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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 18378 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 447777 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 5322 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 8721 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 225 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 204 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


Interest from UCBs Eligible for Section 80P Deduction: ITAT Ahmedabad

June 18, 2025 426 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad ruled that interest earned by a cooperative society from Urban Cooperative Banks qualifies for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) of the Income-tax Act.

ITAT Chennai Remands ₹6.16 Cr Cash Deposit addition Case for Fresh Adjudication

June 18, 2025 360 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT remands a case involving Rs 6.16 crore in unexplained cash deposits by a cooperative society, allowing a fresh adjudication after non-compliance, with a cost of Rs 5,000.

Calcutta HC Dismisses Writ on Reassessment Due to Delay and Alternative Remedy

June 18, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by Kesoram Industries Limited challenging a reassessment notice and a subsequent assessment order from the Income Tax Department. The court underscored a crucial legal principle: a challenge to the validity of a notice is not maintainable after the assessee has participated in the ensuing proceedings without contemporaneous objection.

ITAT Dismisses Revenue Appeals Below ₹60L Tax Effect, Calls Grounds ‘Cryptic & Nebulous’

June 18, 2025 441 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Nagpur dismissed the Income Tax Department’s appeal against a civil contractor for AY 2011-12, citing ‘cryptic and nebulous’ grounds and a tax effect below ₹60 lakhs.

ITAT Remands 12A Registration Denial for Reconsideration with Additional Evidence

June 18, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Pune remands Mahaveer (I) Foundation Trust’s 12A registration denial. Assessee gets chance to provide evidence on loans, expenses, and charitable activities.

Reopening Assessment for Bogus LTCG/STCG from Shell Company Valid: Calcutta HC

June 18, 2025 5037 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court upholds reopening of assessment for a company receiving cash credit from a shell entity providing bogus LTCG/STCG, citing valid reasons and assessee’s failure to explain the transaction.

Hardship Compensation during Redevelopment is Non-Taxable Capital Receipt: ITAT Mumbai

June 18, 2025 4641 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT declares hardship compensation received by flat owners during re-development as a non-taxable capital receipt, citing judicial consistency.

ITAT Directs Approval of Section 80G for Trust Providing Affordable Medical Relief

June 18, 2025 465 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT grants 80G approval to Matha Medical Centre Trust, affirming that providing affordable medical services in rural areas is a charitable activity, not commercial.

Demonetization cash deposits: ITAT Orders Re-Verification for Diamond Dealer

June 18, 2025 537 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT directs tax authorities to re-verify V N Exports’ books for demonetization cash deposits, citing prior rulings on cash sales by jewelers. A key verdict on unaccounted income.

Gross Receipts of Non-Exempt Trust Cannot Be Fully Taxed: ITAT Mumbai

June 18, 2025 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT rules against taxing gross receipts of a trust that lost Section 11 exemption, mandating only net surplus be taxed after allowing expenses. Case remitted for re-computation.

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