The Bombay High Court held that GST proceedings initiated against a company that ceased to exist after merger were void ab initio. The Court ruled that Section 87 of the CGST Act does not permit fresh notices against non-existent entities.
The High Court observed that filing GST returns is the statutory mechanism for disclosing tax liability. Failure to file returns while issuing taxable invoices was treated as concealment amounting to suppression of facts.
The article explains how equity mutual funds, PMS, and AIFs are taxed compared to Fixed Deposits under current income tax rules. It highlights that long-term equity investments continue to enjoy lower tax rates than interest income from FDs.
The ITAT Mumbai set aside the CIT(A) order after finding that crucial survey findings and Tally data relating to accommodation entries were not properly examined. The Tribunal directed the Assessing Officer to conduct a fresh examination of the transactions and related evidence.
The Income Tax Act, 2025 replaces Sections 44AD, 44ADA, and 44AE with a unified Section 58 framework. While the structure has been simplified, presumptive taxation rates and turnover limits largely remain unchanged.
The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RBI has now prescribed clear conditions relating to fund receipt channels and repayment rules.
Rule 46(8) of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 requires businesses maintaining electronic books to create daily backups on servers located in India. The provision strengthens data localisation, audit readiness, and financial record accessibility.
SEBI has restructured the LODR compliance framework through amendments affecting quarterly, annual, and event-based disclosures. The revised framework extends filing timelines, removes certain compliance requirements, and standardizes reporting obligations for listed entities.
CCPA held that sale of toys without mandatory BIS certification violated the Consumer Protection Act and Toys Quality Control Order. The Authority imposed a penalty and directed future compliance with mandatory standards.
PFRDA has introduced NPS Sanchay as a simplified National Pension System variant aimed at expanding pension coverage for India’s informal workforce. The scheme reduces complexities in investment selection and asset allocation.
