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Delay in Recording Satisfaction Note Under Section 153C Can Invalidate Search Proceedings

Income Tax : Judicial rulings clarify that satisfaction for initiating action against other persons in search cases must be recorded promptly. ...

March 11, 2026 1566 Views 0 comment Print

Special vs General: Time Limit Conflict between Section 144C(13) and Section 153 of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Courts are divided on whether the DRP-specific deadline under Section 144C(13) overrides the general assessment time bar in Sectio...

December 16, 2025 2604 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : CBDT issues new compounding guidelines simplifying process, eligibility, charges, and procedures under the Income-tax Act from Oct...

October 30, 2025 1968 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Prosecution provision under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : A summary of prosecution offences under Chapter XXII of the Income Tax Act (Sections 275A to 280), detailing the rigorous imprison...

October 29, 2025 6918 Views 0 comment Print

Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : CBDT's new Compounding of Offence Guidelines (2024) simplify the process but maintain strict compliance rules. Learn about eligibi...

October 17, 2025 2940 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Block Assessment provisions for Section 132 & 132A Searches

Income Tax : Learn about the new block assessment provisions for cases involving searches under section 132 and requisitions under section 132A...

July 23, 2024 2127 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bogus Purchase Addition Restricted to Profit Element: ITAT Grants Relief

Income Tax : The case examined whether compensation paid to exit prior agreements was a sham arrangement. The Tribunal ruled it was a valid bus...

April 18, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

Alleged Accommodation Entry Addition deleted Due to Loan Repayment Misclassification

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that loan repayment cannot be treated as unexplained cash credit under section 68. The addition was deleted as i...

April 16, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Fails on Both Counts: Invalid Sec 148A Notice and Time-Barred Sec 148 Render Assessment Void

Income Tax : The issue was whether a notice granting less than the statutory minimum time is valid. The tribunal held that giving less than 7 d...

April 16, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

No reassessment beyond 3 years without proper sanction of prescribed higher authority

Income Tax : Reassessment proceedings was invalid for a notice issued beyond three years without the sanction of the prescribed higher authorit...

April 15, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Rajkot: Addition Based on ‘Dump Excel Sheet’ Deleted – No Evidence, No Tax

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that unsigned excel sheets without supporting evidence cannot justify additions. It ruled that absence of corrob...

April 14, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print


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Selection of Case of Search Years in ITBA Assessment module

Income Tax : Availability of Miscellaneous Functionalities related to ‘Selection of Case of Search Year’ and ‘Relevant Search...

September 12, 2019 2466 Views 0 comment Print


Budget 2024: Block Assessment provisions for Section 132 & 132A Searches

July 23, 2024 2127 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the new block assessment provisions for cases involving searches under section 132 and requisitions under section 132A of the Income-tax Act, introduced to streamline assessments and reduce litigation.

Order based on mechanical approval u/s 153D unsustainable: ITAT Delhi

July 23, 2024 522 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that approval granted u/s. 153D of the Income Tax Act by the superior authority in mechanical manner has no legal sanctity in the eyes of law. Thus, assessment order in consequence to such inexplicable approval lacks legality.

Without incriminating material, additions cannot be made to completed/unabated assessments

July 19, 2024 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of ACIT Vs Mansha Agencies Pvt Ltd (ITAT Mumbai) case where Mumbai ITAT rules that additions can’t be made in unabated assessments without incriminating material. Read the full text of the ITAT Mumbai order.

ITAT Allows Interest on Borrowed Funds in Capital Gains Calculation

July 18, 2024 2055 Views 0 comment Print

Read ITAT Chennai’s decision on deductibility of interest paid on borrowings for property acquisition from sale consideration. Full text order included.

No addition for explained demonetization currency deposited in Bank

July 17, 2024 537 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Mewar Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Jodhpur), Bench ruled no addition for explained demonetization currency deposited in bank, validating proper accounting practices.

Section 153A: No Additions Without Incriminating Material for Completed Assessments

July 16, 2024 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses Income Tax Department’s appeal in PCIT Vs Satya Prakash Gupta case, finding no evidence of commission receipt from foreign entities. Read the detailed judgment and analysis.

ITAT Can Holistically Evaluate Disclosures and Make Additions to Taxpayers’ Declared Income

July 16, 2024 525 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) had authority to make additions to the declared income of taxpayers as ITSC’s role was not confined to regular assessments but extended to holistic evaluations of the disclosures and additional income brought to its notice through settlement proceedings.

Section 54 deduction allowable on Cash Transaction of Residential Property Sale & Purchase

July 16, 2024 1476 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 deduction was allowable on cash transactions involving residential property as it was ensured that genuine investments in residential properties were duly recognized for tax exemptions.

Alleged bogus LTCG: ITAT deletes additions in absence of corroborative direct evidence

July 12, 2024 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the ITAT Mumbai order in DCIT vs. Dilip B. Jiwrajka covering appeals against additions of unexplained income and commission under IT Act sections 68 & 69C for AYs 2012-13 to 2015-16.

AO Cannot Reopen Assessments U/s. 153A Without Incriminating Evidence: Kerala HC

June 26, 2024 762 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Kerala High Court judgment on income tax assessments involving Sunny Jacob Jewellers. Analysis includes AO’s authority under Section 153A, impact of incriminating materials, and appellate decisions.

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