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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

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 5454 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

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 15726 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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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 5025 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

CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction; No Double Disallowance Merely Because They Form Part of CSR Spend

Income Tax : Delhi ITAT held that donations qualifying under Section 80G do not lose eligibility merely because they form part of Corporate Soc...

June 17, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print


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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 4584 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


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.

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

January 8, 2025 8349 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.

A Detailed Analysis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

January 7, 2025 6435 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about CSR under the Companies Act, 2013, including its applicability, compliance, governance, spending requirements, and impact on businesses and society.

CSR under Companies Act, 2013: Applicability, Rules & Penalties

January 2, 2025 16503 Views 0 comment Print

Understand CSR obligations under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about applicability, contributions, committees, timelines, and penalties for non-compliance.

Deadline for Filing Form CSR-2 Extended to March 31, 2025

December 31, 2024 10881 Views 0 comment Print

Last date of filing Form CSR-2 separately on or before 31st December, 2024, (after filing Form No. AOC-4 or Form No. AOC-4-NBFC (Ind AS) or Form No. AOC-4 XBRL, as the case may be) is now extended to March 31, 2025.

Guidelines for CSR Fund Utilization by Companies

December 27, 2024 7509 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of CSR guidelines under the Companies Act, 2013, monitoring mechanisms, and lack of special provisions for local community development in Jharkhand.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) And Its Legal Challenges In India

December 24, 2024 4764 Views 1 comment Print

Article explains CSR in India under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013. It further explains key provisions, legal challenges, penalties and recent regulatory developments.

ICSI request Extending support to Armed Forces through CSR Contributions

December 21, 2024 1614 Views 0 comment Print

Extend CSR support to Armed Forces, veterans, and war widows. Contributions are tax-exempt under Section 80G and managed transparently via AFFDF.

Status of Unclaimed Funds in IEPF for CSR Activities

December 17, 2024 1131 Views 0 comment Print

The unclaimed funds in the IEPF have grown to ₹8,237.20 crores by FY 2023-24. The Government has no plans to use it for CSR activities.

Eligibility Condition for Getting CSR Funds

December 17, 2024 1755 Views 1 comment Print

Eligibility conditions for CSR funds from CPSEs under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013, clarified in Lok Sabha. Details on AAA ratings and fund allocation.

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