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J. K. Papad Industries v Union Of India: Gujarat HC on Fryums Classification

Gujarat HC case study: J. K. Papad Industries v Union Of India, a challenge to a Section 74 GST show cause notice over classification of unfried fryums.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Brijesh Chandwani v DCIT: ITAT Hyderabad on Time-Barred Section 148 Notice

ITAT Hyderabad, 28 Nov 2025: Brijesh Chandwani v DCIT on whether a reassessment notice issued after the Rajeev Bansal surviving period was time-barred.

5 min read
GSTCase Law

Devender Singh v Additional Commissioner, Central: Delhi HC, Cross-Examination

Delhi HC case study: Devender Singh v Additional Commissioner, Central, a Section 122(1) CGST penalty challenge turning on denial of cross-examination.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

ACIT v Waryam Steel Casting: ITAT Chandigarh on Bogus Purchases

ITAT Chandigarh deletes the entire bogus-purchase addition and the 12.5% sustained by CIT(A) in ACIT v Waryam Steel Casting Pvt Ltd (cross appeals, 14 May 2025).

6 min read
GSTCase Law

August Attorneys Llp v Union Of India & Ors: Delhi HC on GST Appeal Delay

Delhi HC in August Attorneys Llp v Union Of India & Ors restores a time-barred GST registration cancellation appeal, reading Section 107(4) against Section 112.

5 min read
GSTCase Law

M/S Radha Krishan Industries v State Of Himachal Pradesh: SC on GST Attachment

Supreme Court, 20 April 2021: M/S Radha Krishan Industries v State of Himachal Pradesh on provisional attachment of receivables under Section 83 of the GST law.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Midas Capital v ACIT: ITAT Cuttack Remand on Section 68 Addition

ITAT Cuttack remands Midas Capital Pvt. Ltd. v ACIT, Central Circle to the CIT(A): Section 68 additions on share transactions in a Section 153A assessment.

5 min read
GSTCase Law

Vishalfab (India) Pvt. Ltd Unit 2 v State Of Madhya Pradesh: MP HC on Part B

Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed Vishalfab's writ against Section 129 GST tax and penalty imposed because Part B of the E-Way bill was not generated.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

DCIT v Rakesh Kumar Pandey: ITAT Lucknow on Search-Based Sec 143(3) Additions

ITAT Lucknow's consolidated order on DCIT v. Rakesh Kumar Pandey examines Section 143(3) additions following a Section 132 search, with mixed results across nine assessment years.

6 min read
GSTCase Law

Siddartha Travels v. Pr. Commissioner CGST: Patna HC on Sec 73(1) Limitation

Patna HC on whether a service tax demand under Section 73(1) was time-barred where notices went undelivered and the taxpayer gave inconsistent replies.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Jaini Tradelink Pvt. Ltd vs ITO: Gujarat HC on Section 148 Limitation Challenge

Gujarat HC examines whether a Section 148 reassessment notice issued after a third-party search under Section 132 was time-barred.

6 min read
GSTCase Law

Abdul Satar vs Principal Commissioner: Jharkhand HC on Section 30 GST Revocation

Jharkhand HC case study: taxpayer allowed to file a fresh Section 30 GST registration revocation application despite expired limitation, subject to payment of dues.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Kashish Enterprise v CIT: ITAT Rajkot on Sec 263 Revision for Penalty

ITAT Rajkot case study: can CIT invoke Section 263 to direct penalty initiation under Section 271(1) when the Assessing Officer stayed silent on it?

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Cera Sanitaryware v ACIT: ITAT Ahmedabad on Section 271(1) Penalty

ITAT Ahmedabad quashes a Section 271(1) penalty on Cera Sanitaryware Ltd., holding a disallowed depreciation claim was a bona fide error, not concealment.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

GE Capital US Holdings Inc v DCIT: Delhi HC on Section 270A Penalty Notices

Delhi HC case study: GE Capital US Holdings Inc v DCIT on Section 270A penalty immunity rejection and software-royalty taxation under Section 9(1)(vi).

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Nalanda Engicon v PCIT: ITAT Patna Quashes Section 263 Revision

ITAT Patna case study on Nalanda Engicon Pvt. Ltd. v PCIT (Central), Patna — whether Section 263 revision was valid when the AO had already inquired into the contested expenditure.

5 min read
GSTCase Law

Infodesk India vs Union of India: Gujarat HC on Section 16 'Export of Service'

Gujarat HC ruling in Infodesk India Pvt. Ltd v. Union of India on whether software consultancy to a US parent is 'export of service' under Section 16 IGST, GST refund dispute.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Jhunjhunu Sahakari Samiti v. PCIT: ITAT Jaipur Section 263 & 80P(2)(d) Relief

ITAT Jaipur case study: PCIT's Section 263 revision against Jhunjhunu Karya Vikrya Sahakari Samiti over an 80P(2)(d) deduction on cooperative bank interest, and the Tribunal's ruling.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Loknete Sunderraoji Solanke SSK Ltd vs ACIT: ITAT Pune on Sec 154 Merger

ITAT Pune holds a Section 154 rectification order non-est after the underlying Section 250 order it rectified was separately set aside on appeal.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

DCIT v Santosh Trust: ITAT Delhi on Section 69A Cash Deposit Additions

ITAT Delhi case study on DCIT CC-06 v Santosh Trust: Section 69A addition on demonetisation-period cash deposits by a charitable trust running a medical college.

