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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 55011 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 18399 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 447924 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 5331 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 9936 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 8724 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 786 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 189 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 207 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 213 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 126 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


FAQs on Section 536 Transition Provisions Under Income-Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : CBDT FAQs clarify Section 536 transition rules for summons, searches, recovery, penalties, pending 12AB/80G approvals and LDC/NDC ...

July 8, 2026 30 Views 0 comment Print

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 984 Views 0 comment Print


Bombay HC allows Community Development as Business Expense

March 11, 2025 624 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC rules in favor of Nicholas Piramal, allowing community development expenses as business deductions under the Income Tax Act. Appeal by Revenue dismissed.

LTCG on Market Linked Debentures Taxable at 20% under Sec 112: ITAT Bangalore 

March 10, 2025 1812 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore holds LTCG from Market Linked Debentures taxable at 20% under Section 112, rejecting concessional 10% rate under Section 112A. Assessee’s appeal dismissed.

Extraordinary event of demonetization to be considered while comparing cash sales during that period

March 10, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

Held that the invoices issued by the assessee contained a barcode. A barcode on a tax invoice serves as a verification mechanism, ensuring that the sale is recorded in the system and adds a layer of authenticity.

Reassessment notice issued u/s. 148 beyond six years is time barred: ITAT Mumbai

March 10, 2025 8286 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act issued after a period of six years is barred by limitation. Accordingly, assessment proceedings under section 147 is liable to be quashed.

Proceedings u/s. 153C cannot be triggered without formation of opinion by AO of non-searched person

March 10, 2025 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that Section 153C as application at relevant time didn’t contemplate two tier recordal of satisfaction. Thus, proceedings u/s. 153C couldn’t have been triggered mechanically without formation of opinion by AO of non-searched person.

Initiation of reassessment against non-existing company not sustainable

March 10, 2025 972 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that reassessment proceeding u/s. 148 initiated against non-existing company is not sustainable in law in as much as the department was already informed about the merger. Accordingly, notice quashed.

Penalty u/s. 271D deleted as cash payment made at one go before sub-registrar: ITAT Amritsar

March 10, 2025 14307 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Amritsar held that there is no violation of provisions of section 269SS of the Income Tax Act when cash payment was made at one go before sub-registrar at the time of registration of sale deed. Accordingly, penalty under section 271D deleted.

ITAT Chennai Sets Aside Section 80G Registration Rejection, Cites Short Notice

March 9, 2025 753 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai sets aside CIT(E)’s rejection of 80G registration for SKNNSM Society, citing inadequate time for response. Case sent for fresh adjudication.

ITAT Mumbai directs Assessment of Factory Premises Rental Income under Section 57

March 9, 2025 3759 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT directed AO to verify Factory Premises rental income and compute taxability under section 57, allowing proportionate expenses related to rental income.

ITAT Grants 77-Year-Old Farmer Fresh Hearing After Consultant’s Misguidance

March 9, 2025 630 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat condones a 162-day delay in appeal filing by a 77-year-old farmer, citing lack of legal guidance, and directs a fresh assessment by the AO.

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