The Tribunal ruled that bank deposits cannot be treated as unexplained income when linked to regular business activity. It upheld that consistent past records supported the assessee’s claim of business receipts.
The issue was whether protective addition can survive when income is already taxed elsewhere. ITAT held that once income attains finality in another assessee’s case, protective addition cannot be sustained.
The issue was whether deduction under Section 80P is allowed when return is filed late. ITAT held that post-2018 amendment, deduction is barred if return is not filed within the due date under Section 139(1).
The issue was incorrect computation of interest without reducing foreign tax relief. ITAT held that relief under sections 90/90A must be deducted before calculating interest under sections 234A, 234B, and 234C.
The amendment addressed gaps in assessing intermediary eligibility. SEBI expanded the scope to include economic offences and mandated disclosures, strengthening investor protection and governance.