6 min read
GSTCase Law

Nissi Cars v. Assistant Commissioner (ST): Madras HC on Section 125 Penalty vs Late Fee

Madras HC quashes Section 125 general penalty and excess Section 47 late fee on GSTR-9 delay, lifts bank attachment, following Kandan Hardware Mart.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Oriental Insurance v Satnamsing Khaira: Gujarat HC on ITR as Income Proof

Gujarat High Court examines whether Form 26AS or income tax returns govern proof of income in a Section 173 Motor Vehicles Act compensation appeal.

6 min read
GSTCase Law

Kshitij Ghildiyal v. DGGI: Delhi HC on GST Arrest & Grounds of Arrest

Delhi HC in Kshitij Ghildiyal v. DGGI (16 Dec 2024) examines a GST search, arrest under Section 132(1)(c), and non-supply of grounds of arrest.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

GE Engine Services LLC v ACIT: ITAT Delhi on DTAA Taxability of Offshore Repairs

GE Engine Services LLC v ACIT (ITAT Delhi, 2026): whether offshore aircraft engine repair/overhaul receipts are taxable as FTS under the India-USA DTAA.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

ACIT vs Ravi Sherwani: ITAT Raipur on Invalid Section 143(2) Notice

ITAT Raipur (Third Member) dismisses Revenue's plea to recall an order quashing an assessment framed on a jurisdictionally defective Section 143(2) notice.

6 min read
GSTCase Law

Mandarina Apartment Owners Welfare vs CTO: Madras HC on Section 61 ASMT-10 Notice

Madras HC ruling on whether a Section 61 GST scrutiny notice in Form ASMT-10 is mandatory before adjudication proceedings can be initiated.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Cognizant Technology Solutions v CIT: Madras HC on Section 10A Loss Set-Off

Madras High Court examines whether losses of Section 10A-eligible STPI units can be set off against other units' income in Cognizant Technology Solutions v CIT.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Hemalatha Chervu v. ITO: ITAT Hyderabad Quashes Time-Barred Section 148 Notice

ITAT Hyderabad quashes a Section 148 reassessment notice as time-barred, holding the AO could not reopen AY 2015-16 beyond the statutory limitation window.

5 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 80G & 135: 12 ITAT and High Court Rulings (2025-2026)

Structured index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings (2025–2026) citing Section 135 alongside Section 80G, 263, and related provisions. For tax researchers.

12 min read
GSThigh-court

Aditya Medisales v Jharkhand: HC on GST Transitional Credit under Section 140

Jharkhand HC allows writ, holds appellate order on JGST transitional credit under Section 140(3) perverse; DRC-01/DRC-07 service procedurally defective.

8 min read
GSThigh-court

Jindal Trading Co. v. Union of India: Delhi HC on Section 73 GST Demand Orders Set Aside for Non-Application of Mind

Delhi HC sets aside Section 73 GST demand orders against Jindal Trading Co. for non-application of mind by Proper Officer; SCNs remitted for fresh adjudication.

8 min read
Income Taxitat

Discoverture Solutions vs DCIT: Orissa HC on Section 10B Form-56G Mandatory Filing

Orissa High Court upholds disallowance of Section 10B deduction for filing Form-56F instead of mandatory Form-56G — AY 2011-12 case study.

9 min read
GSThigh-court

Dynamic Corporation vs State of West Bengal: Calcutta HC on Section 107 Appeal Dismissed as Time-Barred

Calcutta HC sets aside appellate authority's time-bar dismissal in Dynamic Corporation's ITC mismatch dispute, remands for merits hearing under Section 107 WBGST/CGST.

8 min read
GSThigh-court

Venkatrama Constructions vs ACST: Andhra Pradesh HC on Mandatory DRC-01A Before GST Show-Cause Notice

Andhra Pradesh HC sets aside GST DRC-01 show-cause notice in Venkatrama Constructions for non-issuance of mandatory prior intimation in Form GST DRC-01A under Rule 142(1A).

7 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Shri Prem Industries vs ITO: ITAT Jaipur on Section 69C Unexplained Expenditure

ITAT Jaipur allows Shri Prem Industries' appeal against Section 69C additions on purchases from alleged fake GST entities for AY 2018-19.

8 min read
GSThigh-court

Infomart India v Asst Commissioner: Karnataka HC on Section 73 Ex-Parte GST Order

Karnataka HC sets aside ex-parte Section 73 GST demand of ₹3.32 lakh against Infomart India, remanding for fresh hearing on bonafide-cause grounds.

