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Duty free import of ‘walnut inshell’ against entry of ‘dietary fibres’ permissible

January 3, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that the duty free import of “Walnut Inshell” against the entry of “Dietary Fibres” in the DFIA license issued under SION Norms E-5 for export Biscuits is permissible. Appeal stands disposed of, accordingly.

IFSCA Relaxes Eligibility Norms for Gold and Silver Imports via IIBX

January 2, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was restricted access to bullion imports through IFSC. The circular widens eligibility and clarifies compliance, easing imports while retaining regulatory safeguards.

Opening Cash and Debtors Explain ₹1.03 Cr Cash Deposit

January 2, 2026 894 Views 0 comment Print

The assessee demonstrated that the ₹1.03 crore cash deposit arose from opening cash balance and collections from sundry debtors. The Tribunal held that the onus stood discharged and deleted the entire addition.

CPC Exceeded 143(1) Powers by Rewriting Dividend Income

January 2, 2026 822 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that CPC cannot increase dividend income based on Schedule BP entries, restricting taxable dividend to the amount correctly disclosed in the return and upholding section 115BBDA exemption.

Section 194T Liability of Firms To Deduct TDS On Payments To Its Partner

January 2, 2026 16152 Views 2 comments Print

From FY 2025–26, partnership firms must deduct 10% TDS on specified payments to partners once the ₹20,000 threshold is crossed, with strict timelines for deduction and reporting.

Section 148 Notice Invalid as PCIT Approval Failed After 3-Year Limit

January 2, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The Assessing Officer proceeded with reassessment after three years based solely on PCIT approval. The Tribunal emphasized that compliance with Section 151 is mandatory, and failure renders the notice under Section 148 void.

Step-by-Step Guide to Trademark Registration in India

January 2, 2026 3324 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the complete trademark filing process, from class selection to handling objections. Key takeaway: Proper preparation ensures smooth registration and avoids costly delays.

Split Jurisdiction Breaks Reassessment, U/s 147 Order Quashed

January 2, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment was quashed as the statutory process under the faceless regime was not followed end-to-end by the same authority. Such jurisdictional inconsistency vitiates the entire proceedings.

Audit Objection Can’t Reopen Past Assessment, U/s 148 Notice Quashed

January 2, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment initiated solely on a Revenue audit objection, without fresh tangible material, is invalid. Reopening beyond four years on the same facts examined earlier amounts to impermissible change of opinion.

Name the Charge or Lose the Penalty, U/s 270A Proceedings Collapse

January 2, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

Where income admitted in section 153C proceedings is accepted in assessment, penalty still requires strict compliance with section 270A. Absence of a specific misreporting charge defeats penalty levy.

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