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Defective U/s 271(1)(c) Notice Makes Penalty Void; No Merger on SLP Dismissal – ITAT Chennai

February 21, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal clarified that dismissal of an SLP does not amount to declaration of law under Article 141. It distinguished prior rulings and held that defective penalty notices invalidate the levy.

Allotment Date Stamp Value Applies u/s 56(2)(x), Not Registration Value Where Prior Cheque Payment Made – ITAT Mumbai

February 21, 2026 588 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held stamp duty value on allotment date applies u/s 56(2)(x) where full payment was made by cheque before agreement, not registration date value; matter remanded for verification.

GSTN Enables Withdrawal from Rule 14A via Form GST REG-32 with Aadhaar Authentication

February 21, 2026 23523 Views 1 comment Print

GSTN has launched an online facility allowing eligible taxpayers to opt out of Rule 14A registration. Filing of pending returns and Aadhaar authentication are mandatory pre-conditions.

Integrated Cooling System Module Held Distinct Product; 80-IC Deduction Allowed – ITAT Chennai

February 21, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal emphasized 33%–40% value addition at the UTK unit and scientific assembly processes to conclude that real manufacturing took place. It directed deletion of disallowances made across five assessment years.

UAE Free Zones in Tax Planning for Digital and Consulting Businesses

February 21, 2026 1329 Views 0 comment Print

Expert analysis of UAE Free Zone tax planning for digital and consulting businesses. Corporate tax rules, QFZP eligibility, substance requirements, PE risks and transfer pricing compliance under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022.

Composite Merger Scheme: A Comprehensive Legal & Structural Analysis

February 21, 2026 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Under the Companies Act, 2013 | Sections 230–232 | NCLT Jurisdiction ABSTRACT  This article examines the concept, legal framework, and practical mechanics of a Composite Merger Scheme under Indian corporate law — an advanced restructuring mechanism that allows a merger and a demerger to be executed simultaneously within a single NCLT proceeding. Using the illustrative […]

Violation of principles of natural justice and erroneous order cannot be reason to bypass alternative remedy

February 20, 2026 1125 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that violation of principles of natural justice and erroneous order cannot be reason for bypassing the statutory remedy of appeal under section 76 of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Value Added Tax Regulation, 2017. Accordingly, writ petition stands dismissed.

Trade Facilitation Measures within India’s Regulatory and Financial Framework

February 20, 2026 681 Views 0 comment Print

Customs exemptions, MSME financing tools, and infrastructure reforms operate within statutory frameworks like the Customs Act, FEMA, and MSMED Act, ensuring fiscal policies are legally enforceable.

Tobacco Tax Overhaul 2026: GST Raised to 40% and RSP-Based Valuation Introduced

February 20, 2026 6468 Views 0 comment Print

From 1 February 2026, most tobacco products attract 40% GST with excise-based levies replacing compensation cess. GST will now be computed on MRP instead of transaction value.

Open Garbage Bin & A Public Urinal In A Residential Area Violates Residents’ Right To Life: Delhi HC

February 20, 2026 2826 Views 1 comment Print

The Court held that unhygienic public facilities near a residence infringe the right to life and dignity under Article 21. MCD was directed to demolish the structures and provide proper waste management facilities.

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