The ITAT held that absence of a valid notice under Section 143(2) is a jurisdictional defect. Since the notice was not properly issued by the competent officer, the entire assessment was declared void ab initio.
The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released the Exposure Draft of the Guidance Note on Audit of Banks (2026 Edition) for public comments. Stakeholders can submit feedback until 23 February 2026.
CGST Delhi South arrested a director for allegedly availing ₹6.53 crore in fraudulent ITC based on bogus invoices worth ₹36.28 crore. Authorities found that the credit was claimed without actual receipt of goods and used to discharge GST liability, leading to arrest under Section 69 of the CGST Act
The Tribunal ruled that proving source of source was not mandatory for AY 2014-15. Since identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness were established, unsecured loan additions were deleted.
PFRDA has issued a public notice cautioning investors about an unregistered website and mobile app offering high-return schemes. The regulator clarified it is not authorized under the PFRDA Act and advised dealing only with registered intermediaries.
SEBI has proposed shifting ETF base price determination from T-2 NAV to T-1 metrics to reduce pricing lag and operational risks. Public comments are invited on the revised framework.
SEBI has proposed amendments to relax bank and demat account reporting norms for stock brokers, especially those that are banks or primary dealers. The move aims to harmonize requirements and enhance regulatory efficiency.
The Tribunal allowed depreciation on non-compete fees despite Supreme Court ruling it as revenue expenditure, citing practical difficulty and revenue-neutral impact. Revenues appeal was dismissed.
ICSI has urged the government to set up an NCLT Bench in Pune citing 30,600 pending cases and prolonged insolvency timelines. The move aims to ease pressure on Mumbai and ensure faster dispute resolution.
With insolvency cases taking up to 853 days against the 330-day mandate, concerns over NCLT backlog have intensified. A new bench at Patna is proposed to reduce pendency and improve time-bound corporate resolution.
