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No Section 56(2)(viib) on Loan Conversion to Equity; Choice of Valuation Method with Assessee, not AO

Income Tax : Explore the implications of the PCIT Vs I.A. Hydro Energy case regarding loan conversion to equity under Section 56(2)(viib) of th...

June 7, 2024 2313 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Implications of Optionally Convertible Preference Shares

Income Tax : The issue involves a subscription amount of Rs. 1 Crores, with a dividend rate of 0.10% over a tenure of 20 years. This brief exam...

April 15, 2024 27432 Views 0 comment Print

Unlocking the Maze of Development Rights: Implications under India’s Income Tax Act

Income Tax : Unlock the complexities of development rights and their tax implications under India's Income Tax Act, 1961. Delve into Section 56...

August 10, 2023 62844 Views 0 comment Print

Non-resident investors included in ambit of section 56(2)(viib) – Budget 2023

Income Tax : Budget 2023 brings non-resident investors within the ambit of section 56(2)(viib) of the Act to eliminate tax avoidance possibilit...

February 5, 2023 4782 Views 0 comment Print


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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 132 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Quashes Reopening: Approval by Wrong Authority u/s 151 Makes Entire Reassessment Void

Income Tax : The case addresses whether reassessment is valid when approval is granted by the wrong authority. ITAT held that sanction under Se...

April 13, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

Co-Ownership with PArents Not Enough for Unexplained Investment Addition: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : The Tribunal dismissed the challenge to reassessment proceedings as no arguments were presented by the assessee. The ruling highli...

April 13, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

No 143(2) Notice, No Reassessment: ITAT Quashes Proceedings Despite Delayed ITR

Income Tax : The Tribunal held the assessment invalid as no mandatory notice under Section 143(2) was issued. The key takeaway is that absence ...

April 4, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print

AO Cannot Replace DCF with NAV Without Pointing Defects in Assessee’s Valuation: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : The case examined whether share premium could be taxed without proof of unaccounted funds. The Tribunal held that Section 56(2)(vi...

March 29, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


Assessment u/s 153A passed with prior approval u/s 153D cannot be revised

November 13, 2025 8667 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that once an assessment under Section 153A is approved under Section 153D, it cannot be revised under Section 263. This reinforces limits on PCIT’s revisional powers.

Bonus Shares Not Taxable as Income: Madras High Court

November 12, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court upheld ITAT’s finding that receipt of bonus shares does not constitute income under Sections 2(22)(b) and 56(2)(viia). Revenue’s appeal was dismissed.

Gift from Brother-in-Law Not Taxable despite absence of deed: ITAT Kolkata

November 12, 2025 5322 Views 1 comment Print

ITAT Kolkata held that gifts received from a brother-in-law are exempt under Section 56(2)(vii), as the relationship qualifies as relative for tax purposes.

AO Cannot Disturb Approved Share Valuation Method selected by assessee: ITAT Delhi

October 23, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi ruled that the Assessing Officer cannot alter the share valuation method chosen by the assessee under Rule 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Rules. Consequently, the revenue’s appeal was dismissed.

RFCTLARR Act Wins: Section 56(2)(viii) Shown the Door- When Land Is Exempt, Interest Also Is – ITAT Schools Revenue

October 14, 2025 1086 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT ruled that interest on enhanced compensation for the compulsory acquisition of agricultural land is fully exempt from income tax, citing Section 96 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The Tribunal held that this special law overrides the general tax provisions (Sections 56 and 145A), deleting the entire Rs.97.44 lakh addition.

ITAT Delhi Deletes Over ₹1112 Cr Additions: Fresh Share Allotment Not Covered by Section 56(2)(viia)

October 4, 2025 9936 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi sets aside over ₹1112 Cr in tax additions in Enormous Nivesh Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT, ruling that Section 56(2)(viia) applies only to the ‘transfer’ of shares, not the ‘fresh allotment’ (issue) of shares, which is governed by Section 56(2)(viib).

Interest on Enhanced Compensation for Acquired Exempt Agricultural Land Not Taxable

October 4, 2025 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai ITAT ruled in Devaraya Pillai Subramanian case that interest on enhanced compensation for compulsory acquisition of agricultural land, exempt under S.10(37), is also exempt. 

Section 56(2)(vii) Not Applicable on Leasehold Properties – ITAT Delhi

October 1, 2025 987 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that provisions taxing difference in stamp value and purchase price apply only to land and buildings, not leasehold rights. Addition of ₹21.95 lakh was set aside.

EDC Payments to HUDA Not Liable for Section 194A TDS: ITAT Delhi

September 19, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal held that EDC paid to HUDA is a statutory levy and not interest, quashing disallowance u/s 40(a)(ia) based on erroneous application of Section 194A.

Disallowance u/s. 56(2)(viib) unwarranted as creditworthiness cannot be doubted when share allotted to existing shareholder

May 12, 2025 924 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that disallowance of share premium under section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act not sustainable since shares are allotted to an existing shareholder and hence creditworthiness cannot be doubted. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

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