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Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. Wins Major Relief on Contract Payments; Revenue Appeals Dismissed

January 10, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether old unabsorbed depreciation could be carried forward beyond eight years. The tribunal upheld unlimited carry-forward post-2001 amendment, reaffirming that such depreciation can be set off without time restriction.

ITAT Ranchi Deleted Agricultural Income Disallowance After Physical Verification

January 10, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether agricultural income was rightly disallowed for lack of proof. The tribunal deleted the addition after the Revenue’s own inspection confirmed active cultivation, reinforcing that verified facts override assumptions.

Addition under Section 69 Cannot Be Based on Unsigned, Unacted Agreement

January 10, 2026 1209 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that an addition for unexplained investment cannot rest solely on an unsigned and unexecuted agreement. The key takeaway is that Section 69 requires concrete evidence of actual payment, not assumptions drawn from incomplete documents.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) Not Leviable Where Survey Disclosure Is Declared in Return & Accepted

January 10, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that penalty under section 271(1)(c) cannot be levied where income admitted during survey is duly declared in the return and accepted in assessment. The key takeaway is that absence of concealment or inaccurate particulars bars penalty, even if disclosure arose from a survey.

Income from tissue culture operations qualifies as agricultural income hence exempted u/s. 10(1)

January 10, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court held that the income derived from tissue culture operations by the assessee qualifies as agricultural income and hence exempted from tax under Section 10(1) of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, the present writ stands allowed.

Mandate of section 19 of PMLA duly complied hence arrest not vitiated

January 10, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that the mandate laid down under Section 19 of the PMLA has been complied with by the arresting officer in effecting arrest of the petitioner. Accordingly, arrest cannot be said to be vitiated for non-compliance of the same. Thus, writ petition is dismissed.

Bail in scholarship scam case granted as no chance of commencement of trial in near future

January 10, 2026 501 Views 0 comment Print

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that bail in scholarship scam case liable to be granted since there is no chance of commencement and conclusion of trial in near further and twin conditions as per section 45 of PMLA satisfied. Accordingly, bail application allowed.

Section 205 Bars Tax Recovery from Employees Despite TDS Default: Bombay HC

January 10, 2026 1497 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether employees can be taxed when employers deduct but do not deposit TDS. The Court held Section 205 absolutely bars such recovery, placing liability only on employers.

Employees Liable for Tax If Employer Fails to Deposit TDS: Kerala HC

January 10, 2026 6594 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether employees are protected when TDS is deducted but not remitted. The Court held tax remains payable as no credit arises without deposit.

Delay in Filing Form 10B Condoned by High Court

January 10, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was a 44-day delay in filing Form 10B by a charitable trust. The Court held the delay was due to genuine hardship and directed acceptance of the form.

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