7 min read
GSThigh-court

Krishi Vistar Kendra v Union of India: Chhattisgarh HC on Writ Bar After GST Appeal Limitation Expires

Chhattisgarh HC dismisses writ under Article 226 where GST assessee missed Section 107 appeal deadline — delay and laches bar applies.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 16(3) Wealth Tax Act: ITAT Bangalore Ruling (2026)

ITAT Bangalore's August 2026 ruling in Tejraj Gulecha vs DCWT covering Section 16(3) and related Wealth Tax Act provisions — research index for direct-tax practitioners.

4 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 11(3) Case Law: 12 Rulings Across Courts and Tribunals (2016–2026)

Research index of 12 rulings citing Section 11(3) across ITAT, High Courts, and Supreme Court (2016–2026). For tax researchers and in-house teams.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 35G Central Excise Act: 12 High Court Rulings (2026)

Structured compilation of 12 High Court rulings (Feb–Sep 2026) filed under Section 35G of the Central Excise Act, 1944, covering excise duty, service tax, CENVAT credit, and manufacture disputes.

13 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 73(10) GST: 12 High Court Rulings on Limitation and Show-Cause Notices (2025–2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings (2025–2026) engaging Section 73(10) of the CGST/SGST Acts on limitation periods, notice validity, and order-passage timelines.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 271(1)(b) Penalty: 12 ITAT and HC Rulings (2025–2026)

A structured index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 271(1)(b) income-tax penalty for non-compliance, covering 2025–2026 across India.

12 min read
Income Taxitat

Prasanna Enterprises v ACIT: ITAT Bangalore on Section 271(1)(c) Explanation Notice Requirement

ITAT Bangalore partially allows penalty appeal in Prasanna Enterprises v ACIT, ruling on whether Explanation 1 to s.271(1)(c) requires prior notice to assessee.

8 min read
GSThigh-court

Section 39(1) GST Return Filing & Cancellation: 12 High Court Rulings (2025–2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings on GST Section 39(1) return-filing obligations and Section 29(2)(c) registration cancellation, spanning 2025–2026.

13 min read
GSTCase Law

GST Section 129(1) Detention & Penalty: 12 High Court and Supreme Court Rulings (2022–2026)

Structured compilation of 12 Indian court rulings on GST Section 129(1) detention, seizure and penalty proceedings — covering High Courts and Supreme Court, 2022–2026.

14 min read
Income Taxitat

Choudhary Brothers v ACIT: ITAT Jaipur on Section 271(1)(c) Penalty and Estimated Income

ITAT Jaipur deletes Section 271(1)(c) penalty on Choudhary Brothers for AY 2007-08, holding penalty cannot stand where income is estimated via NP rate.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 153A(1) & 153C Search Assessments: 12 ITAT Rulings (2022–2026)

Research index of 12 ITAT rulings on Section 153A(1) and 153C search assessments across Mumbai, Delhi, Surat, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Raipur benches (2022–2026).

12 min read
Income Taxitat

Motorola Inc. & Ericsson v DCIT: ITAT Delhi Special Bench on Section 142(1) Notice Validity

ITAT Delhi Special Bench rules on whether a Section 142(1) notice issued without a statutory time limit is barred by limitation — Motorola, Ericsson, Nokia appeals.

8 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 67(2) CGST Search Powers: 12 High Court Rulings (2026)

A structured research index of 12 High Court rulings on Section 67(2) CGST search and inspection powers, covering bail, writ, and enforcement disputes in 2026.

12 min read
Income Taxitat

Damani v DCIT: ITAT Mumbai Deletes Penalty After Assessment Annulled

ITAT Mumbai deletes Section 271(1)(c) penalty for Shreelekha Nandan Damani after the underlying Section 143(3) assessment order was annulled in a prior order.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 153C(1) Jurisdiction Disputes: 12 ITAT Rulings (July–August 2026)

A structured index of 12 ITAT rulings on Section 153C(1) jurisdiction disputes in income-tax search assessment proceedings, pronounced July–August 2026.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 148A(1) Show-Cause Notices: 12 High Court Writ Rulings (2025-2026)

Research index of 12 High Court rulings (2025–2026) on Section 148A(1) show-cause notices and reassessment proceedings under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 13(8) Income Tax Exemption: 12 ITAT and HC Rulings (2018–2026)

A research index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 13(8) of the Income Tax Act, covering charitable entities, urban bodies, and exemption disputes (2018–2026).

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 10(1) Agricultural Income Exemption: 12 Rulings Across ITAT, HC & SC (2019–2026)

Research index of 12 Indian court and tribunal rulings on Section 10(1) agricultural income exemption, spanning ITAT, High Courts, and Supreme Court, 2019–2026.

13 min read
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Section 148A(3) Income Tax Orders: 12 High Court Rulings (2025–2026)

Structured index of 12 High Court rulings on Section 148A(3) income-tax reassessment orders, covering Telangana, Gujarat, Calcutta, and Karnataka HCs (2025–2026).

