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Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Cannot Be Imposed for Valuation Differences Without Proof of Inaccuracy: SC

May 5, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that mere differences in property valuation do not amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars. Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) requires proof of deliberate inaccuracy. The ruling clarifies that estimation disputes alone cannot justify penalty.

LTCG Addition Deleted as Assessee Proved Genuine Investment Activity Through Evidence

May 5, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that consistent investment history and documentary proof established genuineness of share transactions. Additions under Section 68 were deleted due to lack of contrary evidence.

GST Order Quashed as Penalty Not Mentioned in DRC-01 Form: Allahabad HC

May 5, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

The Court set aside the order because the penalty was not disclosed in the statutory Form DRC-01. It held that demands must be clearly specified in the prescribed notice.

GST Not Applicable on Affiliation & NOC Fee collected by University: AP HC

May 5, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that affiliation and NOC issuance by universities are statutory duties, not business activities. Therefore, such fees cannot be treated as taxable supply under GST, and related assessment orders were set aside.

Loose Papers Without Identifiable Link Cannot Justify Reassessment: Gujarat HC

May 5, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that reopening based on unrelated and non-specific seized material is not permissible. It concluded that no prima facie belief of income escapement could be formed. The decision highlights limits on the use of indirect evidence.

Section 54 Exemption Allowed as Possession Date Considered Over Registration Date

May 5, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that for under-construction properties, the date of possession is the relevant factor for Section 54 exemption. It rejected the reliance on registration date alone. The ruling clarifies timing criteria for capital gains exemption.

Section 263 Invalid as AO Conducted Proper Inquiry & Took Plausible View: ITAT Surat

May 5, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that revisionary powers cannot be used to substitute the AO’s view with that of the Pr. CIT. It emphasized that such substitution is beyond Section 263. The decision protects independent assessment decisions.

SC Remits Section 148A Reassessment Row Back to High Courts

May 5, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved whether jurisdictional officers could issue reassessment notices. The Court set aside High Court rulings after a retrospective amendment clarified their authority and remanded the matter.

GST Registration Reinstated After Withdrawal of Retrospective Cancellation Order

May 5, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The court disposed of the petition after the State withdrew the contested GST cancellation order. Authorities were directed to restore the registration promptly. The ruling clarifies that defective orders may be withdrawn and corrected.

Karnataka HC Sets Aside GST Order, Grants Fresh Opportunity to Taxpayer

May 5, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside the adjudication order after finding that the petitioner had not responded to the show-cause notice. It remitted the matter for reconsideration with an opportunity to present evidence.

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