The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment titled Ms. A.M. v. Government of NCT of Delhi (decided on September 2, 2025), held that child protection laws such as the POCSO Act cannot be used as tools of personal vendetta in matrimonial disputes. …
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 …
In the process of filing GSTR-1, taxpayers often make unintentional errors such as leaving certain tables blank or missing key details. One common issue arises when no value is entered in Table 14, which relates to tax liability adjustments through debit …
The government is actively considering a major reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime by allowing refunds of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) on capital goods in cases of inverted duty structure (IDS). At present, such refunds are restricted only to …
Reports indicate that activist Suraj Kumar Bauddh has requested permission from the Attorney General (AG) of India to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against preacher Aniruddhacharya and YouTuber Ajeet Bharti. This request follows an incident in which a lawyer attempted to …
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory to clarify certain misconceptions circulating about recent changes in the GST return filing process, particularly concerning the Invoice Management System (IMS) and Input Tax Credit (ITC) flow. No Change in ITC Auto-Population Process …
In a dramatic turn of events, the Delhi Police have released Advocate Rakesh Kishore, a 71-year-old lawyer, who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during open court proceedings in the Supreme Court. The release followed after the Supreme Court …
New Delhi, October 6, 2025: A dramatic incident unfolded inside the Supreme Court of India on Monday when a lawyer, identified as Rakesh Kishore, allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during open …
In a major relief to taxpayers and professionals, the Gujarat High Court has directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing due date for audit cases to November 30, 2025. This order follows petitions filed by the All India Federation …
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned a recent Kerala High Court ruling and held that cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act remain maintainable even when the underlying debt arises from a cash loan exceeding …
One of the most common hurdles in cheque bounce litigation under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is securing the presence of the accused. Very often, courts issue summons to the accused at his residential address, but the person deliberately …
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to introduce a new advanced invoice management system aimed at addressing one of the biggest challenges faced by businesses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime—mismatch notices. Objective of the …
The Finance Bill 2025 and the subsequent Budget changes have introduced important revisions in how capital gains are taxed in India. For investors and taxpayers, these updates impact not only how gains and losses are reported but also how portfolios …
The government has rolled out important relaxations linked to GST rate revisions effective from September 22, 2025. These changes aim to simplify compliance for businesses, reduce costs, and make it easier to communicate revised prices to consumers. Here’s a quick …
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released a draft proposal seeking to overhaul the exit and withdrawal framework of the National Pension System (NPS), inviting public comments by October 17, 2025. The proposed amendments aim to provide greater flexibility, liquidity, and choice to …
In a major move to strengthen India’s economy and provide relief to the common man, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced significant GST rate cuts and rationalization measures. These reforms are expected to not only reduce the tax burden on households but also …
Date: September 19, 2025 Issued by: Accounting Standards Board, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a significant update regarding the Guidance Note on Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities …
📌 Introduction A tax audit is a compulsory examination of accounts of a business or profession carried out under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. For small businesses, tax audits ensure accuracy in reporting income, expenses, and compliance with various …
Introduction Tax audit under section 44AB of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is a critical compliance requirement for businesses and professionals crossing prescribed turnover or gross receipt limits. Every year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notifies due dates and …
Introduction With effect from 1 April 2024, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued a revised Guidance Note on Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities. The new framework prescribes fresh disclosure formats and compliance requirements for proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, and …