12 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 74(1) GST Demand Orders: 12 High Court & Tribunal Rulings (2026)

Research index of 12 Indian High Court and Tribunal rulings on Section 74(1) GST demand orders, covering procedural challenges, ITC disputes, and limitation issues in 2026.

13 min read
Income Taxitat

Ishtiaq Ahmad Rather v ITO Srinagar: ITAT Amritsar on Section 68 Cash Deposits and Section 271(1)(c) Penalty

ITAT Amritsar allows both quantum and penalty appeals of Ishtiaq Ahmad Rather for AY 2016-17, addressing Section 68 cash deposit additions and Section 271(1)(c) penalty.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 151(ii) Approval for Reassessment: 12 ITAT Rulings (2026)

12 ITAT rulings from July–August 2026 on Section 151(ii) approval requirements for reassessment notices under Sections 147 and 148 of the Income Tax Act.

11 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 144C(5) DRP Directions: 12 Income-Tax Rulings (2025–2026)

A structured index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings (2025–2026) engaging Section 144C(5) DRP directions in Indian income-tax assessments, covering transfer pricing and related procedural disputes.

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

DCIT vs Ksheer Sagar Developers: ITAT Jaipur on Section 153A Search Assessment Limits

ITAT Jaipur upholds CIT(A) deletion of additions in DCIT v Ksheer Sagar Developers — section 153A search assessments restricted to incriminating material only.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 10(37) Income Tax Exemption: 12 ITAT and HC Rulings (2023–2026)

A structured index of 12 ITAT and Kerala HC rulings on Section 10(37) income-tax exemption for compulsory land acquisition compensation, covering 2023–2026.

13 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 75(4) GST Personal Hearing: 12 High Court Rulings (2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings from 2026 on Section 75(4) of GST Acts — the mandatory personal hearing requirement before adverse orders.

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

BGR Mining & Infra v ACIT: ITAT Hyderabad on Section 271(1)(c) Penalty After 153C Search Assessment

ITAT Hyderabad allows assessee's appeals on Section 271(1)(c) penalty in a post-search 153C assessment where AO accepted returned income without additions.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 13(1)(c) Income Tax: 12 ITAT & HC Rulings on Charitable Trust Exemption Denial (2026)

Research index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 13(1)(c) income-tax exemption denial for charitable trusts, covering 2026 pronouncements across India.

12 min read
Income Taxitat

RKDF Education Society vs ACIT: ITAT Indore on Section 153A Search Assessment Scope

ITAT Indore rules on whether additions under Section 153A can be sustained without incriminating material seized from the assessee's premises — AYs 2004-05 to 2010-11.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 92C(2) Transfer Pricing ALP: 12 ITAT & HC Rulings Compiled

A structured research index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 92C(2) transfer pricing ALP determinations, covering comparable selection, DRP directions, and HC admissions (2018–2026).

13 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 39 GST Returns: 12 High Court & Supreme Court Rulings (2025–2026)

Structured compilation of 12 High Court and Supreme Court rulings engaging Section 39 of the CGST/SGST Acts on GST return filing, registration cancellation, and ITC, 2025–2026.

12 min read
Income Taxitat

Parveen Kumar Garg v ITO Panchkula: ITAT Chandigarh on Section 154 Rectification Rendering Appeal Infructuous

ITAT Chandigarh permits withdrawal of AY 2020-21 appeal after Section 154 rectification deletes Rs. 7.14 lakh addition and reduces demand to NIL.

6 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Yogesh Ginning Mill vs ACIT: ITAT Jaipur on Section 153C Assessments

ITAT Jaipur allows all three appeals by Yogesh Ginning Mill against ACIT Alwar, challenging assessments under Section 143(3) r.w.s. 153C for AYs 2016-17, 2017-18 & 2018-19.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 253(3) Condonation of Delay: 12 ITAT Rulings (2025–2026)

Research index of 12 ITAT rulings on Section 253(3) condonation of delay applications, covering procedural grounds and outcomes from 2025–2026.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Agson Global v ACIT: ITAT Delhi on Section 153A Additions in Concluded Assessments

ITAT Delhi rules on whether additions can be made u/s 153A in concluded assessments absent incriminating material found during search — Agson Global Pvt. Ltd. v ACIT.

8 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 30 GST & Customs: 12 High Court and Supreme Court Rulings (2026)

Section 30 GST registration revocation, Customs Act appellate jurisdiction, and IBC resolution: 12 High Court and Supreme Court rulings from April–July 2026, indexed for tax researchers.

14 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Sharad Kumar Bhandari vs DCIT: ITAT Jaipur Quashes Section 153C Jurisdiction

ITAT Jaipur rules on Section 153C jurisdiction and limitation in Sharad Kumar Bhandari vs DCIT (Intl Tax), AY 2015-16, search-based assessment quashed.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 90(2) DTAA Precedence: 12 ITAT & HC Rulings (2022–2026)

Research index of 12 ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 90(2) of the Income Tax Act — DTAA precedence, international taxation, and treaty benefit disputes (2022–2026).

