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Assessments Quashed for Invalid Section 153C Satisfaction Note

January 17, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

The case addressed the legality of assessments framed pursuant to a search when the satisfaction note lacked statutory particulars. The Tribunal quashed all assessments, holding them non-est in law due to invalid satisfaction.

ICSI Overhauls Training and Exams to Strengthen Professional Standards

January 17, 2026 837 Views 0 comment Print

Registrations from December 2025 will follow a restructured entrance test with a compulsory induction programme. The decision aims to standardise early professional orientation.

ITAT Lucknow Upholds Reopening u/s 150; Deletes Unsecured Loan Addition

January 17, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reopening based on a specific appellate direction is legally valid under section 150(1). The key takeaway is that such directions must be challenged separately and cannot be questioned collaterally in reassessment proceedings.

Grandfathered capital gain as per Article 13(4) not to be adjusted against long-term capital loss

January 17, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that long-term capital gains earned from the transactions, which are grandfathered as per the provisions of Article 13(4) of the India-Mauritius DTAA, doesn’t form part of total income hence cannot be adjusted against the brought forward long-term capital loss incurred by the assessee. Accordingly, order set aside.

TDS Credit Denied to Non-Signatory Property Co-Owner: ITAT Ahmedabad

January 17, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether TDS credit can be claimed by a person not named in the sale deed. ITAT held that TDS credit belongs only to the actual owners who executed the sale agreement.

ITAT Bangalore Upholds Cancellation of 12AB Registration for Influencing Media Content

January 17, 2026 564 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld cancellation after finding that funding practices influenced editorial content and political narratives. The ruling confirms that such conduct constitutes specified violations warranting loss of charitable status.

No Section 41(1) Addition Without Actual Cessation of Liability

January 17, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that Section 41(1) applies only when a liability is actually remitted or ceases to exist. Mere passage of time or old outstanding balances cannot justify a deemed income addition.

Belated Form 10B Filing Does Not Bar Section 11 Exemption

January 17, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that late filing of Form 10B is a procedural lapse and cannot defeat exemption under Section 11. If the audit report is available before assessment or rectification, exemption must be allowed.

Unexplained Capital Addition Sent Back Due to Procedural Lapse in Appeal

January 17, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute involved additions of partners capital treated as unexplained cash credits. The Tribunal did not rule on merits but remanded the matter due to procedural violation by the appellate authority. It highlights that appellate orders must be reasoned and speaking.

Entire Sale Proceeds Cannot Be Taxed as Capital Gain

January 17, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that taxing the full sale consideration as short-term capital gain without allowing cost of acquisition is legally incorrect. Capital gains must be computed on net gains, not gross receipts.

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