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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 It was highlighted that outdated informati...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


Corporate Social Responsibility: Taxation Aspects & Applicability of TDS

May 11, 2025 8952 Views 2 comments Print

This article discusses whether TDS applies to CSR Expenses, under which sections and how Companies can stay compliant.

CSR & Rural Governance in India: Collaboration for Development

May 9, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the evolving landscape of CSR in India and its potential synergy with rural governance for sustainable development. Challenges and the role of Company Secretaries discussed.

Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Going Beyond Compliance

April 24, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

CSR in India is evolving from legal compliance to a value-driven strategy aligned with sustainability and social development goals.

Deduction u/s. 80G eligible even if donations are part of CSR expenditure: ITAT Mumbai

April 14, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that deduction under section 80G of the Income Tax Act eligible towards donations, even if donations are part of Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] expenditure. Thus, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Penalties for CSR Non-Compliance Under Companies Act

April 3, 2025 4503 Views 0 comment Print

Government penalized companies for CSR non-compliance under the Companies Act. Details of penalties, CSR spending, and fund transfers from 2018-2023.

Section 80G deduction eligible on CSR Expenditure, Even if Mandated by Companies Act: ITAT Delhi 

March 31, 2025 6375 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi rules in favor of Schenker India, allowing CSR donations under Section 80G despite mandatory nature. Read key takeaways from the case.

BIGTEC Private Limited Penalized Rs. 1 Crore for CSR Non-Compliance

March 26, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

BIGTEC Private Limited and its directors received penalties for failing to meet their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations for financial year 2023-24. Company acknowledged its non-compliance and paid fine as directed by MCA.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India: Key Guidelines

March 21, 2025 8691 Views 1 comment Print

Understand CSR in India, its applicability, permitted activities, non-permitted contributions, penalties for non-compliance, and reporting requirements under the Companies Act.

ITAT Mumbai Allows CSR Deduction Under Section 80G

March 16, 2025 12975 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled in favor of Jamnagar Utilities, allowing CSR donations as deductions under Section 80G, rejecting the Revenue’s appeal. Read full case details.

Amendment in Companies Act 2013 & CSR Monitoring Framework

March 16, 2025 11346 Views 1 comment Print

Overview of proposed amendments in the Companies Act, 2013, CSR monitoring framework, and steps to ensure compliance and prevent misuse of CSR funds.

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