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Cash Sales During Demonetisation Held Genuine, Section 68 Fails

January 21, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that cash deposited during demonetisation came from genuine business sales already offered to tax. It held that taxing the same amount again under Section 68 and Section 115BBE would amount to impermissible double taxation.

Gender-Based Price Discrimination: A Legal & Economic Analysis of ‘Pink Tax’ in India

January 21, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

This analysis examines whether charging women more for similar goods and services violates equality principles under Indian law. It highlights how gender-based pricing may amount to unfair trade practice under consumer protection norms.

ITC Denied for Late Returns Set Aside After Statutory Amendment: Madras HC

January 21, 2026 1041 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that ITC cannot be denied solely due to delayed return filing when statutory amendments retrospectively permit such credit. The matter was remitted for fresh consideration on merits.

Section 10(46) Exemption Notified for Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency

January 21, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

The notification exempts specified non-commercial e-governance income such as government grants, service charges, and consultancy receipts from tax. The key takeaway is that exemption applies only if statutory conditions are strictly followed.

Sec 10(46) Exemption Notified for Dadra & Nagar Haveli Construction Workers Welfare Board

January 21, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The government has granted Section 10(46) tax exemption to a welfare board for cess, fees, and interest income. The relief applies retrospectively, subject to strict compliance conditions.

Chhattisgarh HC Denies Bail in Coal Levy Scam Citing Prima Facie Role & Seriousness of Offence

January 21, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

The Court declined bail after finding prima facie material showing active involvement in an alleged illegal coal levy network. The ruling underscores a stricter approach to bail in serious economic offences.

CBDT Grants Sec 10(46) Exemption to Karnataka State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society

January 21, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

The notification exempts specified grant and interest income from tax. The benefit is conditional on non-commercial activities and proper return filing.

Income Tax Appeal Delay Condoned Due to Counsel Negligence Shown Through WhatsApp Chats

January 21, 2026 1194 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that documented WhatsApp communications established counsel’s negligence and the assessee’s due diligence, justifying condonation of delay. The matter was restored for fresh adjudication to ensure substantial justice.

Allahabad HC Disposed Writ as GST Appellate Tribunal Becomes Functional

January 21, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court closed the writ petition after noting that the GST Appellate Tribunal had been constituted and was operational. Taxpayers were allowed to file statutory appeals without limitation objections.

AP HC Quashed GST Best Judgment Assessments for Belated Return Filing

January 21, 2026 702 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that assessment orders under Section 62 stand deemed withdrawn where returns and dues are filed within extended timelines. Delays were condoned, subject to payment of interest and late fees.

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