In a landmark ruling that could reshape India’s digital-asset landscape, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as a form of “intangible property” under Indian law. The decision, delivered by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, aligns India with global judicial thinking in jurisdictions such …
In a significant ruling that clarifies the evidentiary value of income tax documents in employment and compensation disputes, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a firm’s income-tax records cannot be relied upon as standalone proof of an employee’s …
On October 23, 2025, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) issued a significant ruling concerning the carry-forward of unabsorbed depreciation. The Tribunal held that unabsorbed depreciation under Section 32(2) of the Income Tax Act can be carried forward and set off against income in subsequent …
The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for audit cases is a crucial compliance date for businesses and professionals whose accounts are subject to audit under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Each year, the Central Board of …
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court in Apollo Tyres Ltd. vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax (ITA No. 42 of 2024; reported at 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 660) clarified that non-production of Form 3CL—a report issued by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)—cannot …
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently provided relief to taxpayers covered under audit by extending the due date for furnishing audit reports and considering further extension of the income-tax return (ITR) filing deadline. For the Assessment Year …
In a significant ruling dated October 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified an important aspect of business taxation for non-resident entities. The Court held that a temporary lull or break in business activity does not amount to cessation of business in India. As …
In a landmark decision dated 18 October 2025, the Madras High Court reaffirmed that prosecution under the Income-tax Act cannot be initiated for mere delay in payment of tax unless the prosecution is supported by cogent evidence of wilful evasion or suppression of income. The ruling, …
Chandraprabha Co-operative Credit Society Ltd. vs. Income Tax Officer Court/Bench: Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench Introduction: The case revolved around cash deposits made by the assessee, Chandraprabha Co-operative Credit Society Ltd., during the demonetization period (November–December 2016). The Assessing …
In a significant ruling that safeguards taxpayer rights, the Allahabad High Court in U.P. Rajya Nirman Sahakari Sangh Limited v. Union of India & Others (Writ C No. 16125 of 2018, decided on 8 October 2025) held that a genuine tax refund claim supported by …
The Chandigarh Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently addressed an important procedural issue concerning the validity of income tax proceedings carried out in the name of a deceased assessee. The case, Late Shri Lakha Singh (through legal heir) …
In a significant compliance drive, the Income Tax Department of India has launched a nationwide crackdown against entities and individuals who have failed to report high-value financial transactions for the financial years 2023–24 and 2024–25. The department’s initiative aims to …
In a significant development, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Chennai has clarified that under Section 54F of the Income Tax Act, the exemption from long-term capital gains tax extends to the entire investment in a new residential property, …
In a significant judgment reinforcing the principle of corporate liability, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a company must be made a party to criminal proceedings before its directors can be prosecuted under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court held that …
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court quashed a tax reassessment notice issued to Diamond TMT and Procon Private Limited, emphasizing the necessity of a formal transfer order under Section 127 of the Income-tax Act for jurisdictional validity. Case …
In a major relief-oriented move for taxpayers and professionals, the Gujarat High Court, in its order dated 26 September 2025 in the case of Income Tax Bar Association & Another vs. Union of India & Others (R/Special Civil Application No. 13533 of 2025), issued a …
In recent times, several taxpayers have faced difficulties after making income tax payments through third-party payment applications such as GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm. In many instances, although the tax amount gets successfully debited from the taxpayer’s bank account, the payment does not get reflected …
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi Bench, in the landmark case of Enormous Nivesh Pvt. Ltd. vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, pronounced on 30th September 2025, delivered a significant ruling concerning the applicability of Section 56(2)(viia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, …
The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Union Finance Ministry on a petition questioning the constitutional validity of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT). The plea, filed by trader Aseem Juneja, challenges the legality of the STT, claiming it amounts to double taxation and violates …
In the case of Vitthaldas Nathubhai Shah v. Pr. CIT-3, decided by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad on 24 September 2025, the Tribunal examined the validity of a Section 263 revision order issued by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax. The revision pertained to …