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Entire Derivative Loss Addition Deleted for Lack of Evidence & Reliance on Invalid SEBI Order

December 9, 2025 354 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata deletes ₹7.84 crore addition on F&O and currency-derivative losses as AO relied solely on a now-vacated SEBI interim order. Tribunal emphasized that the assessee submitted full documentary evidence, which remained unrebutted, confirming losses as genuine.

ICAI President’s Message – December 2025

December 9, 2025 1419 Views 1 comment Print

ICAI reinforces its global presence and leadership, promoting innovation, ethical governance, and continuous skill development for Chartered Accountants.

Exgratia Provision Sent Back to AO; Double Disallowance on Leave Encashment Deleted

December 9, 2025 231 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal remands ₹88 lakh disallowance of long-term service award to the AO for fresh verification as employee-wise computation for the relevant year was not on record. Claim can be allowed only after proper quantification of ascertained liability.

No Proof, No Addition: ITAT Deletes ₹25 Crore 69A Cash-Loan Allegation

December 9, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

The Revenue relied on third-party statements and WhatsApp data to allege an unrecorded ₹25 crore cash loan, but brought no supporting inquiry or cross-examination. The Tribunal held that the AO’s conclusion was speculative, especially when bank-backed evidence, TDS records, and a registered loan agreement supported only a ₹10 crore loan. Key takeaway: additions under Section 69A require concrete evidence, not assumptions.

Service Tax Demand Set Aside Due to Misclassification of Pure-Agent Expenses

December 9, 2025 192 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that amounts incurred as authorized pure-agent payments could not form part of taxable value. The ruling clarifies that failure to interpret Rule 5(2) correctly invalidated the demand.

P&H HC Upheld Registration Under Section 12AA – SC Declines Interference

December 9, 2025 288 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court dismissed the challenge, leaving intact the High Court ruling that registration under Section 12AA could not be denied when the institution’s educational objectives and utilization of income met statutory requirements.

Pre-Deposit via ECRL Not Valid for CGST/BGST Appeals: Patna HC

December 9, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court ruled that pre-deposit of 10% of disputed tax for CGST/BGST appeals cannot be made via Electronic Credit Ledger (ECRL), upholding mandatory use of Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL).

Foreign Asset Reporting: Must for NRIs (ROR)

December 9, 2025 4653 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why returning NRIs must file the FA Schedule, what assets to report, and how compliance protects against penalties under Indian tax laws.

Candidature for Directorship: Demystified Section 160 of Companies Act, 2013

December 9, 2025 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how Section 160 allows non-retiring individuals to contest for directorship, promoting transparency and fresh leadership in corporate governance.

DPDP Act, 2023 & Rules, 2025 – A Complete Guide

December 9, 2025 4035 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and Rules, 2025 regulate personal data collection, processing, and security, ensuring individual privacy and accountability.

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