Delhi High Court held that as per the scheme of PMLA that power to issue summons u/s. 50 of PMLA is different from the power to arrest u/s. 19 of PMLA. Further, issuance of summons to join investigation and give some evidence or document to the investigation agency cannot be presumed to culminate into the arrest of person being so summoned.
ITAT Bangalore held that u/s. 292C of the Income Tax Act, there is a presumption that the documents found in the possession or control of any person in the course of search, belongs to such person and contents of such document are true.
Madras High Court held that the CBDT is not empowered to fix the time limit for filing the application for compounding of offences, which is contrary to the provisions of Section 279(2) of the IT Act. Accordingly, CBDT circular dated 14.06.2019 fixing the same is liable to be struck down.
Gujarat High Court held that criminal proceedings in case of Central Excise Duty evasion quashed as there is no legally enforceable debt on the date of issuance of cheques.
ITAT Bangalore held that assessee is eligible to avail deduction of an amount representing actual write off in the books of account of bad debts relating to nonrural/urban advances in terms with section 36(1)(vii), as proviso to the said section would not apply to non-rural advances.
Bombay High Court’s directive to Maharashtra on the development of Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal’s website. Progress update and next hearing on 28th November 2023.”
In a Madras High Court ruling, recovery proceedings against Shewil Trading Company are halted until the Cyber Crime Cell completes its investigation. Know the case, implications, and the direction given by the court.
ITAT Kolkata rules on upfront lease premium, corporate guarantee fee, and royalty income. Key points from ACIT Vs Britannia Industries. Full order analysis.
ITAT Delhi held that foreign commission paid by the assessee to its foreign agent for arranging of export sales and recovery of payment could not regarded as fees for technical services under section 9(1)(vii) of the Act. Accordingly, disallowance of expenditure u/s. 40(a)(i) unjustified.
Calcutta HC sets aside Section 148A(b) order for assessment year 2018-2019, citing lack of recorded reasons; directs fresh proceedings.