The ITAT Bangalore ruled that St. Joseph Engineering College Alumni Association cannot be denied 12AB registration solely for not incurring substantial expenditure. Genuineness of activities, including proposed activities, is key for registration under Section 12AB.
The ITAT Bangalore ruled in favor of Lakshmanram Bheemaji Purohit, deleting an addition for alleged bogus purchases. The court held that no disallowance can be made when an assessee files income under Section 44AD without exceeding turnover limits.
Mumbai ITAT grants relief to senior citizen Neeta Rohit Patel, quashing interest under Sections 234B & 234C on exempt partnership income. Landmark ruling clarifies advance tax exemption.
Madras High Court dismissed appeals in CIT vs Bharat Promoters, affirming ITAT’s role as final fact-finding authority on development and commission expenses.
Madras High Court rules property transfer for capital gains is based on effective date, not registration date. Section 50C application is clarified where transfer conditions under Section 2(47)(v) are met in prior years.
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.
