The ITAT Delhi upheld deletion of a Rs.6 crore addition under Section 68 after finding that the share sale transactions were properly documented and routed through banking channels. The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer failed to prove that the transactions represented unaccounted income.
The Calcutta High Court set aside cancellation of GST registration for non-filing of returns, observing that preventing business operations would adversely affect tax recovery. Restoration was made subject to filing pending returns and payment of dues.
ITAT Indore held that exemption under Section 54B cannot be denied when investment in new agricultural land was made within the prescribed two-year period. The Tribunal ruled that procedural non-compliance with the Capital Gain Deposit Scheme was not sufficient to reject the claim.
RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk and investment regulations. Banks must now transfer existing IFR balances to reserves or profit and loss accounts.
Mumbai ITAT held that unsecured loans received through banking channels and fully recorded in books cannot be treated as unexplained money under Section 69A merely on suspicion. The addition and consequential interest disallowance were deleted in full.
Mumbai ITAT held that Section 41(1) cannot be invoked merely because a liability remains unpaid for a long period. In absence of any waiver, remission, or cessation of liability, the addition was rightly deleted.
Mumbai ITAT held that reassessment notice issued under Section 148 for AY 2015-16 on 31.07.2022 was barred by limitation under Section 149. The Tribunal quashed the entire reassessment proceedings and assessment order.
SEBI has proposed exempting Research Analysts from maintaining call recordings for institutional investors, citing their sophistication and ability to assess investment risks independently. The proposal seeks to reduce compliance burden while retaining other communication record requirements.
This article explains the composition levy scheme under Section 10 of the CGST Act, including eligibility, tax rates, compliance obligations, and restrictions. It highlights why businesses must carefully evaluate ITC loss, RCM costs, and customer profile before choosing the scheme.
RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel norms. The proposal focuses on transparency, governance, comparability, and improved risk reporting standards for banks.
