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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 54993 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 18384 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 447843 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 9933 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 186 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 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 984 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 3408 Views 0 comment Print


Cross-Examination Not Mandatory for Company Directors’ or Employees’ Statements

March 9, 2025 1296 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC dismisses EKK Infrastructure’s writ petition on cross-examination in an income tax case, ruling it premature. Read the key judicial observations.

ITAT Deletes Bogus LTCG addition for Lack of Price Rigging Evidence

March 9, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules that share transactions backed by DEMAT statements cannot be treated as bogus income without concrete proof.

ITAT Restores Sports Trust’s Section 12AB, 80G Registration Rejection

March 9, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai restores rejection of Sports Unlimited Foundation’s 12AB and 80G registration over foreign expenditure concerns, directing fresh adjudication.

ITAT Surat Directs Re-examination of Tax on Gift from HUF

March 9, 2025 945 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat remands case to CIT(A) for fresh adjudication on HUF gift taxability under Section 56(2)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, citing judicial precedents.

Section 271D Penalty Proceedings Void if Quantum Assessment Quashed

March 9, 2025 1470 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi quashes penalty under Section 271D as Section 153C assessment was declared void for lack of incriminating material, citing Supreme Court precedents.

ITAT Cochin Remands Case Over Dismissal Without considering Delay Explanation

March 9, 2025 357 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin remands case for fresh hearing after CIT(A) dismissed appeal without considering the explanation for a 30-day delay in filing.

ITAT Cochin directs Reassessment for lack of opportunity to explain cash deposits

March 9, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Cochin remanded Baiju Kabeer’s case to CIT(A) for reassessment, citing lack of opportunity to explain cash deposits. Review the details of the judgment here.

Stamp Duty Value on Allotment Date Crucial for Section 56(2)(vii)(b) Addition

March 9, 2025 1551 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai rules in Dharmesh Jhaveri’s case: Stamp duty value at allotment date, not registration, to determine Section 56(2)(vii)(b) addition. Appeal allowed.

India’s Digital Service Taxation: Issues and Solutions

March 9, 2025 2895 Views 0 comment Print

Explore India’s digital taxation measures like Equalization Levy, Significant Economic Presence, and GST on online services. Learn about challenges and solutions.

Impact of Progressive Taxation on Income Inequality

March 9, 2025 2118 Views 0 comment Print

In this blog post here, we would like to address the impact of progressive taxation on income inequality in India with regard to the legal framework, economic implications and the challenges and potential of the tax regime.

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