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ITAT Pune Allows Sec 80P Deduction; Bank Deposit Interest Eligible as Business Income

February 17, 2026 1884 Views 0 comment Print

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).

ITAT Chandigarh Quashes Sec 263; Interest on Enhanced Compensation Debatable; AO Took Possible View

February 17, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that mere acceptance of exemption without examining statutory amendments constitutes non-application of mind. The Principal Commissioner rightly invoked Section 263 where binding High Court rulings were ignored.

No Waiver of 10% Pre-Deposit for appealing penalty Even If GST Already Paid: Telangana HC

February 17, 2026 2466 Views 1 comment Print

The Court held that payment of principal tax does not exempt a taxpayer from the mandatory 10% pre-deposit for appealing penalty. Compliance with Section 107(6) is compulsory.

28% GST On Online Gaming & Casinos: Revenue Reform or Regulatory Overreach?

February 17, 2026 1251 Views 0 comment Print

The new GST regime taxes the full face value of bets instead of operator revenue. The key issue is whether this shift promotes revenue certainty or burdens the digital gaming industry.

India’s DTAA Framework: Evolution and MLI Alignment

February 17, 2026 1026 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that MLI provisions like the Principal Purpose Test cannot apply automatically in India. Treaty changes require country-specific notification under Section 90(1) before enforcement.

From Employment to Ownership: A Doctrinal Analysis of Salary & House Property Taxation under Income Tax Act, 1961

February 17, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Act treats salary and house property income under distinct principles of employment and ownership. The key takeaway is that taxability depends on the source and statutory classification of income.

Non-Fungible Tokens and Tax Law: Asset, Art or a New Category?

February 17, 2026 27312 Views 0 comment Print

Indian law treats NFTs as Virtual Digital Assets taxable at 30% under Section 115BBH. The key takeaway is that traditional asset classification is overridden by a special tax regime.

Sec 263 Upheld; Lack of AO Enquiry on Stock Anomaly Made Reassessment Erroneous: ITAT Raipur

February 17, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that failure to verify discrepancies in quantitative stock details justified revisionary action. Mere calling of documents without proper examination invites Section 263 proceedings.

Budget 2026: Digital Fiscal Push for AI, IT & Data Centres

February 17, 2026 882 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Budget 2026 introduces long-term tax holidays, safe-harbour reforms, and semiconductor incentives to transform the country into a global digital infrastructure hub. The case highlights how fiscal policy is being redesigned to support AI growth while balancing tax certainty, sovereignty, and global investment risks.

ITAT Delhi Upholds CIT(A); High-Pitched Sec 68 Ad-Hoc Additions Deleted for Lack of Verification

February 17, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal observed that the AO disallowed 50% of warranty provisions and 25% of liabilities without justification. It held that in absence of specific defects in remand proceedings, such ad hoc disallowances cannot survive.

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