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 253 Income Tax Appeals: 12 ITAT Rulings (June–July 2026)

A structured index of 12 recent ITAT rulings under Section 253 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering second appeals filed by assessees and Revenue across Indore, Bangalore, and Kolkata benches in June–July 2026.

11 min read
GSTCase Law

GST Section 54(3) ITC Refund: 12 High Court Rulings (2025–2026)

A structured index of 12 Indian High Court rulings on GST Section 54(3) unutilised ITC refund claims, covering inverted duty, exports, and refund denials (2025–2026).

14 min read
GSTCase Law

GST Section 73(9) Adjudication Orders: 12 High Court Writ Rulings (2026)

Research index of 12 High Court writ petitions challenging GST Section 73(9) adjudication orders, covering ex parte orders, ITC disputes, and limitation issues (2026).

13 min read
Income Taxitat

Om Infra Ltd v ADIT CPC: ITAT Jaipur on Delayed PF/ESI Deposit Under Section 154

ITAT Jaipur rules on whether delayed PF/ESI employee contributions can be disallowed via intimation u/s 143(1) and rectification u/s 154 — Om Infra Ltd v ADIT CPC Bangalore, AY 2018-19 & 2019-20.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

ITO Ward-I Mandi v Gopal Krishan Bansal: ITAT Chandigarh on Section 148/149 Time-Bar

ITAT Chandigarh quashes Section 148 reassessment notice as time-barred under Section 149, following Supreme Court ruling in UOI v Rajeev Bansal — AY 2013-14.

8 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 67 GST Inspection Powers: 12 High Court & Tribunal Rulings (2026)

Section 67 GST inspection and search powers: 12 Indian High Court and Tribunal rulings from March–July 2026 covering bail, registration cancellation, and valuation disputes.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Pedaveeti Swathi vs ITO: ITAT Hyderabad on Section 148 Reassessment Validity

ITAT Hyderabad remands AY 2016-17 reassessment in Pedaveeti Swathi vs ITO Ward 9(1) — jurisdiction under s.148, s.148A procedure, and cash deposit addition under s.69A.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

K.C. Builders v ACIT: Supreme Court on Section 276C Prosecution After ITAT Cancels Penalty

Supreme Court holds that an ITAT finding of no concealment under Section 271(1)(c) renders prosecution under Section 276C unsustainable — K.C. Builders v ACIT, 2003.

9 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 49 GST & Allied Laws: 12 High Court Rulings (2025-2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings (2025-2026) citing Section 49 across GST, insolvency, and allied statutes — for tax researchers and legal professionals.

13 min read
Case Lawhigh-court

Section 130 Customs Act: 12 High Court Rulings Compilation (2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings from 2026 invoking Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962, covering CESTAT appeals, bond proceedings, and substantial questions of law.

13 min read
Income Taxhigh-court

Shree Cement Ltd vs ACIT: Rajasthan HC on Section 148A Reassessment Limitation

Rajasthan HC allows Shree Cement Ltd's writ petition, quashing Section 148A(b) notice and Section 148A(d) order for AY 2017-18 as barred by limitation and change of opinion.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

DCIT vs M/S Ace Residency: ITAT Delhi on Section 68 Bogus Loan Additions

ITAT Delhi rules on Revenue's challenge to CIT(A) deletion of Section 68 additions totalling over ₹183 crore across seven real-estate companies linked to Hallow Securities Pvt. Ltd.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

GJ Holding vs ACIT: ITAT Chandigarh on Section 148 Reopening Validity

ITAT Chandigarh allows GJ Holding Pvt Ltd's appeal for AY 2008-09, examining validity of Section 148 reopening triggered by a search on the GS Group.

7 min read
Income TaxCase Law

K.C. Builders v ACIT: Supreme Court on ITAT Penalty Cancellation and Criminal Prosecution under Section 271(1)(c)

Supreme Court holds that ITAT's finding of no concealment under S.271(1)(c) knocks out the basis for criminal prosecution under S.276C — K.C. Builders v ACIT, 2004.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Mandir Shree Bhairav Ji Trust vs CIT Exemption: ITAT Jaipur on Section 80G Registration for Religious-cum-Charitable Trusts

ITAT Jaipur remands Section 80G registration denial for Mandir Shree Bhairav Ji Trust, directing CIT(E) for fresh hearing on charitable vs religious nature.

8 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 132(1)(c) CGST Act: 12 High Court Bail & Habeas Corpus Rulings (2024–2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings on Section 132(1)(c) of the CGST Act, covering bail, habeas corpus, and ITC fraud proceedings (2024–2026).

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 90 Foreign Tax Credit & DTAA: 12 Recent ITAT and HC Rulings (2026)

Section 90 foreign tax credit and DTAA disputes: 12 ITAT and High Court rulings from 2026 covering Form 67 timing, FTC denial, and treaty relief issues.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

DCIT vs Ayodhya Faizabad Development Authority: ITAT Lucknow on Section 143(2) Notice Validity in Reassessment

ITAT Lucknow upholds annulment of reassessment u/s 147/143(3) for non-service of section 143(2) notice; Revenue's appeal dismissed, assessee's cross-objection partly allowed.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 250(6) Income Tax Appeals: 12 Recent ITAT Rulings (2026)

A structured index of 12 recent ITAT rulings engaging Section 250(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering appellate order requirements, delay condonation, and substantive grounds. For tax researchers.

