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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 402 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 2550 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 15099 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 4002 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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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 4503 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 678 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 1947 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 570 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


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

July 1, 2025 1164 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 1473 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 4743 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 3531 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 20265 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 4650 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 885 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 1149 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 12459 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.

CSR contribution to Mukhyamantri Shree Swachchta Nidhi Gujarat eligible for 80G deduction

May 14, 2025 456 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad held that the assessee was eligible for claim of deduction under Section 80G of the Act in respect of donation made to Mukhyamantri Shree Swachchta Nidhi Gujarat, as part of its CSR initiative. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

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