Bombay High Court rules penalty under Section 271(1)(c) not applicable for a disclosed and bona fide deduction claim, even if disallowed. Mere incorrect legal claim isn’t concealment.
ITAT Mumbai rules that gifts received shortly after marriage are exempt under Section 56(2)(vii) of the Income-tax Act. The decision clarifies that “on the occasion of marriage” includes gifts associated with the event, irrespective of immediate cheque clearance.
Bangalore ITAT deletes tax additions based on third-party seized documents and retracted statements in DCIT vs. Gopal Krishnanatsa Katigar. Ruling highlights necessity of direct evidence, upholding principles of natural justice and cross-examination rights.
ITAT Chennai ruled in Gokulakrishna’s favor, deleting capital gains tax on funds received from a profit-sharing realignment during an LLP’s reconstitution. The court determined that a reduction in profit share for existing partners upon new partner admission does not constitute a taxable transfer of capital assets.
ITAT Bangalore rules that 80G approval hinges on genuine charitable activities, not solely on fee surpluses or accumulated funds. The ruling clarifies the scope of CIT(E)’s inquiry for 80G applications.
Mumbai ITAT rules that notional rent on unsold flats held as stock-in-trade is taxable as ‘Income from House Property’ for periods even prior to AY 2018-19, affirming previous Delhi High Court judgments.
ITAT Bangalore rules against extrapolating unaccounted sales without concrete evidence in DCIT vs. Kanva Diagnostic Services. Admissions alone are insufficient for additions.
ITAT Bangalore dismisses Prem Prakash Gupta’s appeal for 375-day delay. Emotional distress cited without evidence deemed insufficient for condonation. Case highlights ‘explanation’ vs ‘excuse’.
ITAT Ahmedabad rules on Vikas Vijay Gupta vs PCIT, confirming the validity of revision under Section 263 for a wrongly issued penalty notice. Procedural errors in penalty proceedings are rectifiable by PCIT.
Cochin ITAT confirms additions against Sreepathy Trust for AY 2013-14 and 2016-17 due to insufficient evidence for cash credits under Section 68 of the Income-tax Act.