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Virtual Soft Systems v CIT: Supreme Court on Section 271(1)(c) Penalty in Loss Cases

Supreme Court rules on whether Section 271(1)(c) penalty applies when assessed income is a loss, examining Explanation 4 inserted w.e.f. 1.4.1976.

9 min read
Income Taxitat

N.K. Proteins vs DCIT: ITAT Ahmedabad on NSEL Transactions and Section 40 Disallowance

ITAT Ahmedabad rules in favour of N.K. Proteins on NSEL platform losses, speculative-loss classification, and Section 40/194H disallowances for AY 2011-12.

7 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 80G Registration & Deduction: 12 Recent ITAT and HC Rulings (2026)

A structured index of 12 recent ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 80G registration, approval denial, and deduction disputes under the Income Tax Act, 1961 — for tax researchers.

13 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Baijayanti Meher v ITO: ITAT Cuttack on Section 148A(b) Notice Validity

ITAT Cuttack quashes Section 148A(b) notice in Baijayanti Meher v ITO for granting less than 7 days' reply time, voiding the reassessment and penalty.

6 min read
GSTCase Law

GST Section 16(4) ITC Time-Limit: 12 High Court Rulings (2026)

A structured index of 12 High Court rulings (Feb–May 2026) on GST Section 16(4) ITC time-limit disputes, covering challenges to orders and show cause notices.

13 min read
Income Taxitat

Ravi Haldia vs ACIT: ITAT Jaipur on Section 271(1)(c) Penalty After GP Rate Addition

ITAT Jaipur rules in favour of Ravi Haldia on Section 271(1)(c) penalty levied after a GP rate-based trading addition sustained in quantum proceedings.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 14A Disallowance: 12 ITAT and HC Rulings (2026)

A structured index of 12 recent ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 14A disallowance under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering 2026 pronouncements across India.

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 10(38) Long-Term Capital Gain Exemption: 12 ITAT and HC Rulings (2025-2026)

12 ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 10(38) LTCG exemption disputes — bogus LTCG, reassessment, search proceedings, and Section 14A disallowance (2025-2026).

13 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 73(1) GST Demand Notices: 12 High Court & Tribunal Rulings (2026)

A structured research index of 12 Indian High Court and Tribunal rulings on Section 73(1) GST demand and show cause notices, covering procedural challenges across 2026.

12 min read
Income Taxitat

Ashok Kumar Mondal v ITO: ITAT Kolkata on Defective Section 274 Penalty Notice

ITAT Kolkata cancels Rs 3,62,905 penalty u/s 271(1)(c) in Ashok Kumar Mondal v ITO Wd-50(2) Kolkata — defective notice u/s 274 held fatal to penalty.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Takshila Educational Society vs DIT Investigation: Patna HC on Section 132(1) Search Warrant Validity

Patna High Court upholds IT Department's search warrant under s.132(1) against Takshila Educational Society, rejecting mala fide challenge. Research case study.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

GE Capital US Holdings v DCIT: Delhi HC on Section 270A Penalty Immunity and Royalty Characterisation

Delhi HC rules on Section 270A penalty immunity applications by GE Capital US Holdings for AY 2018-19 and AY 2019-20, involving royalty characterisation under Section 9(1)(vi) and India-USA DTAA.

8 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 75 Interest on Delayed Tax: 12 GST & Service Tax Rulings (2026)

Section 75 interest on delayed tax: 12 rulings from CESTAT, High Courts on show-cause notices, demand confirmation, and interest liability in GST and service tax matters (2026).

13 min read
Income Taxitat

Google India v Addl CIT: ITAT Bangalore Deletes Section 271(1)(c) Penalty

ITAT Bangalore deletes Section 271(1)(c) penalty on Google India for AY 2008-09, following Karnataka HC admission of royalty classification questions.

7 min read
Case Lawhigh-court

Section 173 Motor Vehicles Act: 12 High Court Rulings on MACT Award Appeals (2026)

12 High Court rulings (Apr–Jun 2026) on Section 173 Motor Vehicles Act appeals against MACT compensation awards. Research index for legal professionals.

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Vitthalbhai Gordhanbhai v DCIT: ITAT Ahmedabad Deletes s.271(1)(c) Penalty on 153A Returns

ITAT Ahmedabad deletes s.271(1)(c) penalty where assessed income matched 153A return income and no incriminating documents were found during search.

7 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 153C Income Tax: 12 ITAT and HC Rulings (2026)

A structured index of 12 recent ITAT and High Court rulings on Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, covering search assessments, notice validity, and related procedural grounds (2026).

12 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 260-A Income Tax Appeals: 12 High Court & ITAT Rulings (2025–2026)

A structured index of 12 recent Section 260-A income-tax appeal rulings from High Courts and ITAT (2025–2026), covering international taxation, TDS, scrutiny, and more.

