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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


Unjustified Addition under Section 68: Creditworthiness Established

November 2, 2023 3768 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Surat held that addition under section 68 of the Income Tax Act towards unexplained cash credit unjustified as creditworthiness of the loan giver established and transaction undertaken through banking channel.

Delay in filing of an appeal with a plea of waiting for outcome of judicial decision not condoned

November 2, 2023 1743 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that delay of 6 to 9 years in filing of an appeal against levy of late fees u/s 234 with a plea that they were waiting for outcome of judicial decisions not condoned.

No condonation for wrong legal advice ground taken by commercial entity: ITAT

November 2, 2023 636 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Hyderabad’s decision in the Kancherla Medical Services vs. DCIT case, where the delay condonation appeal was dismissed due to public interest.

Delhi HC deletes addition for unsecured Loan which was duly substantiated

November 2, 2023 1101 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court’s decision in PCIT Vs Avdesh Mishra for AY 2016-17: Assessing Officer’s addition for an unsecured loan duly substantiated by the assessee was deleted.

Delhi HC: Exclusion of OTL Comparable – ITAT to Decide

November 2, 2023 759 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court directs the ITAT to reconsider the exclusion of Onward Technologies Limited (OTL) as a comparable in the transfer pricing study. Detailed analysis and conclusion.

Initiation of reassessment proceedings u/s. 147 based on incorrect facts is invalid

November 1, 2023 4155 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that initiation of reassessment proceedings u/s. 147 of the Income Tax Act by AO based on incorrect facts and without any verification, examination and evaluation of report of Investigation Wing and other material is invalid and unsustainable in law.

Ad-hoc disallowance of expenditure without any basis is unsustainable in law

November 1, 2023 4560 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Raipur held that ad-hoc disallowance of expenditure without specifying expenditure which was either not incurred for the purpose of business or was not substantiated by documentary evidence/material is unsustainable in law.

Notice for Reassessment Sent to Registered Email Valid: Kerala HC

November 1, 2023 642 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court dismisses writ petition, upholding the validity of reassessment notices sent to the registered email address with the Income Tax Department.

Writ not entertained as alternate remedy of appeal available against order and notices issued u/s 153C

November 1, 2023 690 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that writ petition not entertained as alternate remedy available with the petitioner since notices and assessment orders issued under section 153C of the Income Tax Act are duly issued within jurisdiction.

Deletion of understated sale consideration by CIT(A) without dealing in fundamental aspects cannot be countenanced in law

November 1, 2023 798 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that deletion of additions on account of understated sale consideration based on loose papers, dairy, documents, etc. seized in search action without dealing with the fundamental aspects of the matter by CIT(A) order cannot be countenanced in law. Accordingly, matter restored back to CIT(A) for fresh determination.

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