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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 405 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 2556 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 4530 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 15102 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 4005 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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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 294 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 1395 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 3867 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 4506 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 11346 Views 1 comment Print


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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 276 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 681 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 387 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 168 Views 0 comment Print

CSR Donations Allowed Under Section 80G Because No Express Legal Bar: ITAT Pune

Income Tax : The issue was whether CSR expenditure qualifies for deduction under section 80G. The Tribunal held that deduction is allowable as ...

March 27, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print


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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 1950 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 513 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 573 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Spend and Transfer CSR Funds

Company Law : The regulator held that non-spending of CSR amounts and failure to transfer unspent funds within timelines violates section 135. S...

January 7, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

Post-Facto CSR Payment Not a Defence – Penalty Upheld

Company Law : The regulator held that failure to spend CSR funds or transfer unspent amounts within statutory timelines violates sections 135(5)...

January 7, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print


Delay in Constitution of CSR Committee (Section 135(1): MCA Imposes Penalty

November 23, 2023 1377 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the adjudication order against Mukka Proteins Limited for violating Companies Act, 2013, Section 135(1). Understand penalties imposed on the company and key personnel.

Default in Transfer of Unspent CSR Fund: RD upholds penalty of Rs. 61.32 Lakh

November 20, 2023 1266 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty was imposed for company’s failure to comply with provisions of Section 135(5) of Companies Act, 2013, regarding transfer of unspent Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

CSR Unspent Amount Transfer Delay: MCA Imposes Rs. 1.08 Crore Penalty

November 15, 2023 7239 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the adjudication order under Companies Act, 2013 by the Registrar of Companies, Karnataka, imposing penalties on Quest Global Engineering Services for violating CSR provisions.

Blessing of CSR for recent development in modern India

November 12, 2023 1284 Views 0 comment Print

In the intricate landscape of modern Indian corporate sectors, the emphasis on development as a tool to combat poverty through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model is becoming increasingly prevalent.

Corporate Responsibilities: From Environmental Impact to Legal Accountability

November 1, 2023 2211 Views 0 comment Print

Corporate responsibility from environmental impact to legal accountability: Revise energy policy or face dire consequences, UN warns. ClientEarth sues Shell Plc. board on slow emission reduction targets.

Company Penalized by MCA for Annual Return & CSR Report Violations

October 18, 2023 20874 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) imposes penalties on LA-FIN Financial Services Private Ltd. for failing to submit annual return extracts with ROC and missing CSR details in Directors’ Report.

Donations to Specified Institutions for CSR Compliance Qualify for Sec. 80G Deduction

October 3, 2023 3435 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad held that donations given for compliance with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) u/s. 135 of Companies Act to institutions mentioned in Section 80G are qualified for deduction u/s. 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Prospective Amendment – ITC On CSR Expenditure Under GST

October 2, 2023 31578 Views 0 comment Print

Explore prospective amendment regarding Input Tax Credit (ITC) on CSR expenditure under GST. Learn about amendment, expert opinions, and unanswered questions.

Failure to transfer unspent CSR : MCA imposes 33.83 Lakh Penalty

September 27, 2023 5238 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs imposes a penalty of 33.83 lakhs on M/s Jayem Automotives Private Limited and its directors for not transferring unspent CSR funds. Learn about the case, provisions of the Companies Act, and the penalty details.

From CSR to BSR: Beneficiaries – The Driving Force Behind Success of CSR

September 26, 2023 1587 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how beneficiaries play a crucial role in maximizing impact of CSR initiatives. Learn about their responsibilities and benefits of active participation

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