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Leave Encashment Limit Enhanced, Full ₹13.12 Lakh Exempt Allowed

January 6, 2026 2577 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether leave encashment exemption should be capped at ₹3 lakh or ₹25 lakh. ITAT held that the enhanced ₹25 lakh limit applies, making the entire ₹13.12 lakh fully exempt.

Religious Functions Alone Can’t Secure Charitable Registration

January 6, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether daily pooja and religious ceremonies qualify as charitable activities. ITAT held that worship-centric activities are purely religious and do not meet the statutory test for charitable registration.

CBDT Memorandum Not Conclusive Proof of Bogus Donation

January 6, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

The AO disallowed a weighted deduction relying only on a subsequent CBDT list. ITAT ruled that factual verification and proof of bogus donation are mandatory before denying the claim.

Extrapolation Without Evidence Invalid, ₹77.27 Lakh Deletion Upheld

January 6, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether an extrapolated SCO value could justify unexplained investment in the buyer’s hands. ITAT held that once the seller’s extrapolation was rejected, the buyer’s addition could not survive.

Agricultural Cash Deposits Not Entire Income, Only Profit Taxable

January 6, 2026 849 Views 0 comment Print

The Assessing Officer treated full bank deposits as unexplained income under section 69A. The Tribunal ruled that agricultural turnover cannot be taxed entirely and allowed only an estimated 10% addition.

PF/ESI Due Date Verification Incomplete, Matter Sent Back to AO

January 6, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

The issue centered on employees’ PF contributions and statutory due dates post-Checkmate ruling. The ITAT held that detailed verification was still required, warranting remand.

Notice Issued Via ITBA After 01-04-2021 Triggers New Reopening Law

January 6, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a notice dated 31-03-2021 but digitally signed on 01-04-2021 was valid. The ITAT held the notice was issued under the new regime without following section 148A, rendering reassessment void.

AY 2015-16 Reassessment Void as Post-2021 Notices Are Time-Barred

January 6, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

The AO added ₹1 crore based on alleged cash receipts from third-party material. The Tribunal held the reopening itself was invalid, so the addition could not survive.

One Surviving Predicate Accused Keeps PMLA Action Alive

January 6, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether property attachment under PMLA survives after discharge of some accused. The Tribunal held that as long as the scheduled offence continues against a principal accused, attachment of properties cannot be lifted.

Section 148 Notices for AY 2015-16 Invalid Under New Regime

January 6, 2026 1293 Views 0 comment Print

The AO issued reassessment notices during the post-Ashish Agrawal transition phase. Applying later Supreme Court law, the ITAT held AY 2015-16 is beyond the permissible reopening period.

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