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No TDS on Minimum Guarantee Expenses: ITAT Draws Fine Line between Rent & Compensation
Introduction The recent ruling by the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ‘ITAT’ ) in the case of M/s Oravel Stays Pvt....
Feb 29, 20243 min read
[ITAT] Deemed Dividend Under S. 2(22)(e) of the Income-Tax Act Is Taxable in the Hands of the Beneficial Shareholder
ITAT rules: Loans between entities with common shareholders are not 'deemed dividends' under Income-Tax Act s. 2(22)(e).
Feb 29, 20244 min read
Flexibility in Legal Timelines: Condonation of Delay for Acquittal Appeals
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court (‘SC’) in its recent judgment titled Mohd Abaad Ali v. Directorate of Revenue Prosecution...
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Inherent Powers in Check: Supreme Court’s Stance on Stay of Investigation & Coercive Steps
Introduction In this significant decision given in the case of Directorate of Enforcement v. Niraj Tyagi & Ors. [i] , the Hon’ble...
Feb 26, 20244 min read
A Case of Non-Application of Mind: Supreme Court Grants an Unusual Release to a PMLA Accused
Supreme Court clarifies procedural norms in a unique PMLA case, highlighting judicial diligence.
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Evidentiary Rigor: Delhi High Court’s Observations in Denying Bail to AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Introduction The case of Sanjay Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement [i] pertained to the alleged involvement of Aam Aadmi Party ( ‘AAP’...
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Karnataka HC: Venture Capital Trusts Not Juridical Persons Under Service Tax Law
Karnataka HC rules that Venture Capital Trusts are not "persons" under the Finance Act, 1994, exempting them from service tax liability.
Feb 23, 20243 min read
No Mens Rea, No Prosecution: Bombay High Court Quashes Tax Evasion Proceedings
Introduction The Hon’ble Bombay High Court ( ‘Bombay HC’ ) has recently in its judgment in Unique Trading Company v. Income Tax Officer...
Feb 23, 20243 min read
SFIO’s Authority and Role Upheld by Karnataka High Court in Corporate Affairs Investigation
Introduction In the matter of Exalogic Solutions Private Limited v. The Director, Serious Fraud Investigation Office and Anr. [i] , the...
Feb 20, 20245 min read
The Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme: Unravelling the Right to Information
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court ( ‘SC’ ) in its landmark judgment of Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India &...
Feb 17, 20246 min read
India-France DTAA: ITAT Clarifies Taxation of PE-Related Interest Income
Introduction In the realm of international taxation, disputes often arise concerning the interpretation and application of double...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
A Case of Bona Fide Mistake: Bombay High Court Quashes Order & Directs Correction of Inadvertent GST Entry Mistake
Introduction The Bombay High Court ( ‘BHC’ ), in a recent ruling in the case of Unique Speciality Chemicals v. Deputy Commissioner of...
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Writ Petitions v. Statutory Appeals: High Court’s Limited Jurisdictional Scope in GST Matters
Introduction The Hon’ble High Court of Kerala ( ‘HC’ ) recently rendered a judgement in the case of Adam Traders v. Deputy Commissioner,...
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Delhi High Court's Ruling on Legal Database Subscriptions: Implications for Copyright and Tax Liability
Delhi HC clarifies: Legal database subscriptions aren't taxable as 'royalty' under DTAA, absent a PE in India.
Feb 12, 20244 min read
Delayed Justice is Denied Justice: Supreme Court Orders Suspension of Sentence and Bail for Appellant
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court ( ‘SC’ ), in a recent judgement, Atul alias Ashutosh v. State of Madhya Pradesh [i] held that...
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Clarifying Tax Assessments: Bombay HC’s Analysis of Marriage Expenses & Income Disclosure
Bombay HC mandates a fair hearing on marriage expenses and income disclosure, emphasizing the importance of due process in tax assessments.
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Madras HC: No Interest Liability for Timely Tax Deposits in Electronic Cash Ledger
Introduction The Hon’ble Madras High Court ( ‘HC’ ) in the case of Eicher Motors Ltd. v. Superintendent of GST and Central Excise, Range...
Feb 10, 20244 min read
Madras High Court Authorizes AO to Reopen Assessment Contrary to Assessee’s Undertaking
HC allows AO to reassess based on ITAT's findings, spotlighting stringent standards for reassessment.
Feb 10, 20243 min read
Pursuit of Procedural Precision: ITAT Confirms CIT’s Revisional Jurisdiction in TPO Referral Case
Introduction Navigating through the complex maze of legal procedures, income tax appeals represent a critical intersection where the...
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Delhi High Court Orders Return of Seized Items After Finding No Legal Proceedings under PMLA
Introduction In a recent judgement in Mr. Mahender Kumar Khandelwal v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr. [i] , the Delhi High Court (...
Feb 7, 20243 min read