13 min read
Income Taxitat

A2Z Infra Engineering vs DCIT: ITAT Delhi on Section 271(1)(c) Penalty After Search Disclosure

ITAT Delhi deletes Section 271(1)(c) penalty on A2Z Infra Engineering's Rs.65 lakh search disclosure, holding vague satisfaction and un-struck penalty notice are fatal defects.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 220(6) Stay of Demand: 9 High Court Rulings (2019–2025)

A structured index of 9 Indian High Court rulings on Section 220(6) stay of demand applications, covering procedural grounds, 20% pre-deposit disputes, and writ challenges (2019–2025).

11 min read
Income Taxitat

Ram Niwas Modi Charitable Society vs CIT-Exemption: ITAT Jaipur on Section 80G Approval and Jurisdictional Error

ITAT Jaipur examines CIT(E)'s jurisdictional error in treating an 80G approval application as a 12AB registration, and cancelling provisional 80G approval.

9 min read
Income Taxitat

J C Antiques vs DCIT: ITAT Jaipur on Section 271(1)(c) Penalty After Survey Surrender

ITAT Jaipur allows assessee's appeal against Section 271(1)(c) penalty levied on Rs 4 lakh surrendered during survey proceedings for AY 2013-14.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 80P Co-operative Society Deductions: 12 Rulings (2022–2026)

A structured index of 12 Indian court and tribunal rulings on Section 80P deductions for co-operative societies, spanning ITAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court (2022–2026).

14 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 234B Interest on Advance Tax: 12 High Court & Supreme Court Rulings

A structured research index of 12 Indian court rulings on Section 234B interest liability, covering non-residents, Settlement Commission, and waiver disputes (2018–2024).

14 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Section 244A Refund Interest: 12 High Court Rulings (2019–2025)

Section 244A refund interest disputes: 12 Karnataka, Madras & Bombay High Court rulings from 2019–2025, indexed for income-tax researchers and practitioners.

12 min read
Income Taxitat

Naresh Kumar Agrawal vs ITO: ITAT Raipur on Limited Scrutiny Scope Under Section 143(3)

ITAT Raipur allows taxpayer's appeal in Naresh Kumar Agrawal vs ITO Ward-3 Raigarh — AY 2017-18 limited scrutiny converted without CBDT Instruction 5/2016 compliance.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Star Television vs DCIT: ITAT Mumbai on Section 40(a)(i) TDS Disallowance for Ad Airtime Payments to Non-Resident Channel Companies

ITAT Mumbai held in favour of Satellite Television Asian Region Ltd on whether payments to non-resident channel companies for ad airtime attracted TDS obligations under the IT Act.

8 min read
Income Taxitat

Tyco Fire & Security India v ACIT: ITAT Bangalore on Transfer Pricing Comparables under Section 92C

ITAT Bangalore remands ALP determination under Section 92C for AY 2016-17 in Tyco Fire & Security India v ACIT — key ruling on comparable company selection and turnover filters in software development segment TP.

7 min read
GSTCase Law

GST Section 112 Appeals: 6 High Court Rulings (2021–2025)

A structured index of 6 High Court rulings on GST Section 112 appeals, covering delay condonation, pre-deposit, tribunal gaps, and registration cancellation (2021–2025).

8 min read
GSTCase Law

Section 73 GST Demand Orders: 9 High Court Rulings (2023–2026)

A structured research index of 9 High Court rulings on GST Section 73 demand and recovery proceedings, covering procedural compliance, limitation, and remand patterns (2023–2026).

10 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Shobha Ashok Jain v DCIT: ITAT Mumbai Quashes Time-Barred Section 148 Notice

ITAT Mumbai quashes reassessment notice u/s 148 as time-barred in Shobha Ashok Jain v DCIT Circle 19(3), applying Supreme Court's Rajeev Bansal ruling on TOLA.

9 min read
Income TaxCase Law

ITO vs Udayan Mandavia: ITAT Ahmedabad on Section 154 and 115BBE Rate for AY 2017-18

ITAT Ahmedabad: section 154 cannot rectify a debatable 115BBE rate question, and the enhanced 60% rate is not applicable to AY 2017-18 on merits.

7 min read
AI ToolsNotice Response

How AI Clarifying Questions Improve Tax Notice Response Quality

Why the best AI tax notice tools ask questions before generating replies — how targeted clarifying questions lead to stronger, more accurate responses for CAs.

8 min read
Income TaxCase Law

Burden of Proof in Section 68 Cases - The Three-Pronged Test Explained

Deep dive into the three-pronged test for Section 68 unexplained cash credits — identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness — with case law, documentary evidence requirements, and defense strategies.

11 min read
Income TaxAppeals

Condonation of Delay in Tax Appeals - Grounds, Format, and Case Law

Complete guide on condonation of delay in income tax appeals — valid grounds, application format, key case law, and strategies CAs can use to get delayed appeals admitted.

