ITAT Mumbai held that balancing figure between the slump sale consideration and the value of identifiable tangible assets represents goodwill or commercial rights in the nature of an intangible asset, and depreciation thereon is allowable under section 32(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act.
The Tribunal ruled that accepting share capital and unsecured loans without proper verification violates Section 68 requirements. It upheld the Principal CITs revision order, stating that failure to investigate renders the order prejudicial to revenue.
On February 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons for public consultation, inviting comments until March 10, 2026. The draft, issued under FEMA, 1999 and the RBI Act, aims to refine and modernise the regulatory framework governing Authorised Dealers (AD Category-I banks and AD Category-III […]
The discussion paper suggests stronger recording of CoC deliberations, structured approval of CIRP costs, and clearer roles in delayed claims. It also proposes excluding related operational creditors to safeguard independence.
The 2025 amendment broadens eligibility under Section 233, allowing more small, start-up, and unlisted companies to use the Regional Director route. Auditor certification and compliance safeguards are mandated.
The Tribunal held that the fresh notice issued under Section 148 was beyond the surviving limitation period available after applying TOLA and Supreme Court directions. As a result, the reassessment proceedings were declared void ab initio.
ICAI has announced empanelment of members as observers for May 2026 CA examinations, introducing a mandatory cooling-off period after three consecutive assignments. Eligible members must meet age, registration, and conflict-of-interest conditions.
ROC Kolkata imposed penalties after a public company failed to appoint a woman director within the statutory six-month period. Though the default was later rectified, penalties were levied for the period of non-compliance under Section 172.
Despite voluminous documentation filed during assessment and appeal, the authorities concluded that no evidence was produced. The Tribunal found this approach grossly negligent and deleted the entire purchase addition.
The ITAT held that interest earned by a co-operative credit society on bank deposits qualifies as business income. Such income is eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i).
