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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 55005 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 18393 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 447900 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


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 3411 Views 0 comment Print


Madras HC Quashes Income Tax Assessment Order Amid Pending Objections before DRP

April 10, 2024 873 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Madras High Court’s decision to quash an Income Tax assessment order issued while objections were pending before the Dispute Resolution Panel.

GST liability: Alleged erroneous TDS deduction – Madras HC Orders Statutory Appeal

April 10, 2024 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Madras High Court’s decision in Rangaswamy Jeevanantham vs Superintendent case, where GST liability and TDS on Salary deduction under section 194H were disputed, leading to an order for a statutory appeal.

Change of Opinion Not Allowed, Section 54 Deduction to HUF for Property Purchase in Individual’s Name

April 9, 2024 7179 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad ruling regarding Section 54 deduction to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) for property purchase in an individual’s name. The decision emphasizes the principle against allowing a change of opinion in reassessment proceedings, based on established legal precedents.

HC condone delay in filing return of income by interpreting Section 119(2)(b) liberally

April 9, 2024 1827 Views 0 comment Print

In a case concerning Thenkumarai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society, Madras High Court’s liberal interpretation of Section 119(2)(b) of Income Tax Act allows condonation of delay in filing return of income, considering genuine hardship faced by petitioner.

Section 263 Revisionary Powers Limited to Issues Addressed in Limited Scrutiny

April 9, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Vijay Rajnikant Patel Vs PCIT, ITAT Ahmedabad rules that Section 263 revisionary powers are limited to issues addressed in limited scrutiny, ensuring adherence to CBDT instructions.

Section 148A(b) not mandate service of notice through e-mail: Delhi High Court

April 9, 2024 2799 Views 0 comment Print

In Mahabir Singh Joon Vs Income Tax Officer case, Delhi High Court dismisses writ petition challenging Section 148A(1)(d) order, finding service notice dispute not substantial.

HC Directs CIT (Exemptions) to Expedite Disposal of Delay Condonation Applications

April 9, 2024 804 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Centre For Management Development Vs CIT (Exemptions), Kerala HC directs CIT (E) to dispose applications seeking condonation of delay in filing audit reports expeditiously. 

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Unsustainable if Quantum addition Deleted

April 9, 2024 2688 Views 0 comment Print

In a case of DCIT Vs Milan Kavin Parikh, ITAT Mumbai dismisses Revenue’s appeal against deletion of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, as the quantum addition was deleted.

Old age & illiteracy are important factors: HC waives Section 234A Interest

April 9, 2024 2739 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants waiver of Section 234A interest in tax case, considering old age and illiteracy of the taxpayer. Baso Devi and others Vs Central Board of Direct Taxes.

Kerala HC Directs CBDT to Review Co-Operative Pension Board’s Tax Exemption Claim

April 9, 2024 639 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules on denial of tax exemption to Kerala State Co-Operative Employee Pension Board due to delayed filing, directs CBDT action.

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