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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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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


Bar on CSR Deduction u/s 37(1) Doesn’t Affect Section 80G Claims: ITAT Bangalore

July 13, 2025 717 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore directs relief for Goldman Sachs Services, quashing TP adjustment and allowing Section 80G for CSR, citing prior judgments on secondment issues.

CSR Deduction u/s 80G Valid, Section 263 Order Quashed: ITAT Mumbai

July 13, 2025 978 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai quashes PCIT’s revision, confirming Dalal And Broacha Stock Broking’s Section 80G deduction on CSR expenses, citing judicial precedents.

CSR Expenses Not Deductible u/s 37 but Allowed u/s 80G: ITAT Bangalore

July 13, 2025 1482 Views 0 comment Print

: ITAT Bangalore rules on CSR expenditure, allowing Section 80G deductions despite Section 37 disallowance. A key decision for corporate taxation.

ITAT Mumbai allowed Section 80G deduction for CSR spending

July 13, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules Sikka Ports can claim Section 80G deduction for CSR donations, rejecting ‘mandatory’ argument and upholding retrospective 14A ruling.

CSR Contributions Eligible Under Section 80G: ITAT Mumbai

July 13, 2025 1017 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai allows CSR expense deductions under Section 80G, clarifying limits of Explanation 2 to Section 37(1) for AY 2015-16.

CSR Law Section 135: From Compliance to Commitment

July 12, 2025 1488 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Companies Act mandates CSR for eligible firms, requiring 2% net profit spending on social and environmental goals. Learn about compliance, required disclosures, and impact.

Corporate Governance & CSR: India’s Evolving Mandate

July 12, 2025 1269 Views 1 comment Print

Explore how corporate governance is evolving with CSR, mandated by India’s Companies Act, 2013. Learn about CSR activities, amendments and its global impact on sustainable business.

CSR Donations & Section 80G Deductibility

July 10, 2025 5613 Views 0 comment Print

A Mumbai Tribunal ruled that CSR donations, while not business expenses, are deductible under Section 80G if made to eligible institutions, reaffirming CBDT guidance.

Companies (CSR Policy) Amendment Rules, 2025

July 7, 2025 70224 Views 3 comments Print

MCA updates CSR-1 rules effective July 14, 2025, tightening norms for CSR agencies. CA/CS/CMA certification and stricter eligibility now mandatory.

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

July 2, 2025 8628 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.

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