In a significant ruling reinforcing the constitutional separation of powers, the Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought judicial directions to impose tax on agricultural income in Delhi. The Court held that taxation policy and legislative …
In a significant development concerning tax policy and constitutional governance, the Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a petition seeking the introduction of a “creamy layer” mechanism in the income-tax exemption available to Scheduled Tribes (STs) residing in specified …
In a significant ruling on reassessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, the Gujarat High Court has held that reassessment cannot be sustained where the alleged recomputation does not result in any actual income escaping assessment. The Court quashed reopening …
In a significant development for tax litigation and constitutional jurisprudence, the Madras High Court has issued notice on a writ petition challenging several retrospective amendments made to the Income-tax Act, 1961 through the Finance Act, 2026. The petition raises serious …
In a significant ruling on demonetisation-related income tax disputes, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has deleted an addition of ₹5.60 crore made under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act against a Delhi-based jeweller. The …
In a significant ruling reinforcing procedural accountability in tax litigation, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench, held that a taxpayer cannot seek relief from earlier instances of non-compliance merely because the final appellate notice was sent to a …
In a significant ruling concerning depreciation claims on goodwill under the Income Tax Act, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that depreciation cannot be claimed on goodwill arising out of an unsigned and unregistered …
In a significant ruling that provides clarity on the treatment of client funds handled by professionals, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai, in the case of Bose Saravanan Vs DCIT, held that amounts received by a Chartered Accountant exclusively for …
In a landmark ruling that could significantly influence the taxation of startup funding and corporate restructuring transactions in India, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, has granted substantial relief to OYO Hotels and Homes Private Limited by deleting …
In a significant ruling concerning unexplained cash credit provisions under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, the Bangalore Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that a lender’s income for a particular assessment year cannot be …
In a significant ruling for charitable and religious trusts seeking income tax exemptions, the Kerala High Court has directed the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions) [CIT(E)] to reconsider the registration claim of Atma Bodhodaya Sangham Sree Subhananda Trust under Section …
Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is a statutory obligation for many taxpayers in India. While the process has become more convenient with online filing facilities, taxpayers often make avoidable mistakes that can lead to notices, delayed refunds, additional tax …
In a significant ruling for taxpayers engaged in real estate development, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has granted substantial relief to Shalimar Corp Ltd by allowing 50% telescoping of cash deposits against undisclosed income earned …
In a significant ruling reinforcing the limits of an Assessing Officer’s powers, the Chennai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that an Assessing Officer (AO) cannot make a fresh addition while passing an order merely to …
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s debt market and attracting greater foreign investment, the Government of India has promulgated the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, granting a complete exemption from capital gains tax and interest income tax on investments …
In a significant ruling on capital gains taxation, the Ahmedabad Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the execution and registration of a sale deed constitute a completed transfer for the purposes of capital gains tax …
The remarkable rise of young cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has captured the attention of cricket fans and financial experts alike. At just 15 years of age, the IPL star has reportedly accumulated wealth worth nearly ₹7 crore through cricket contracts, …
Notification No.: 70/2026/F.No. 500/Misc./S10(23FE)/FT&TR-II Date: 1 June 2026 The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has issued Notification No. 70/2026 specifying certain infrastructure sub-sector businesses as eligible entities under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Legal Authority This …
In a significant ruling that clarifies the scope of tax benefits for charitable institutions, the New Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that a trust cannot be denied approval under Section 80G of the Income …
In a significant ruling with far-reaching implications for corporate restructuring and tax planning, the Supreme Court of India has held that an amalgamated company cannot claim the benefit of losses incurred by the amalgamating entity prior to the merger unless …