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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54990 Views 2 comments Print

Meaning of Relatives​ Under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act does not prescribe a single definition of "relative" for all purposes. Different provisions such as Sections 13...

July 6, 2026 18372 Views 1 comment Print

TDS- Section 194IA Payment on transfer of immovable property

Income Tax : Understand when 1% TDS applies on purchase of immovable property under Section 194-IA. Learn the Rs. 50 lakh threshold, compliance...

July 4, 2026 447369 Views 44 comments Print

Lower / Nil TDS Certificate for NRI Payments: Form 128 & Form 129

Income Tax : This guide explains when NRIs should use Form 128 and when payers should use Form 129 to reduce or eliminate excess TDS. It also c...

July 3, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Profit Below 6%: Has New Law Changed Old Section 44AD–44AB Principle?

Income Tax : The article argues that Section 58(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 does not independently mandate books of account or tax audit for...

July 3, 2026 5307 Views 0 comment Print


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Salient Features of Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The issue was complexity in the existing tax law. It was clarified that the new Act simplifies structure by reducing sections and ...

April 29, 2026 9930 Views 0 comment Print

Free Live Webinar: Decoding the New Income Tax Act, 2025

Income Tax : This webinar breaks down the major structural and conceptual changes introduced in the new Income Tax Act, 2025. It helps professi...

April 5, 2026 8715 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Raid Details Cannot Be Shared Due to Legal Confidentiality

Income Tax : The government informed Parliament that taxpayer-specific details of income tax searches cannot be disclosed due to confidentialit...

March 18, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print

No New Digital Search Powers Under Section 247 of New Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The Government clarified that the new income tax search provision does not expand powers or permit AI-based digital surveillance, ...

February 10, 2026 2145 Views 0 comment Print

Representation for Streamlining Sections 12AB and 80G Registration & Renewal

Income Tax : The representation highlights large-scale pendency and administrative bottlenecks under Sections 12AB and 80G, urging immediate re...

January 8, 2026 5070 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 223(1) BNSS Hearing Mandatory Before Cognizance Under Income-tax Act: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC set aside cognizance under the Income-tax Act, holding Section 223(1) BNSS mandates hearing the accused before cognizanc...

July 5, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Section 143(2) Notice & Valid Draft Assessment Mandatory U/s 144C: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai quashed reassessment after finding no Section 143(2) notice and that the AO issued a final order disguised as a draft ...

July 5, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Section 148 Notice Quashed for Lack of Live Nexus With Seized Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed a Section 148 notice, holding that a seized inquiry register without a live nexus to the assessee cannot justif...

July 5, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

Section 149 Limitation Bars Section 148 Reassessment Based on Search Material: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : Gujarat HC quashed Section 148 reassessment as it was issued beyond Section 149 limitation, holding Section 152(3) applies to sear...

July 5, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Assessment Ignoring Filed Return Set Aside for Fresh Consideration: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras HC held that merely issuing a corrigendum acknowledging the return did not rectify the defective assessment process and ord...

July 4, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Grants Five-Year Scientific Research Recognition to Public Health Foundation

Income Tax : CBDT has approved a scientific research institution under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for tax years 2026-27 to 2030-31. The notificat...

June 25, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Approved University of Hyderabad for Scientific Research Tax Benefits

Income Tax : CBDT has approved the University of Hyderabad for scientific research under Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The approval i...

June 25, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Grants Section 35 Approval to Shree Hari Arogyam Foundation

Income Tax : The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) approved the company under Section 35(1)(iia) for scientific research ...

May 12, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Notifies India-Japan Tax Recovery Pact

Income Tax : The government enforced a tax collection assistance agreement with Japan effective from 8 July 2025. The notification enables cros...

April 2, 2026 981 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT revises Mandatory DIN Requirement to align with Finance Act 2026

Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...

March 31, 2026 3405 Views 0 comment Print


Mere Absence of Directors at AO Summons Does Not Invalidate Share Premium: Calcutta HC

November 25, 2025 435 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court dismissed the revenue’s appeal against the ITAT, holding that the assessee properly identified shareholders and explained the share premium, making Section 68 inapplicable. The ruling confirms that proper documentation can prevent share capital additions.

Income Tax Settlement Application Rejection Doesn’t Block Merit-Based Assessment Challenge: SC

November 25, 2025 534 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that rejection of a settlement application without settlement terms does not bar an assessee from contesting assessment on merits, affirming revival of appellate rights.

Recent Income Tax Changes Affecting Salaried Individuals, Professionals & Businesses

November 25, 2025 1755 Views 0 comment Print

Breaks down major tax changes including the default new regime, revised slabs, updated TCS/TDS rules, and capital-gains caps to help taxpayers plan smarter.

Faceless Regime Not Exclusive: Delhi HC Confirms JAO’s Power to Issue 148 Notices

November 25, 2025 1323 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC ruled that both jurisdictional and faceless officers can issue Section 148 notices. It reaffirmed that faceless regime does not eliminate JAO authority until Supreme Court decides otherwise.

Section 148A(b) Notice Invalid as It Was for mere Inquiry: Gujarat HC

November 25, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court held that a notice issued under Section 148A(b) was procedurally flawed as it functioned as a Section 148A(a) inquiry. The notice, order under Section 148A(d), and subsequent notice under Section 148 were quashed.

Madras HC Upholds Income Tax Search After Finding Valid Reason to Believe

November 25, 2025 870 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the search was valid after reviewing the recorded reasons and information. It ruled that jurisdiction existed under Section 132 and that challenges to procedural aspects did not invalidate the search.

Reopening of assessment cannot be based on change of opinion

November 24, 2025 897 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that reopening of assessment proceedings on the basis of change of mind/opinion and also on non-application of mind is liable to be quashed and set aside. Accordingly, impugned notices and order quashed.

CIT(A)’s Jewellery Reconciliation Upheld: Unexplained Investment u/s 69 Deleted

November 23, 2025 1389 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that most jewellery seized during a search could be accounted for from declared drawings and past income, reducing addition to ₹72.45 lakh. Ruling emphasizes that unexplained investment must be proven in relevant assessment year.

ITC and Retrospective Cancellation of GST Registration

November 22, 2025 10209 Views 0 comment Print

High Courts have ruled that ITC cannot be denied to buyers with valid invoices even if the supplier’s GST registration is cancelled retrospectively. Maintain proper records to protect your claim.

Delay in Filing Form 10B Attributable to CA Oversight Condoned by Bombay HC

November 22, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

The Court quashed the order rejecting the condonation of delay, emphasizing that human error and professional reliance justify acceptance of late audit filings.

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