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Evolution of Strict Tax Interpretation: From Literalism to Purpose in Sterling Holiday Decision

July 8, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

The article argues that the ITAT’s interpretation of Sections 2(19AA) and 2(41A) overlooked the anti-surplusage canon, creating substantial questions for the Bombay High Court.

Holding Company’s Share Issue Cannot Secure Section 72A(4) Demerger Benefit: ITAT Mumbai

July 8, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

Disallowance of assessee’s claim was upheld for set-off of brought forward unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of business losses and unabsorbed depreciation of the demerged company under section 72A(4), holding that failure to satisfy the mandatory condition of issuing shares to the demerged company disentitled the assessee from claiming the statutory benefit.

Request to Enable Section 270AA Immunity Applications for Misreporting Cases

July 8, 2026 636 Views 1 comment Print

A representation seeks activation of Form 68 filing for misreporting cases after the Finance Act, 2026 expanded immunity under Section 270AA.

Who Can Become Registered Investment Advisers in India?

July 8, 2026 161 Views 0 comment Print

Guide to SEBI RIA registration covering eligibility, NISM certification, applicant categories, compliance requirements and documents required.

Post-Death ITRs Require Financial Verification for Income Assessment: SC

July 8, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held post-death ITRs require financial verification, fixed annual income on available records, enhanced compensation, and allowed the appeal.

3-Year ITR Average Governs Self-Employed Income Assessment for Compensation: SC

July 8, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

SC applies the average of three previous ITRs to assess self-employed income and enhances motor accident compensation to Rs.87.09 lakh.

Self-Employed Income Requires Up to Three-Year ITR Average for Motor Accident Compensation: SC

July 8, 2026 1356 Views 0 comment Print

SC holds self-employed income may be assessed using up to three years’ ITR average with relevant business circumstances.

Cryptocurrencies (VDAs): Taxation & Validity under Article 14

July 8, 2026 982 Views 0 comment Print

The article argues that while taxing Virtual Digital Assets separately is constitutionally permissible, the blanket prohibition on loss set-off under Section 115BBH lacks a rational basis. It concludes that courts could read down the provision by allowing limited intra-VDA loss adjustment.

Decisions Based on AI-Hallucinated Precedents Unsustainable: SC

July 8, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

SC held that reliance on fake or AI-hallucinated precedents renders judicial decisions unsustainable and directed fresh adjudication under Section 7 IBC.

When Safety Takes a Back Seat: Protecting Survivors of Sexual Violence

July 8, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

The Jharkhand High Court held that police cannot refuse to register Zero FIRs on jurisdictional grounds. It directed strict enforcement, including departmental and penal action against officers violating the statutory mandate.

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