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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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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


Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its Tax Implications in India

July 2, 2025 10233 Views 2 comments Print

Understand mandatory CSR under India’s Companies Act, 2013, and its tax treatment. Learn about disallowances, Section 80G deductions, and GST implications for CSR expenditure.

Section 263 cannot override AO’s reasoned decision allowing CSR-linked 80G deduction: Mumbai ITAT

July 1, 2025 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules Section 263 cannot override AO’s reasoned decision allowing 80G deduction on CSR expenses, citing consistent tribunal judgments.

Decoding CSR under Indian Company Law: Loopholes & Lessons

June 25, 2025 1665 Views 0 comment Print

Understand India’s mandatory CSR law under the Companies Act, 2013, covering applicability, spending requirements, eligible activities, and compliance.

India’s CSR Law: Applicability, Rules & Penalties

June 21, 2025 5523 Views 0 comment Print

Understand India’s CSR regulations, including applicability thresholds, committee formation, board duties, implementation channels, financial obligations, disclosure norms, and penalties for non-compliance.

Transition to MCA21 V3: Filing of e-Form CSR-2 – MCA Guidelines

June 16, 2025 3861 Views 0 comment Print

MCA announces CSR-2 e-Form filing on V3 portal post MCA21 V2 decommissioning. Filing open from 14th July to 15th August 2025. Details inside.

CSR Rules: Applicability, Net Profit & Obligation

June 5, 2025 23616 Views 0 comment Print

Understand India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandate, including applicability thresholds, excluded activities, net profit calculation, and obligation determination under Section 135.

Understanding CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) under Companies Act, 2013

May 28, 2025 5145 Views 1 comment Print

Understand India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) law under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, including applicability, spending mandates, committee requirements, and non-compliance penalties.

Donations, CSR & Business Expenses Operate Separately; Section 80G Deduction Allowed

May 20, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT confirms that donations under Section 80G and business expenses under Section 37(1) are distinct. It upheld GSFC’s eligibility for Section 80G deduction, emphasizing proper classification in accounts.

CSR Payments Eligible for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Bangalore

May 20, 2025 1335 Views 0 comment Print

Bangalore ITAT rules that mandatory CSR spending, if qualifying as a donation under Section 80G, may still be eligible for tax deduction despite disallowance as business expense.

Due date for filing of Form CSR 2 for FY 23-24 extended till June 30, 2025

May 19, 2025 12990 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced an extension for filing Form CSR-2 for the financial year 2023-24, moving the deadline to June 30, 2025. This amendment to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, provides companies additional time for compliance.

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