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Partial Rejection of Books Held Invalid in Demonetisation Cash Deposit Case

January 17, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal clarified that the law does not permit selective or partial rejection of books under Section 145(3). In absence of specific defects, additions based on probabilities alone were set aside.

Customs duty demand u/s. 28(1) quashed as no allegation of violation of import license by DGFT

January 17, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that recovery of duty under section 28(1) of the Customs Act for violation of condition of license not sustained as no allegation of violation raised by DGFT who issued the import license. Accordingly, order set aside and appeal allowed.

Assessments Quashed for Non-Supply of Relied-Upon Material: ITAT Indore

January 17, 2026 1011 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that assessments based on survey and requisition material are invalid when such material is not furnished to the assessee. All quantum additions were remanded for fresh adjudication after complying with principles of natural justice.

One-Time QCO Exemption Granted for Cross Recessed Screws Already at Ports

January 17, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

Clarifies that consignments with inward entry dates between November 2025 and January 2026 are exempt from mandatory quality control compliance.

Deductor Not in Default When Payee Has Paid Due Taxes: ITAT Mumbai

January 17, 2026 1557 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a deductor can be treated as in default for non-deposit of TDS when the payee has already paid tax on the income. ITAT held that no demand under Section 201(1) survives once the payee’s tax payment is established.

Investigation Wing Inputs Alone Insufficient for Section 68 Additions

January 17, 2026 969 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined whether unsecured loans could be treated as unexplained merely on investigation wing inputs. It held that once identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness are proved with documents, additions under Section 68 cannot survive.

ITAT Ahmedabad Remands DVO Addition & Demonetisation Cash Deposit Issue

January 17, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that unexplained investment additions based solely on a DVO report are invalid when books are not rejected and the report is not confronted to the assessee. The matter was remanded for fresh verification following natural justice.

Income of Predecessor Company Cannot Be Clubbed with Successor Post-Amalgamation

January 17, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether income of a predecessor company for years before amalgamation can be reassessed in the hands of the successor. ITAT held that such clubbing is impermissible and the reassessment itself is void.

ITAT Ahmedabad Restores 35(1)(ii) Deduction Claim for Gujarat Cancer Society Donation

January 17, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a bona fide mistake in claiming deduction under an incorrect section should not bar relief. The matter was remanded to verify eligibility under section 35(1)(ii).

Additions on Fixed Deposits Remanded After Late Submission of Proof

January 17, 2026 594 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling clarifies that additions for unexplained investments cannot survive where credible evidence on source is later produced. The Tribunal restored the issue to the Assessing Officer to examine bank records and property sale proceeds.

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