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TDS on Sale of Property by Resident and NRI Sellers

Income Tax : The law places the responsibility of TDS deduction on the buyer, not the seller. Failure to comply can lead to penalties, interest...

April 13, 2026 21363 Views 1 comment Print

Section 197 Certificates Can’t Be Denied on Overturned Past Assessments: Delhi HC

Income Tax : The court held that tax authorities cannot rely on earlier findings already set aside by appellate bodies. Each Section 197 applic...

January 28, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197 – A Practical Guide

Income Tax : An overview o the Lower Deduction Certificate (LDC) under Section 197. Learn who can apply, the benefits for cash flow, and the on...

August 20, 2025 10461 Views 1 comment Print

How I Helped a Client Secure a Lower TDS Certificate & What You Should Know Before Applying

Income Tax : Learn how to apply for a Lower TDS Deduction Certificate under Section 197. Understand the step-by-step process, required document...

August 1, 2025 1347 Views 0 comment Print

Section 197 Certificate for Income Tax deduction at lower rate

Income Tax : Learn about Section 197 of the Income Tax Act, which allows for certificates for deduction at a lower rate. Explore eligibility, a...

May 28, 2024 8523 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Budget 2024: Extended Lower TDS Deduction/ TCS Collection Scope

Income Tax : Budget 2024 extends the scope for lower deduction/collection certificates under Sections 197 and 206C, effective from October 2024...

July 26, 2024 4338 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITAT Delhi Deletes IDS Addition as Income Was Taxed in Wrong Assessment Year

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that undisclosed income declared under IDS-2016 but unpaid within prescribed time must be taxed in the year of...

May 12, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

TDS Default Not Applicable as Section 197 Certificate Covers Entire Assessment Year

Income Tax : The case examined whether a lower TDS certificate applies prospectively or for the full year. The Court held it applies to the ent...

April 30, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

Application for NIL withholding tax rightly rejected since taxability matter pending before ITAT

Income Tax : Bombay High Court held that application for NIL withholding tax certificate rightly rejected since matter of taxability of fees fo...

April 24, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of disciplinary proceedings not justifiable post discharge of officer in criminal court on same charge

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that initiation of administrative proceedings for disciplinary action against air force pilot not justifiable s...

April 17, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

Section 197 Application Can’t Be Rejected Solely Due to Outstanding Tax Demand: SC

Income Tax : The Court held that rejection of a lower withholding certificate without reasons violates Rule 28AA. It remanded the matter for fr...

March 20, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


ICRISAT Exempted from TDS under Section 197A(1F)

Income Tax : Finance Ministry exempts ICRISAT from TDS under Section 197A(1F) of Income Tax Act, effective from publication date. Exemption ali...

July 18, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Payments to Units of IFSC – CBDT Notifies

Income Tax : Get details on new Income Tax Notification exempting specific payments to International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Units fro...

March 7, 2024 9123 Views 0 comment Print


No Prior Sanction Needed for FIR Against Public Servant: Allahabad HC

February 17, 2024 3627 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC rules no prior sanction needed for FIR against a public servant. Analysis of recent judgment in Ranjeet vs State of UP.

No 271(1)(c) Penalty Without Willful Concealment or Furnishing Inaccurate Details

February 13, 2024 3024 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai ITAT deletes penalty under section 271(1)(c) for Eureka Outsourcing Solutions, stating making an incorrect claim does not amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars.

Article 13(4) of India-Mauritius DTAA exempts sale of shares acquired prior to 1st April 2017

February 10, 2024 1719 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that benefit of Article 13(4) of India Mauritius tax Treaty duly available to Mauritius registered assessee, having Tax Residency Certificate, for sale of shares which were acquired prior to 1st April 2017.

Consistent Methodology and Adherence to Accounting Standards Render Additions Unsustainable

February 3, 2024 807 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of the ITAT Chennai order in the case of ST Engineering Electronics Ltd. vs ACIT regarding taxable contract income, addressing issues of revenue recognition and accounting standards.

Courts could not overrule decisions of Govt-Appointed Experts unless there was gross miscarriage of Justice

November 10, 2023 693 Views 0 comment Print

Board is the authority to regulate the functioning of the Insolvency Professionals and the Board comprises of experts in the field who have been appointed by the Central Government to carry out the functions specified under Part IV of the IBC.

Income Tax Authority which has initiated prosecution must have sanction of law

October 12, 2023 1017 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court held that once sanction has been given to a particular authority, i.e., the Deputy Director of Income Tax, the prosecution has to be launched by him alone and not by the Assistant Director of Income Tax. Thus, the authority which has initiated the prosecution must have sanction of law. Otherwise, it amounts to illegal action.

Members of Railway Protection Force would be considered as Workmen under Workmen Compensation Act

October 11, 2023 837 Views 0 comment Print

Commanding Officer Vs Bhavnaben Dinshbhai Bhabhor & Others (Supreme Court of India) Conclusion: In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that family members of deceased Constable in the Railway Protection Special Force would be entitled to Compensation under Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 as he would be considered as a “Workman” under […]

Amendment to section 54F restricting investment in property to India is not retrospective

October 4, 2023 13491 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Bombay High Court’s ruling on the retrospective application of an amendment to Section 54F in the case of Hemant Dinkar Kandlur vs CIT

Writ petition u/s 482 of Cr. P.C. in illegal excavation/ transportation of iron ore dismissed

August 16, 2023 1263 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court dismissed the writ petition in case of illegal excavation/ transportation of iron ore as discretionary jurisdiction under section 482 of Cr. P.C. cannot be exercised.

Sale of High Speed Diesel at concessional sales tax without complying with mandatory requirement not proved

July 14, 2023 3345 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court dismissed the allegation of sale of High Speed Diesel to various private industries at concessional sales tax without complying with the mandatory requisite permission from the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The said allegations were dismissed in absence of any evidence.

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