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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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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


Voluntary CSR & Charitable Contribution Under Companies Act, 2013

September 1, 2025 2967 Views 1 comment Print

Learn difference between mandatory CSR and voluntary charitable donations under Companies Act, 2013. Understand compliance requirements and their legal implications.

CSR Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction – ITAT Mumbai Quashes 263 Order

August 22, 2025 1014 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules that CSR expenses can qualify for a Section 80G deduction, clarifying that the restriction on business deductions under Section 37 does not apply.

ESOP Expenses and CSR Donations Are Tax Deductible: ITAT Mumbai

August 12, 2025 1134 Views 0 comment Print

In DCIT vs. Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd., the ITAT Mumbai dismissed the revenue’s appeals, confirming that employee stock option (ESOP) costs and corporate social responsibility (CSR) donations can be claimed as deductions.

TDS Not Deductible on Foreign Bandwidth, 80G allowed on CSR Donation

August 8, 2025 489 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai holds that payments for foreign bandwidth do not attract TDS; also upholds deduction u/s 80G for CSR donations not claimed under Section 37.

CSR Spending: Details and Data Access

August 7, 2025 3867 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms that CSR expenditure data for the last five years is publicly available on its CSR portal, with details on state and sector spending.

CSR: Calculation & Filing under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013

August 6, 2025 4464 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of India’s CSR rules for companies with a net profit over Rs.5 crore in FY 2023-24, detailing spending obligations for FY 2024-25 and the Form CSR-2 filing deadline.

ITAT Ranchi Deletes Section 270A Penalty for Inadvertent CSR Expense Claim

August 6, 2025 516 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ranchi dismisses Revenue’s appeal against deletion of Section 270A penalty on Uranium Corporation of India Ltd., citing inadvertent error and no revenue impact due to MAT.

ITAT: Genuineness of Activities, Not Commercial Nature, to be seen while granting registration u/s 12AA and 80G

July 31, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi ruled Rasha Welfare Foundation’s EV initiative is charitable, not commercial, upholding 12AA & 80G registration. Focus on genuine activity, not incidental income.

PCIT can’t invoke Section 263 to deny Section 80G deduction for CSR donations

July 30, 2025 594 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai overturns PCIT’s Section 263 order against Inter Gold (India) Pvt. Ltd. Tribunal finds AO’s assessment valid on 80G CSR donations, bank charges, and disallowed provisions.

CSR Donation Eligible for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Mumbai

July 28, 2025 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules ACG Pam Pharma’s CSR donations are eligible for Section 80G deduction, quashing PCIT’s revisional order and restoring the AO’s assessment.

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