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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 55020 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 18408 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 447957 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 9942 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 228 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 222 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 132 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 48 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


ITAT Delhi Restores ICSI vs DCIT Case for Income Tax Exemption Claim Verification

March 31, 2024 906 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi orders a review of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s income tax exemption claim, sending the matter back for verification by the AO.

Faceless mechanism doesn’t exclude central charges and international taxation charges: Bombay HC

March 31, 2024 4434 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that mandatory faceless procedure for issuance of notice u/s. 148 would not exclude the Central charges and International taxation charges from the application of the faceless mechanism as notified u/s. 144B r.w.s. 151A of the Act.

Addition based on mere Photocopy of Alleged Agreement is unjustified

March 31, 2024 2319 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses Revenue’s appeal, ruling photocopy of sale agreement insufficient evidence for income addition. Analysis & judgment explained.

Mathematical Errors cannot be said to be Failure to Disclose Material Facts: ITAT Ahmedabad

March 31, 2024 747 Views 0 comment Print

Ahmedabad ITAT rules in favor of Mehsana Urban Co-op. Bank Ltd., stating AO’s incorrect calculation isn’t failure to disclose, thus invalidating assessment reopening beyond 4 years.

Section 271D Penalty: ITAT Directs AO to Verify Reasonable Cause for Cash Loan

March 31, 2024 1239 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of SVT Wholesale Pvt. Ltd. Vs JCIT, the ITAT Bangalore evaluates the penalty imposed under Section 271D for violating Section 269SS of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the legal arguments, precedents, and the tribunal’s decision.

Section 43B Doesn’t Apply where payment precedes claim of expenditure

March 31, 2024 5799 Views 0 comment Print

Read a detailed analysis of the case of DCIT vs. Flax Apparels Pvt. Ltd. where ITAT Ahmedabad ruled that Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 doesn’t apply when payment precedes the claim of expenditure.

ITAT upholds Section 271D penalty for Cash Receipt against Property Sale in Violation of Section 269SS

March 31, 2024 11358 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT ruled that receiving a huge sale consideration in cash violates Sec 269SS, warranting penalty under Sec 271D. Case analysis of Nammalvar Lingusamy Vs ACIT.

Time Limit to Acquire New House for Section 54 Capital Gains Tax Exemption

March 31, 2024 72384 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi ITAT ruled that to claim capital gains benefit under Sec 54, taxpayers must acquire a residential house within three years from the date of old house transfer. Analysis of Mohan Lal Jain case.

11 Latest Amendments in Income Tax: Analysis & Implications

March 31, 2024 16080 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the latest changes in Income Tax laws, including extinguishment of demands, return processing, form amendments, exemptions, and more. Stay informed with our detailed analysis.

ITAT Delhi Restores Freepathshala’s Section 80G(5) Registration Application

March 31, 2024 858 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi overturns CIT(E)’s rejection of Freepathshala’s 80G (5) registration application despite a 6-year delay, citing similar rulings.

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