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Rajeev Bansal Strikes Again – Time-Barred Reopening & Entire Capital-Gain Addition Quashed

February 7, 2026 1620 Views 0 comment Print

Since the reassessment notice was barred by limitation, the tribunal did not examine capital gains issues on merits. The ruling confirms that jurisdictional defects override substantive tax disputes.

Mechanical Approval U/s 153D Vitiates Entire U/s 153C Assessment – All Years Quashed

February 7, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Additions under Sections 68 and 69C were set aside after the Tribunal found the mandatory approval to be a mere formality. The ruling reinforces that Section 153D approval is not a procedural ritual.

Interim SARFAESI Restraint Leads to Direction for Speedy Securitization Hearing

February 7, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned an interim restraint on enforcement under Section 14 of SARFAESI. The Appellate Tribunal declined to examine merits and directed expedited disposal of the pending securitization application.

Reopening Quashed for Non-Application of Mind & Wrong Sanction

February 7, 2026 1158 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that reassessment beyond four years is barred when reasons do not allege failure to disclose material facts. Mere suspicion of escaped income is insufficient to override the statutory limitation.

Madras HC Allows Loss & Depreciation Set-Off After Transport Corporation Amalgamation

February 7, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Assessees were qualified as companies owning an industrial undertaking within the meaning of Section 72A. Accordingly, the carry forward and set-off of accumulated business losses and unabsorbed depreciation of the amalgamating transport corporations was allowable.

ICAI President’s Message – February 2026

February 7, 2026 9573 Views 0 comment Print

he order records a structured leadership transition that preserved institutional continuity while accelerating reforms. It highlights measurable outcomes in governance, technology adoption, global engagement, and stakeholder trust.

SC Quashed Unreasoned Bail Order in Murder Case for Non-Application of Mind

February 7, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that bail was wrongly granted without considering medical and eyewitness evidence. The ruling underscores that serious offences require careful judicial scrutiny before granting bail.

Advance Ruling Application Withdrawn on GST for Employee Canteen & Transport Charges

February 7, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR disposed of the case after the applicant voluntarily withdrew its request for clarification. No ruling was given on GST liability or ITC for recoveries made from employees.

AAR Maharashtra allowed Advance Ruling Withdrawal After Clarity on Export of Services Issue

February 7, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR disposed of the application after the applicant voluntarily withdrew it. No ruling was issued on whether the services qualified as export of services or were covered by the exemption entry.

AAR Case Closed as Applicant Withdraws Queries of GST on Hostel Services

February 7, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority disposed of the GST advance ruling application after the applicant voluntarily withdrew it. No findings were given on taxability or exemption issues, as the matter was closed without examining merits.

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