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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 18417 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 447984 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 423 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 5337 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 192 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 63 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 180 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


Section 148 Reopening Notice issued in the Name of Deceased is Illegal: Gujarat HC

January 30, 2024 861 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how the Gujarat High Court recently addressed the legality of issuing a notice Section 148 of the Income Tax Act in the name of a deceased taxpayer with this blog post.

Writ Against Section 148 Reassessment Notice Not Tenable: MP HC

January 30, 2024 1872 Views 0 comment Print

Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision on writ against Section 148 reassessment notice in Amrit Homes Pvt. Ltd. vs. DCIT. Understand legal nuances and implications.

Rental Income Intended for Charitable & Educational Purposes Eligible for Section 10(23C)(vi) Exemption

January 30, 2024 5700 Views 0 comment Print

Income earned from educational activities is eligible for exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) of the Income Tax Act. Read the detailed analysis of the ITAT Kolkata ruling in the case of Durgapur Society of Management Science vs ITO.

Bombay HC Quashes Section 148 Notice for Sanction under wrong section

January 30, 2024 2664 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of Bombay High Court’s judgment quashing the notice under Section 148 for AY 2016-17 in Vardhaman vs. ITO case. Analysis and implications discussed.

Kerala HC Quashes Income Tax Assessment Order Citing Violation of Natural Justice Principles

January 25, 2024 1974 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Kerala High Court’s verdict on Income Tax assessment. Analysis of the PLY Park Vs ITO case, revealing a breach of natural justice principles. Read the detailed judgment.

Deferred Tax: Assets, Liabilities and Re-Verification Methodology

January 25, 2024 4428 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the concept of deferred tax in accounting. Learn about assets, liabilities, and the methodology for re-verifying deferred tax computation.

Section 68 (unexplained cash credits), not applicable to purchase costs

January 25, 2024 4782 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Delhi ruling on Section 68, as it clarifies the applicability to unexplained cash credits and purchase costs in Ishwar R Pujara Vs ACIT case.

Limitation not prescribed for compounding of offences committed u/s. 279(2)

January 24, 2024 2334 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that there is no limitation prescribed for compounding of the offences committed by an assessee u/s. 279(2). Thus, there cannot be any restriction/limitation for filing application for compounding of offence contrary to Section 279(2) of the IT Act, 1961.

Equalisation Levy: Taxing Digital Services for Global Commerce Growth

January 23, 2024 3498 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: Equalisation Levy, introduced by the Indian government, aims to tax specific digital services provided by non-resident e-commerce operators. It ensures taxation in India for income derived from digital services. Applicability of Equalisation Levy: Equalisation Levy is governed by Section 165 and Section 165A of the Finance Act, 2016, not the Income Tax Act, 1961. […]

Erroneous Claim without Mens Rea Not Grounds for Section 276 Proceedings under Income Tax

January 23, 2024 1704 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that incorrect claim or erroneous claim would not amount to willful evasion. Further, mere fact of not accurate tax, not exact tax or erroneous tax would not lead to the proceedings under Section 276 of the Income Tax Act.

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