliance, Enforcement & Future Directions

March 11, 2023 10263 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India: Compliance, enforcement challenges, and future directions for sustainable business practices.

CSR & Important changes in Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014

March 4, 2023 26712 Views 1 comment Print

Discover the latest changes in Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 including CSR applicability, expenditure modes, penalties for non-compliance, and amendments.

Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Legal Framework & Recent Developments

February 26, 2023 85095 Views 1 comment Print

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that has gained considerable significance in the business world, especially in India, where companies are increasingly realizing the importance of giving back to society. In India, CSR is not only a voluntary activity but also a mandatory obligation under the Companies Act, 2013

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