ITAT Cochin has ruled that banks can claim a bad debt deduction under Section 36(1)(vii) even if their claim under Section 36(1)(viia) is disallowed. This is a crucial precedent.
Delhi High Court dismisses an appeal from the PCIT, upholding the acquittal of an assessee in a prosecution case for failure to file returns under Section 276CC.
ITAT Hyderabad rules against the re-taxing of a gift, stating that revisiting the same facts to make a new addition is an impermissible “change of opinion.”
Delhi High Court allows prosecution of Raj Kumar Kedia in a Rs. 700 crore accommodation entry scam, confirming the authority of the Principal Director (Inv.) to grant sanction.
NCLT Mumbai admits Avendus Finance’s insolvency petition against Acute Retail Infra. The court found debt and default, rejecting the corporate debtor’s objections, including the argument about a lack of specific board resolution.
Addition under section 68 for Long-term capital gains (LTCG) from sale of shares allotted pursuant to a demerger scheme as bogus and alleged that price manipulation based on a report from the Investigation Wing of the Income tax Department was not justified as the assessee proved genuineness by comprehensive documentary evidence.
ITAT Ahmedabad rules that employer contributions to an annuity plan are not taxable for VRS retirees until the benefits are actually received, providing relief from double taxation.
Delhi High Court held that absolute confiscation of four gold bangles without even permitting payment of any duty, redemption fine or penalty seems to be an extreme measure hence detained gold bangles being personal jewellery are directed to be released.
The ITAT Jaipur dismissed an appeal by the tax department against Manoj Bahl, ruling it was not maintainable after the department issued a new notice under Section 153C.
Kerala High Court allowed the writ petition inspite of availability of an alternate remedy since there is a violation of principles of natural justice. Thus, writ allowed and final order of NCLT set aside.
