The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that WhatsApp chats, even if collected without consent, are admissible in matrimonial disputes. Citing Section 14 of the Family Courts Act, the court emphasized the court’s discretion to accept relevant evidence to effectively resolve family matters, prioritizing fair trial over absolute privacy.
The ITAT Bangalore ruled that St. Joseph Engineering College Alumni Association cannot be denied 12AB registration solely for not incurring substantial expenditure. Genuineness of activities, including proposed activities, is key for registration under Section 12AB.
The ITAT Bangalore ruled in favor of Lakshmanram Bheemaji Purohit, deleting an addition for alleged bogus purchases. The court held that no disallowance can be made when an assessee files income under Section 44AD without exceeding turnover limits.
Section 74 GST provisions for ITC fraud disproportionately affect genuine dealers. Learn about compliance burdens, the need for robust documentation, and a proposed amnesty scheme to ease litigation and support honest taxpayers.
Understand the significant Income Tax Return (ITR) changes for FY 2024–25 (AY 2025–26), including the new default tax regime, enhanced disclosure requirements, simplified capital gains reporting, and mandatory crypto and foreign asset declarations.
The Supreme Court’s 2024 Canon India review reaffirms the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence’s authority to issue customs show cause notices. This ruling impacts tax administration, validates past enforcement actions, and reintroduces litigation for taxpayers, clarifying jurisdiction under Section 28 of the Customs Act.
Understand India’s GST impact on import ocean freight. This summary covers IGST, Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM), and landmark court judgments (Mohit Minerals, Agarwal Coal) that clarify tax liabilities for CIF and FOB imports, including refund implications for unconstitutional levies.
Learn about GST framework for intermediary services, legal provisions and expected reforms to alleviate tax burdens and boost cross-border trade facilitation.
Taxpayers face challenges as AIS feedback is now shared with reporting entities, creating a loop of data verification that may trigger scrutiny or reassessment.
