The Government of India has implemented the Code on Social Security, 2020 with nationwide effect from November 21, 2025, consolidating social security laws to provide medical and financial protection to employees across all establishments. Following this implementation, registration with the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has become mandatory for all establishments meeting the prescribed criteria, […]
Madras High Court held that payment made for International Private Leased Circuits [IPLC] doesn’t constitute royalty within the expression provided under clause (iva) to Explanation 2 to section 9(1)(vi) of the Income Tax Act. Hence, disallowance u/s. 40(a)(i) of the Income Tax Act not sustained.
Bombay High Court held that conviction under section 7 and section 13(1)(d) r/w 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 [PC Act] without cogent evidence to prove demand of illegal gratification cannot be sustained. Accordingly, appeal allowed.
The 2025 amendment to the Central Excise Act standardizes excise duties on all tobacco products, cigars, and nicotine products, ensuring uniform rates and simplified compliance.
The Tribunal found that even a belated return filed in response to a Section 148 notice remains a valid return requiring a 143(2) notice. Because this mandatory notice was never issued, the reassessment order was declared illegal and set aside.
ITAT held that the AO’s 8% estimation had no support from comparables or past margins. Applying consistency with earlier family-group cases, profit was fixed at 4% and the unexplained investment addition became academic.
The Tribunal held that ₹1.45 lakh in specified notes came from genuine vazhipadu collections and that the authorities wrongly rejected a plausible explanation.
Even though the assessee had opted for DTVSVA, the non-payment of tax meant the settlement did not materialize. The Tribunal restored the appeal to CIT(A) to examine all submitted evidence, ensuring a fair opportunity to contest additions.
Bombay High Court quashed and set aside Form SVLDRS 3 demanding amount under arrears category and directed department to determine the correct amount considering the declaration filed under Litigation category.
Karnataka HC confirms that compensation for land acquired under National Highways Act after 01.01.2014 is fully exempt under Section 96 of RFCTLARR Act, preventing any TDS or income tax deduction.
