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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


TDS was correctly deducted by Hindustan Lever, rules Orissa HC in challenge by Works Contractor for ‘Wheel’, ‘Surf Excel’ and ‘Domex’ Production

April 4, 2024 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company had entered into a Purchasing Agreement with M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. whose main business was manufacture and sale of detergents, etc.

Shyam Sunder Khandelwal Vs ACIT: Interplay between Sections 147/148 & 153C

April 3, 2024 6369 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the detailed analysis of the Shyam Sunder Khandelwal Vs ACIT case by Rajasthan High Court, exploring the applicability of Sections 153C and 148 of the Income Tax Act. Understand the implications and conclusions drawn.

No Section 56(2)(x)(b)(B)(ii) Addition for Valuation Difference of less than 10%

April 3, 2024 6681 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai ruled that no addition is warranted under Sec 56(2)(x)(b)(B)(ii) of Income Tax Act when difference between purchase value and fair market value is less than 10%.

Due Date for Section 36(1)(va) Commences with wages was payable’ & not when disbursed

April 3, 2024 1110 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the legal dispute between Kaarya Facilities and ITO over the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va). Due date for wages under scrutiny. ITAT Mumbai ruling analyzed.

No reassessment for Client code modification on failure to prove malafide purpose of shifting profit  

April 3, 2024 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment proceedings on the ground that assessee was one of the beneficiary of Client Code Modification (CCM) by some broker was quashed as there was no material to infer that such client code modification had been done with the malafide purpose of shifting  the profit or evasion of the tax.

No TDS on Sales Commission to Wholly-Owned Subsidiary under Section 40(a)(i)

April 3, 2024 1104 Views 0 comment Print

TDS was not to be deducted on payments to Manthan Systems Inc. (MSI) for sales commission under section 40(a)(i) as services rendered to assessee by the said Manthan Systems Inc. was not falling within the ambit of FTS or under Article 12 of the treaty, assessee was not liable to deduct TDS on the payment made to the MSI.

Failure to Record Satisfaction Renders Section 148 Notice Void & Assessment Order Void-ab-initio

April 3, 2024 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of ITAT Mumbai’s ruling on void-ab-initio notice under Section 148 & assessment order. Non-recording of satisfaction renders proceedings unsustainable.

Section 148 Notice cannot be issued to Partner for Transactions Among Partnership Firms

April 3, 2024 1662 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Bhagwan Laxman Rokde Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) regarding validity of reopening u/s.147, taxation on undisclosed income, and partnership firm transactions.

Section 10(10D) Tax Exemption for Employee on Insurance Policy Assignment by Employer

April 3, 2024 2589 Views 0 comment Print

In the Mihir Parikh Vs ACIT case, ITAT Delhi clarifies taxation on maturity proceeds of assigned insurance policies under Sec 10(10D) of Income Tax Act.

Section 263 cannot be invoked based on incorrect understanding / appreciation of facts

April 3, 2024 741 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Kishorkumar Bhalara Vs PCIT (ITAT Rajkot) case, where the ITAT ruled that incorrect assumption of facts alone is not sufficient to revoke jurisdiction under Section 263.

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