The question was whether execution proceedings could extend to directors despite no findings against them. The Court ruled that directors cannot be bound in execution without pleadings, adjudication, and findings in the original proceedings.
The issue was whether reassessment notices issued by the Jurisdictional AO were valid after the faceless regime. ITAT held that post-notification, only the Faceless AO could act, rendering the reassessment void.
The issue was whether the appellate order properly dealt with bogus purchase additions. ITAT held that a non-speaking NFAC order violating section 250(6) must be set aside.
The issue was whether depreciation can be claimed on BOT road projects. ITAT upheld depreciation, rejecting mere amortisation under the CBDT circular.
The issue was whether TDS credit can be denied when interest income is adjusted against capital work-in-progress. ITAT held that once income is indirectly recognised by reducing CWIP, corresponding TDS credit cannot be refused.
The Tribunal held that solar power generation under a CSR structure is not charitable when the dominant benefit accrues to a single corporate entity. The environmental activity must primarily benefit the public to qualify for Section 12AB registration.
Courts have ruled that references to the TPO cannot be made mechanically. The key takeaway is strict compliance with CBDT Instruction No. 3/2016 is mandatory for jurisdiction.
Explains why many insolvency resolutions fail due to lack of execution capital and how a Revival Fund can prevent value-destructive liquidations by supporting viable businesses.
The High Court held that a review cannot be entertained without a clear error or new evidence. Re-arguing the case on merits was found impermissible.
The issue was whether common and ritualistic approval under section 153D can sustain search assessments. ITAT held that mechanical approval without independent application of mind vitiates the entire proceedings.