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How to conduct a Video conferencing Board meeting as per Companies Act, 2013 and SS 1

Company Law : Learn how to conduct effective Board meetings via video conferencing. This guide covers practical steps from scheduling and agenda...

June 11, 2025 1944 Views 2 comments Print

Compliance Checklist on SS-1 (Meetings of Board of Directors)

Corporate Law : Review essential compliance steps for SS-1 meetings of the Board of Directors, ensuring proper documentation and procedural adhere...

October 3, 2024 4575 Views 0 comment Print

General Meetings Under Companies Act, 2013: A Detailed Overview

Company Law : Explore the essential details of General Meetings under the Companies Act, 2013, including AGMs, EGMs, quorum requirements, and no...

August 22, 2024 6453 Views 0 comment Print

Secretarial Audit compliance under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Understand Secretarial Audit compliance under Companies Act, 2013. Ensure corporate governance and legal adherence with this compr...

July 25, 2024 1599 Views 0 comment Print

Highlights of Revised Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2)

CA, CS, CMA : Discover the major highlights of the revised Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by ICSI, effective from April...

April 1, 2024 3567 Views 0 comment Print


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Format of Annual Secretarial Compliance Report

CA, CS, CMA : Listed entities must file an annual secretarial compliance report covering adherence to SEBI regulations, prepared by a company se...

May 16, 2025 16467 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Announces Revised Secretarial Standards: SS-1 & SS-2

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the Institute of Company Secretaries of India's latest announcement on revised Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2) for Boa...

February 14, 2024 5079 Views 0 comment Print

ROC imposes penalty for non-Adherence to Secretarial Standards

Company Law : Non Adherence to Secretarial Standards lands Companies in a soup ;ROC imposes penalty The Companies Act, 2013 has entered into a m...

March 27, 2021 6474 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of last date to submit comments on exposure draft of Guidance Note on Auditing Standards on Secretarial Audit (CSAS-4)

Company Law : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India 17th November, 2020 Dear Sir/Madam, Subject: Extension of last date to submit commen...

November 21, 2020 690 Views 0 comment Print

Guidance Note on Auditing Standard on Secretarial Audit (CSAS-4)

CA, CS, CMA : To set out the explanations, procedures and practical aspects in respect of the various provisions contained in the Auditing Stand...

October 10, 2020 5130 Views 0 comment Print


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ROC Imposed Penalty for Non-Compliance with Secretarial Standards

Company Law : The ROC imposed penalties for failure to follow mandatory secretarial standards in company meetings. The ruling highlights strict ...

March 31, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty for Non-Compliance with Secretarial Standard on Minutes

Company Law : Failure to properly maintain Minutes Books under Section 118 led to adjudication by ROC. The company and its directors were fined ...

February 10, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Non-Compliance with Secretarial Standards in Board Meetings

Company Law : ROC Kanpur levied a ₹55,000 penalty on SEN HON LEE TECHNOLOGIES and 6 directors for continuous failure to comply with Secretaria...

October 13, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Appointment of CS & CFO: Regional Director reduces Penalty by Rs. 29.4 lakh

Company Law :  The Ministry of Corporate Affairs' Regional Director modified penalties against Virupaksha Organics Limited and its directors fo...

July 8, 2025 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Non-compliance with Section 118(10) Companies Act: MCA imposes Penalty

Company Law : Anheuser Busch InBev India penalized ₹1,50,000 for violating Section 118 of the Companies Act, 2013, related to secretarial stan...

December 24, 2024 27402 Views 0 comment Print


Violation of Companies Act Section 118(10) on Secretarial Standards: MCA Imposes Penalty

February 20, 2024 2211 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalties on companies and officers for violating Section 118(10) of the Companies Act by not adhering to secretarial standards. Learn the details and implications.

Key Changes to Secretarial Standards (SS-2) on General Meetings

February 15, 2024 8628 Views 0 comment Print

Get a summary of the amendments to SS-2 (Standard on General Meetings) aligning with provisions of the Companies Act/Rules effective from April 1, 2024.

ICSI Announces Revised Secretarial Standards: SS-1 & SS-2

February 14, 2024 5079 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s latest announcement on revised Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2) for Board and General Meetings. Effective from April 1, 2024.

Master Secretarial Audit: A Complete Compliance Guide

February 12, 2024 2469 Views 0 comment Print

A secretarial audit is a comprehensive review of the company’s records and documents by an independent auditor or a firm specializing in such audits. The primary objective of a secretarial audit is to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the company’s operations. These may include corporate laws, securities laws, labour […]

Secretarial Standard-1 – Board Meeting (In Brief)

January 25, 2024 1827 Views 0 comment Print

Master the intricacies of Secretarial Standard-1 for Board Meetings. Understand convening, quorum, resolutions, and minute-keeping. Navigate compliance effortlessly with expert insights.

Violation of clause 2.1 of secretarial standard-1 r/w Section 118(10) – MCA imposes Penalty

October 17, 2023 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about penalties imposed by MCA on Pantheryx (India) Private Limited for non-compliance with clause 2.1 of Secretarial Standard-1 and Section 118(10) of Companies Act, 2013.

794 days delay in Company Secretary Appointment – MCA Imposes 15 Lakh Penalty

October 4, 2023 17403 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes Dorin India Private Limited with a 15 lakh penalty for a 794-day delay in appointing a company secretary.

Due diligence as required by secretarial standards issued by ICSI

August 18, 2023 2967 Views 0 comment Print

Significance of due diligence as per ICSI Secretarial Standards. Learn about financial, legal, operational, and compliance aspects for transparent corporate transactions.

Secretarial Standards (SS)-1: Board Meeting Guidelines for Companies

August 12, 2023 13590 Views 0 comment Print

Understand guidelines outlined in Secretarial Standards (SS)-1 for conducting effective board meetings in compliance with ICSI regulations. Learn about convening, quorum, minutes, and more.

Secretarial Audit: Applicability, Benefits & Report

August 10, 2023 33381 Views 0 comment Print

Discover what a secretarial audit is, its benefits, applicability criteria, audit report details, and how it enhances corporate governance. Learn more here.

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