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CESTAT Chennai Quashes Customs Demand; Extended Limitation Not Invoked Without Wilful Misstatement

February 15, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai set aside a ₹92 lakh customs demand on imported natural rubber latex, holding the show cause notice was issued beyond the limitation period. The Tribunal ruled that without proof of wilful misstatement, extended limitation cannot apply.

Karnataka HC Restores Director Prosecution in TDS Default Case After Trial Court Discharge

February 15, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside the discharge of a company director in proceedings under Section 276B, holding that the Trial Court’s finding was common and already overturned for the Managing Director. The matter was remitted, granting liberty to contest involvement in day-to-day affairs.

Kerala HC Allows GST Refund as Limitation Counted from date of payment under correct head

February 15, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the two-year limitation under Section 54 of the CGST Act begins from the date of payment under the correct head. Refund rejection as time-barred was quashed.

Income Received, Accrued & Deemed in India: Determining Tax Liability under Income Tax Act, 1961

February 15, 2026 1437 Views 1 comment Print

Understand when income is received, accrued or deemed in India under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and how residential status determines tax liability.

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Old Regime Re-Emerges

February 15, 2026 12012 Views 1 comment Print

The Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 offer a number of welcome benefits and procedural clarity for taxpayers. These draft rules are open for public comments until 22 February, after which the Government is expected to notify the final rules for implementation.

Is India’s Tax System Too Complex for the Common Taxpayer?

February 15, 2026 795 Views 0 comment Print

A legal and practical analysis of India’s tax complexity, challenges faced by taxpayers, judicial insights, and reforms aimed at simplification and fairness.

A Critical Analysis of Source & Residence Principles under Income Tax Act, 1961

February 15, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

Critical analysis of source and residence principles under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering Section 5, Section 9, treaties, POEM, and digital taxation.

Initial GST Implementation Phase – Human Errors Cannot Be Ruled Out Unless Prejudicial to Revenue: GSTAT

February 15, 2026 534 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that early GST filing errors could be inadvertent due to manual systems and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

How to Update Contact Details on GSTN Portal and Integrate with ICEGATE

February 15, 2026 978 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains the step-by-step process to amend contact details in the GST portal and the 24-hour update timeline. It also highlights the importance of OTP verification and compliance requirements.

RBI Liberalises Acquisition Finance, Lending Against Securities & Capital Market Exposure

February 15, 2026 1293 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has introduced a consolidated framework covering acquisition finance, loans against securities and CMI lending. The new regime balances flexibility with stricter exposure caps and risk controls.

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