![Rule 8(3A) of Central Excise Rules already struck down as Ultra Vires by several HCs: Jharkhand HC Disposes Appeals [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/18/2129577-rule-83a-of-central-excise-rules-already-struck-down-as-ultra-vires-by-several-hcsjpg.webp "Rule 8(3A) of Central Excise Rules already struck down as Ultra Vires by several HCs: Jharkhand HC Disposes Appeals [Read Order]")
Rule 8(3A) of Central Excise Rules already struck down as Ultra Vires by several HCs: Jharkhand HC Disposes Appeals [Read Order]
The High Court of Jharkhand disposed of an appeal wherein it was held that Rule 8(3A) of the Central Excise Rules, 2002 already has been struck down...
![ICAI Issues 2026 Guidance Note on Bank Audits: Key Takeaways for Auditors [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/18/2129538-icai-issues-2026-guidance-note-on-bank-audits-key-takeaways-for-auditors-.webp "ICAI Issues 2026 Guidance Note on Bank Audits: Key Takeaways for Auditors [Read Order]")
Separate Meeting of Sub-Class Shareholders Not Required to Alter Preference Share Terms When Same Terms Apply to Entire Class: Calcutta HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court held that a separate meeting of a sub-class of shareholders is not required to alter preference share terms when the same terms apply to the entire class...
![Separate Meeting of Sub-Class Shareholders Not Required to Alter Preference Share Terms When Same Terms Apply to Entire Class: Calcutta HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/17/2129469-separate-meeting-of-sub-class-shareholders-not-required-to-alter-preference-share-terms-when-same-terms-apply-to-entire-class-site-imagejpg.webp "Separate Meeting of Sub-Class Shareholders Not Required to Alter Preference Share Terms When Same Terms Apply to Entire Class: Calcutta HC [Read Order]")
![DRT Order Appealable u/s 18 SARFAESI Act before DRAT: AP HC Dismisses Writ Petition [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/17/2129467-drat-andhra-pradesh-high-court-drt-order-sarfaesi-act-writ-petition-taxscan.webp "DRT Order Appealable u/s 18 SARFAESI Act before DRAT: AP HC Dismisses Writ Petition [Read Order]")
MP Suggests Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples: “One Family, But Tax Treats Them Differently” [Read Order]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has proposed a big change in India’s income tax system, saying that married couples should be allowed to file joint incometax returns on optional basis. ...
![MP Suggests Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples: “One Family, But Tax Treats Them Differently” [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/17/2129463-optional-joint-taxation-for-married-couples-site-imagejpg.webp "MP Suggests Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples: “One Family, But Tax Treats Them Differently” [Read Order]")
Inflated Stock Statement to Bank for Higher Cash Credit Amounts to Commercial Immorality: J&K HC Upholds ₹7.7 Lakh Addition [Read Order]
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that the practice of declaring higher stock quantities to the banks with the objective of securing higher cash credit facilities amounts to...
![Inflated Stock Statement to Bank for Higher Cash Credit Amounts to Commercial Immorality: J&K HC Upholds ₹7.7 Lakh Addition [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/16/2129424-inflated-stock-statement-to-bank-for-higher-cash-credit-amounts-to-commercial-immoralityjpg.webp "Inflated Stock Statement to Bank for Higher Cash Credit Amounts to Commercial Immorality: J&K HC Upholds ₹7.7 Lakh Addition [Read Order]")
Condonation of delayed returns waives penalties, not statutory disqualification: Kerala HC Declared SNDP Yogam directors disqualified [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court ruled that condonation of delayed filing of annual returns under the Companies Act only waives penalties and prosecution, but does not erase the statutory...
![Condonation of delayed returns waives penalties, not statutory disqualification: Kerala HC Declared SNDP Yogam directors disqualified [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/16/2129351-condonation-of-delayed-returns-waives-penaltiesjpg.webp "Condonation of delayed returns waives penalties, not statutory disqualification: Kerala HC Declared SNDP Yogam directors disqualified [Read Order]")
Pre‑2002 transfer of Self‑generated Trademarks and Marketing Rights not Taxable as Capital Receipts: Gujarat HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Gujarat High Court has held that the pre‑2002 transfer of self‑generated trademarks and marketing rights cannot be taxed as capital receipts, clarifying that such assets...
![Pre‑2002 transfer of Self‑generated Trademarks and Marketing Rights not Taxable as Capital Receipts: Gujarat HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/15/2129328-transfer-of-selfgenerated-trademarks-marketing-rights-taxable-as-capital-receipts-gujarat-hc-taxscan.webp "Pre‑2002 transfer of Self‑generated Trademarks and Marketing Rights not Taxable as Capital Receipts: Gujarat HC [Read Order]")
