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MCA Penalised Auditor for Failure to Disclose Related Party Transactions

January 23, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

The adjudicating authority held that omission of related party disclosures violated statutory audit obligations. The key takeaway is that auditors must ensure full compliance with AS-18 and SA-550.

MCA Imposed Penalty for Non Numbering of Board Meeting Minutes

January 23, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that non-numbering of minutes violates Secretarial Standard-1. The key takeaway is that statutory minute-keeping requirements must be strictly followed.

Interest on Enhanced Land Compensation Taxable as Income in Year of Receipt

January 23, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether interest on enhanced compensation could be spread over earlier years. The Court held it taxable as income from other sources in the year of receipt, subject to statutory deduction.

Madras HC Dismissed Income Tax Appeals Due to Invalid DRP Directions Lacking DIN

January 23, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

The court examined whether assessment orders could survive when DRP directions lacked a DIN. It held that such directions were invalid, leading to dismissal of the Revenue’s appeals.

ITC Unblocked as Credit Ledger Remained Frozen Beyond One Year Limit

January 23, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether ITC could remain blocked under Rule 86A for nearly three years. The Court ruled that the restriction must cease after one year and directed unblocking of the credit ledger.

GSTAT Clarifies Certification Rules and Softens Appeal Scrutiny

January 23, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The order allows lenient scrutiny of appeal documents and simplifies certification requirements. Digitally generated GSTN documents need no certification, easing compliance.

HSN Code 9971: Service of Health Insurance

January 23, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that the 2025 GST exemption applies only to individual and family floater health policies. Group insurance, even when taken by seniors, remains taxable at 18%.

153C Time-Barred: ITAT Kolkata Quashes Notice Based on Seized Digital Material

January 23, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether Section 153C proceedings could continue when seized material was handed over after 01.04.2021. The Tribunal ruled that such notices are barred by law, rendering the assessment void.

ITAT Delhi Deletes Share Capital & 56(2)(viib) Additions: DCF Valuation Upheld

January 23, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether the Assessing Officer could reject a DCF valuation. The Tribunal held that commercial valuation choices, if legally prescribed and supported, cannot be second-guessed.

Section 69A Addition on Seized Cash Notings Quashed: Tea Estate Receipts Not Taxable in Director’s Hands

January 23, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

The Revenue treated seized cash entries as unexplained income under Section 69A. The Tribunal ruled that receipts from agricultural activities are exempt and cannot be taxed merely based on seized notings.

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