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Directors Report, AOC-1, AOC-2 & CSR Disclosure Requirements: Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Explains Directors’ Report requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, including AOC-1, AOC-2, CSR disclosures, applicability, s...

July 8, 2026 588 Views 0 comment Print

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 1359 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 345 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 780 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 5826 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 1551 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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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 807 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 1689 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 4857 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 5058 Views 0 comment Print


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CSR Donation Eligible for Section 80G Despite Section 37(1) Disallowance: Delhi ITAT

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of CSR expenditure under Section 37(1) does not prevent Section 80G deduction for eligible donat...

July 9, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction Despite Section 37(1) Disallowance: Delhi ITAT

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of CSR expenditure under Section 37(1) does not bar Section 80G deduction for eligible donations...

July 9, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Section 80G Deduction on Eligible CSR Donations Allowed Despite Section 37(1) Disallowance: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that eligible CSR donations can qualify for Section 80G deduction despite disallowance under Section 37(1) and rem...

July 9, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

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 171 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 156 Views 0 comment Print


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ROC Penalises Company & Officers for Four-Year Delay in CSR-2 Filing

Company Law : ROC Cuttack imposed penalties for delayed filing of Form CSR-2 for FY 2020-21 under Rule 12(1B), including ₹2 lakh on the compan...

July 16, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes ₹3 Lakh Penalty for Four-Year Delay in CSR-2 Filing

Company Law : ROC Cuttack imposed penalties on a company and its directors for delayed filing of Form CSR-2 for FY 2020-21 under Section 450 of ...

July 16, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes ₹3.5 Lakh Penalty for Delay in Filing CSR-2 Return

Company Law : ROC Cuttack imposed penalties on a company and its officers for delayed filing of Form CSR-2 for FY 2020-21 under Section 450 of t...

July 16, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Incorrect AOC-4 CSR Disclosure: ROC Kolkata

Company Law : ROC Kolkata imposed ₹10,000 penalty each on a company and its certifying director for incorrect CSR disclosure in AOC-4 under Se...

July 16, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chhattisgarh Penalises Company for Delay in Filing CSR-2 Form

Company Law : ROC Chhattisgarh imposed Section 450 penalties for non-filing of Form CSR-2, while not attributing liability to one director....

July 13, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print


Penalty Imposed for Failure to Spend and Transfer CSR Amount

January 20, 2026 819 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority penalised a company for not spending mandatory CSR funds and failing to transfer unspent amounts on time. Subsequent rectification did not erase liability for the original default.

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Spend and Transfer CSR Funds

January 7, 2026 1080 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator held that non-spending of CSR amounts and failure to transfer unspent funds within timelines violates section 135. Subsequent voluntary payment does not absolve past defaults.

Penalty Imposed for Delayed CSR Spend Despite Later Compliance

January 7, 2026 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to spend CSR funds or transfer unspent amounts within timelines was held to violate sections 135(5) and (6). Subsequent voluntary payment did not absolve liability, attracting penalties under section 135(7).

Incorrect CSR Filing Attracts Penalty Despite Request for Rectification

January 1, 2026 546 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator examined filing of statutory forms with incorrect financial figures. It held that later correction does not erase liability for filing defective information.

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

January 1, 2026 5268 Views 0 comment Print

Understand CSR obligations under Section 135, including eligibility, expenditure, and reporting. Key takeaway: Proper CSR compliance ensures legal adherence and social impact.

Delay in Transferring Unspent CSR Funds Triggers Heavy Penalty Under Companies Act

December 24, 2025 1461 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority penalised delayed transfer of unspent CSR amounts beyond the statutory timeline. The ruling underscores strict enforcement of CSR fund transfer obligations.

CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction Despite Section 37 Disallowance

December 22, 2025 831 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that CSR expenditure disallowed as business expense can still qualify for deduction under Section 80G. The key takeaway is that both provisions operate at different stages of computation.

CSR Donations Allowed Under Section 80G Despite Business Disallowance

December 22, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that CSR expenditure disallowed under section 37 can still qualify for deduction under section 80G. The ruling clarifies that both provisions operate independently.

CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction Despite Section 37 Disallowance: ITAT Pune

December 18, 2025 1584 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that denial of CSR expenditure under Section 37 does not bar deduction under Section 80G. It ruled that eligible donations forming part of CSR must be examined under Chapter VI-A independently. The key takeaway is that CSR-linked donations can still qualify for tax relief if statutory conditions are met.

CSR Activities Under Section 135 Of The Companies Act, 2013

December 15, 2025 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Public and private companies in Bihar increasingly invest in CSR, with key districts receiving substantial social development funding under Section 135 of the Companies Act.

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