Exemption Period of 10 years u/s 80-IC is to be calculated from the Initial Year of Substantial Expansion: Supreme Court [Read Judgment]
The Supreme Court in Mahabir Industries vs. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, held that the periods for which deductions were availed earlier by an assessee under Section 80-IA and Section 80-IB of the Income Tax
Delhi High Court acquits Sales Tax Officer of taking Rs.4,000 Bribe, after 25 years [Read Judgment]
After 25 Years, the Delhi High Court has acquitted Assistant Commissioner-V, Sales Tax for allegedly demanding Rs.4,000 as illegal gratification. The case stems from a complaint made by one Gulshan Kumar Sikri against the then
New Column for Transgenders in PAN Application Form : Govt. Amends Income Tax Rules [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has introduced a New Column for Transgenders in PAN Application Form i.e., Form 49A and Form 49AA by amending the Income Tax Rules, 1962. In a
Provisions of Deemed Dividend do not attract If Recipient is not a Shareholder: SC Upholds Delhi HC decision [Read Order]
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the order of the Delhi High Court wherein the Court observed that section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 would not attract in a case
Supreme Court rejects Eveready Industries India Ltd’s Claim for Exemption under KST Act [DOWNLOAD JUDGMENT]
The Supreme Court today refused to grant an exemption to the Eveready Industries India Ltd under the KST Act. The appellant is a registered dealer under the Karnataka Tax on Entry of Goods Act, 1979.
SC dismisses Revenue’s Appeal against Delhi HC verdict holding Arrest of MakeMyTrip Officials by DGCEI without SCN is Unconstitutional [Read Order]
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Revenue department’s appeal against Delhi High Court verdict holding Arrest of MakeMyTrip officials by DGCEI without Show Cause Notice (SCN) is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court was considering the question
Supreme Court strikes down retrospective effect given to Amendment of Sub-section (20) of Section 19 of TNVAT Act [Read Judgment]
In a recent Judgment of Jayam & Co. vs Assistant Commissioner and Anr, the division bench of Supreme Court has struck down retrospective effect given to Amendment of Sub-section(20) of Section 19 of the Tamil
PAN-Aadhaar Linkage mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns from AY 2019-20: SC [Read Judgment]
The Supreme Court, on Monday, reversed the Delhi High Court order allowing the taxpayer to file an income tax return without linking PAN with Aadhaar and the rule must be compulsorily followed from the assessment
Income from Sub-Letting Shop Rooms and Stalls are Assessable under the Head ‘Income from House Property’: SC [Read Judgment]
In a recent ruling, the Apex Court held that the income from sub-letting Shop Rooms and Stalls are assessable under the head “Income from House Property” under the Income Tax Act when the assessee has
Investigation Initiated against Non-disclosure of PAN number and TDS for Registration of Sale Deed : SC disallows Anticipatory Bail filed u/s 438 of CrPC [Read Order]
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India quashed the anticipatory bail filed under section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 against the investigation initiated for non-disclosure of PAN number and Tax Deducted
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Levy on Manufacturers for Possession of Chassis of Vehicles under Bihar Motor Vehicles Taxation Act [Read Judgment]
While upholding the provision imposing levy of tax under the Bihar Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1994, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court has held that the manufacturer is liable to pay tax for the
Supreme Court Rejects plea of Firm Linked to Robert Vadra in Tax Evasion Case [Read Order]
In the case of Sky Light Hospitality LLP vs Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, the Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition filed by the Sky Light Hospitality LLP firm linked to Mr. Robert Vadra,
Suits Violating Pre-Institution Mediation u/s 12 of Commercial Courts Act is liable to be Rejected: Supreme Court [Read Order]
The division bench of the Supreme Court has held that Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, which mandates pre- institution mediation, is mandatory and suits which are filed violating this mandate are liable to
Supreme Court upholds Validity of GST Cess Laws [Read Judgment]
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court has today upheld the validity of the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 enacted by Parliament as well as the Goods and Services Tax Compensation
No TDS on Premium paid for a limited period for Acquisition of Leasehold Rights: SC [Read Judgment]
The Supreme Court last week held that the amounts paid as part of the lease premium or biannual or annual payments for a limited/specific period towards the acquisition of leasehold rights are not subject to