The Delhi High Court dismissed the Revenue’s appeal, affirming that a prior approval for search assessments under Section 153D must involve the superior authority’s conscious application of mind. The Court held that approvals granted mechanically or through a single omnibus letter for numerous assessments are invalid, thereby quashing the assessment.
Court held that authorities cannot block Input Tax Credit accrued after the date of action, directing restoration of ₹1.43 crore to the taxpayer while upholding blockage of earlier credit.
Court held that maintenance charges in a housing society are recurring liabilities, and claims filed within six years remain valid under Section 92 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.
The Karnataka High Court disposed of the Buckeye Trust petition after the ITAT President assigned the matter to a new bench, following a High Court order that restrained a Judicial Member involved in an allegedly AI-driven decision from hearing the case.
Calcutta High Court held that writ petition is not entertained due to availability of alternative efficacious remedy under the provisions of Income Tax Act against the final assessment order. Accordingly, writ petition dismissed.
Delhi High Court held that license fees paid for use of goodwill is allowable as business expenditure. Accordingly, the same is deductible under section 37 of the Income Tax Act. Thus, appeal of revenue dismissed.
Delhi HC: DRP direction receipt date is the ITBA upload date (not physical receipt). Final tax assessment order passed one day late under S. 144C(13) is time-barred and invalid.
Levy of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on ocean freight under Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) contracts was unsustainable in law as such a tax constituted double taxation contrary to the principle of composite supply under the GST law.
Delay of 447 days by the Income Tax Department in filing an appeal was condoned against the acquittal of an accused in a tax evasion case, observing that the delay was caused by a bona fide mistake and disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Madras High Court held that non-responding to notice and non-appearance on hearing due to fact that notices were uploaded only through GST portal and there was no service of notice via physical mode. Accordingly, order set aside on ground of violation of principles of natural justice.
