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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


Decoding The Principal – Agent Relationship: An Analysis of Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Section 194-H of Income Tax Act, 1961

April 15, 2024 4101 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Supreme Court interpretation of Section 194-H of the Income Tax Act, 1961, analyzing the distinction between commission-based principal-agent relationships and discount-based sales.

Allowability of medical camp expenses: ITAT directs re-adjudication 

April 14, 2024 1797 Views 0 comment Print

In Med-Link Devices Pvt Ltd vs DCIT case, ITAT directs re-adjudication as taxpayer fails to provide detailed expenditure of Rs. 35.2 lakhs claimed as business promotion expenses.

ITAT Directs TDS Exemption Certificate Verification: FSL Projects Limited Vs DCIT

April 14, 2024 657 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of ITAT’s decision directing TDS exemption verification for FSL Projects Limited Vs DCIT. Full text available.

Bombay HC Directs Disciplinary Action Against AO for 6-Year Delay in Rectification Order

April 14, 2024 19491 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court directs disciplinary action against AO for not deciding on an individual’s rectification application for six years under the Income Tax Act.

Reassessment of completed assessment Without Incriminating Material Untenable: Delhi HC

April 12, 2024 3093 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that a reopening or abatement would be triggered only upon the discovery of material which is likely to “have a bearing on the determination of the total income”. Thus, AO seeking to reassess completed assessment without incriminating material is untenable in law.

Denial of  Sections 80G & 12A Registration: Kerala HC directs reconsideration of Application

April 12, 2024 2193 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court overturns rejection of Snehatheeram Charitable Trust’s application for 80G certificate under Income Tax Act, 1961, orders reconsideration. Full judgment analysis.

Power to Approve Assessment Reopening cannot be exercised casually on a routine perfunctory manner

April 12, 2024 2001 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Bombay High Court’s judgment in Vodafone India Ltd Vs Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax case, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful consideration before approving assessment reopening under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act.

Final Assessment Order Invalid without Draft Section u/s 144C(1) Order: ITAT Mumbai

April 12, 2024 2019 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai quashes assessment order in Welspun Global Brands Ltd Vs DCIT case. AO failed to follow Sec 144C(1) of Income Tax Act, rendering order invalid.

Section 40A(3): Calcutta HC allows cash Payments to Labourers Under Rs. 20,000

April 12, 2024 5838 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court ruling states payments by supervisors to individual labourers, each not exceeding Rs. 20,000, cannot be disallowed under Section 40A(3) of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT allowed additional depreciation claim of Rs. 49.5 cr notwithstanding Authorities failed to appreciate Amended Provision of S. 36(1) (iia)

April 12, 2024 867 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal allowed a claim of Rs. 49.5 crore in the interest of Principle of Natural Justice after finding that the respective authorities failed to appreciate the amended provision of Section 36(1)(iia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, resulting in the denial of an additional depreciation claim.

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