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Revisional Power Fails Where TPO Order Was Never Passed

January 16, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The PCIT sought to revise the assessment for lack of arms length determination. The Tribunal ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot be faulted when the TPO did not act. The decision reinforces limits on section 263.

Interest on Bank Deposits Allowed as 80P Deduction Due to Business Nexus

January 16, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

Whether interest earned on fixed deposits by a credit co-operative society qualifies for deduction under section 80P(2)(a)(i). Ruling & Takeaway: The Tribunal held that interest from depositing surplus business funds in permitted banks is attributable to the credit business and eligible for deduction.

Revenue Appeal Fails Due to Wrong Assessment Year for Cash Investment

January 16, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities added ₹8 crore as unexplained investment in the wrong year. The Tribunal confirmed that the cash component belonged to a prior year. The ruling stresses year-specific taxation of undisclosed transactions.

LTCG Claim Reopened Due to Preferential Allotment Concerns

January 16, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that shares acquired directly from promoters through preferential allotment require strict scrutiny when linked to abnormal price rise. Failure to establish commercial rationale justified restoring the matter for fresh verification.

Demonetisation Cash Deposits Taxed Due to Unreliable Cash Sales Claim

January 16, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Whether large cash deposits during demonetisation could be explained as cash sales. Ruling & Takeaway: The Tribunal upheld addition under section 69A, finding implausible sales patterns, rejected books, and lack of evidence; human probability prevailed over book entries.

Search Assessments Quashed Due to Defective Section 153D Approval

January 16, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined whether a single approval could cover multiple assessment years in search cases. It held that separate approvals are mandatory for each year. The ruling underscores strict procedural compliance under section 153D.

PCIT Action Invalid for Failing Twin Conditions Under Section 263

January 16, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

While an error in computation was acknowledged, prejudice to Revenue was not established. The Tribunal quashed the revision for lack of both ingredients. The ruling clarifies strict thresholds for invoking section 263.

Bogus Purchases Partly Disallowed Due to Accepted Sales

January 16, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether entire purchases could be treated as bogus when sales were undisputed. The Tribunal restricted the addition to 6%, holding that only a reasonable estimation was warranted.

Purchase Addition Reduced as Manufacturing Reality Considered

January 16, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

Recognizing the nature of the manufacturing business and accepted sales, the Tribunal scaled down the disallowance. The decision stresses pragmatic assessment. It avoids penalizing genuine turnover.

Estate Liable for Maintenance Because Widow Is a Statutory Dependant

January 16, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Interpreting Sections 21 and 22 together, the Court held that heirs inheriting an estate must maintain statutory dependants. A widowed daughter-in-law qualifies even if she did not receive a share in the estate. The decision clarifies obligations of successors.

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