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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


Non-disclosure of Exempt LTCG Doesn’t Cause Revenue Loss: Invalidates Section 263 Proceedings

May 31, 2024 987 Views 0 comment Print

In Karan Jain vs. Union of India, Guwahati High Court rules that non-disclosure of exempt LTCG does not result in revenue loss. Detailed analysis and conclusion provided.

ITAT Bangalore: Tax Cash Deposit from Store Business at 8%

May 31, 2024 939 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Smt. Kopparum Laxminarayan Kumuda vs ITO case by ITAT Bangalore. Learn why cash deposits were taxed at 8%.

Same Methodology Must Be Applied for Valuing Opening & Closing Stock: Kerala HC

May 31, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of P. A. Jose Vs Union of India judgment by Kerala High Court regarding the valuation methodology for opening and closing stock. Understand the implications and legal aspects.

After TPO’s Order, AO Obligated to Follow Section 92CA(4) for Assessment

May 30, 2024 3231 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court ruled that once a TPO issues an order, the AO must pass an assessment order per Section 92CA(4) of the Income Tax Act.

Joint Secretary’s Letter Can’t Override Income Tax Act: Calcutta HC

May 30, 2024 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court rules that a Joint Secretary’s letter cannot override the plain provisions of the Income Tax Act and Finance Act in the RBS N.V. vs CIT case.

CBDT excludes RBI from definition of specified person under Sec. 206AB & 206CCA of Income Tax Act, 1961

May 29, 2024 1629 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT excludes RBI from the definition of specified person under Sections 206AB & 206CCA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn the implications of this amendment.

Section 148A(b) & 148 notices invalid without approval from designated authorities

May 28, 2024 3066 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Delhi HC judgment quashing Income Tax Notices issued under Section 148A(b) and 148. Learn why the court ruled against the Revenue.

Reassessment Notice Under Section 148 Invalid If Issued After Four Years

May 28, 2024 13047 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why a reassessment notice issued under Section 148 beyond the four-year period from the end of the relevant assessment year is deemed invalid, with insights from a recent ITAT decision.

CBDT exempt RBI from Higher TDS deduction under Section 206AB

May 27, 2024 5085 Views 0 comment Print

RBI exempted from Section 206AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, via Ministry of Finance notification dated May 27, 2024. Learn more about the implications and details.

HC set aside Section 132(1) action due to lack of valid reason to believe

May 25, 2024 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court rules IT search under Section 132 invalid if authorization is based on irrelevant and unrelated material. Detailed case analysis inside.

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