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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 54972 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 18336 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 446628 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 417 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 5283 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 183 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 120 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 327 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


Subsidiary Cannot claim Expenses Related to Holding Company’s Project

July 15, 2024 1551 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Pipelic Energy Software India Pvt Ltd Vs DCIT at Telangana High Court. Detailed analysis on why subsidiary expenses related to the parent company project were denied as deductions.

Net profit rate of 8% on contract receipts was appropriate: Calcutta HC

July 14, 2024 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court validates the application of an 8% net profit rate on gross receipts under contracts unless illegality is proven, upholding ITATs order.

ITAT Deletes Additions for Unexplained Cash Deposits Based on Submitted Evidence

July 14, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of Dhoom Singh Sharma Vs ITO case where ITAT Delhi accepts agricultural income proof, overturning Rs.16.4 Lakhs addition. Read the full order.

Calcutta HC Allows Section 80-IC(2)(a)(i) deduction for pan masala without tobacco

July 14, 2024 555 Views 0 comment Print

Read detailed analysis of Calcutta High Court’s judgment allowing income tax deduction under Section 80-IC for manufacture of pan masala without tobacco.

Mere inadequate enquiry alone not justify Commissioner’s revisional jurisdiction

July 12, 2024 783 Views 0 comment Print

Assessing Officer is not required to detail reasoning for each deduction in the assessment order and that inadequate enquiry alone does not justify the Commissioner’s revisional jurisdiction.

Section 11(1)(d) Exemption allowable to Corpus donations received by trust

July 11, 2024 1890 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court ruled on N H Kapadia Education Trust vs ACIT, addressing the corpus donation eligibility for exemption under Section 11(1)(d) of the Income Tax Act.

Is Sumptuary Allowance to Judicial Officers Exempt from Income Tax?

July 11, 2024 13071 Views 3 comments Print

Explore whether sumptuary allowances for judicial officers are exempt from income tax. Analysis includes relevant laws, judicial interpretations, and implications under the Income Tax Act.

Section 12AA(3) registration cannot be cancelled without any valid ground: Calcutta HC

July 10, 2024 1077 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full judgment of Calcutta High Court dismissing IT Depts appeal against Gobind Ram Goel Charitable Trust’s 12AA(3) registration cancellation. Detailed analysis included.

Revenue Cannot Use Reassessment Powers as a Review Mechanism

July 10, 2024 1611 Views 0 comment Print

It is trite that under guise of power vested in Revenue to reassess an income which had escaped assessment upon production of fresh tangible material, it cannot be allowed to exercise power of review.

Gujarat HC allows Section 80IA(4) deduction to Captive Power Plant of Alembic Ltd

July 10, 2024 1365 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court grants Alembic Ltd Rs. 4 crore income tax deduction under Section 80IA for their captive power plant. Read the full judgment and analysis here.

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