10 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Cross-Examination Rights in Tax Proceedings - When to Demand and How to Draft

Complete guide on cross-examination rights in income tax and GST proceedings — when the right arises, how to draft the application, consequences of denial, and landmark case law.

10 min read
GSTNotice Response

GST ITC Denial When Supplier is Non-Existent - Defense Strategies That Actually Work

How to defend against GST ITC denial when the department alleges a non-existent or fake supplier — covering legal arguments, documentary evidence, case law, and practical strategies for CAs.

10 min read
Income TaxGST

Limitation Periods for Every Indian Tax Notice - Complete Guide (IT + GST)

Comprehensive reference guide covering limitation periods for all major income tax and GST notices — from Section 143(1) intimations to Section 148 reassessments and GST Sections 73/74.

12 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

TDS Default Notice Under Section 201 - Complete Response Guide for CAs

How to respond to TDS default notices under Section 201 — covering deductor liability, reasonable cause defenses, interest computation, and practical response strategies for CAs.

9 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 144 Best Judgment Assessment: How to Challenge an Ex-Parte Order

Complete guide for CAs on challenging Section 144 best judgment assessments — grounds for setting aside ex-parte orders, appeal strategies, and key case laws.

16 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 220 Tax Recovery: Demand Payment, Stay Applications, and Your Rights

Guide for CAs on Section 220 tax recovery proceedings — payment timelines, stay of demand applications, TRO powers, bank attachment, and defense strategies.

15 min read
Income TaxCompliance

Section 234A, 234B, 234C Interest: Complete Calculation Guide for CAs

Master interest calculations under Sections 234A, 234B, and 234C — formulas, worked examples, common departmental errors, and how to verify or challenge interest demands.

16 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 245 Refund Adjustment: How to Respond When Your Refund is Set Off Against Demand

Guide for CAs on responding to Section 245 refund adjustment notices — prior intimation rights, objection procedures, and strategies to protect client refunds.

14 min read
Income TaxAppeals

Section 246A: Complete Guide to Filing CIT(Appeals) for Income Tax Disputes

Step-by-step guide for CAs on filing first appeals under Section 246A — appellable orders, Form 35 procedure, grounds drafting, timelines, and common mistakes.

16 min read
Income TaxAppeals

Section 264 Revision Petition: When and How to Approach the Commissioner

Complete guide for CAs on filing revision petitions under Section 264 — eligibility, procedure, time limits, CIT powers, and when to prefer revision over appeal.

14 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 271(1)(b) Penalty: How to Defend Against Non-Compliance Penalties

Complete guide for CAs on Section 271(1)(b) penalties for non-compliance with tax notices — penalty amount, reasonable cause defense, and cancellation strategies.

16 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 80C and 80D Deduction Disallowance: How to Respond When Deductions Are Rejected

Practical guide for CAs on responding to 80C and 80D deduction disallowances — common rejection reasons, documentation requirements, and appeal strategies.

16 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

NRI Income Tax Notices in India: Complete Response Guide for Chartered Accountants

Comprehensive guide for CAs handling income tax notices received by NRIs — covering common notice types, DTAA benefits, TDS issues, property transactions, and response strategies.

12 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 143(3) Scrutiny Assessment Notice: Complete Response Guide for CAs

What is Section 143(3) of Income Tax Act? Complete guide for Indian CAs on handling scrutiny assessment notices - selection criteria, document preparation, hearing strategy, and how to respond.

11 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

How to Respond to a Section 148A Show Cause Notice: Complete Guide for CAs

Step-by-step guide for Chartered Accountants on responding to Section 148A show cause notices — covering timelines, response format, key objections, and how to challenge reassessment proceedings.

12 min read
Faceless AssessmentSection 144B

Faceless Assessment (Section 144B): Complete Guide for CAs in 2026

Learn how to handle Faceless Assessment notices under Section 144B — DIN validation, e-proceedings portal submissions, and multi-round query tracking for Indian CAs.

16 min read
GSTGST Notices

GST Notice Support on TaxNoticeAI: DRC-03, SCN, GSTR-3B & More

TaxNoticeAI now supports all major GST notice types — DRC-03 voluntary payments, show cause notices, GSTR-3B mismatches, and Rule 86A ITC blocking challenges.

6 min read
Product UpdateChangelog

What's New in TaxNoticeAI — March 2026 Update

March 2026 product update: Faceless Assessment support, GST notice expansion, enterprise features including API access, priority processing, and dedicated support.

6 min read
Income TaxCompliance

AIS TIS Mismatch: How to Correct Errors and Avoid Tax Notices

A practical guide for Chartered Accountants on identifying, correcting, and preventing AIS/TIS mismatches — the #1 trigger for automated income tax notices under Section 143(1)(a) in India.

11 min read
CA PracticeCompliance

Tax Notice Management for CA Firms: How to Track, Prioritize, and Never Miss a Deadline

Best practices for CA firms on managing tax notices at scale — covering notice tracking systems, prioritization frameworks, team workflows, and how AI tools eliminate the bottleneck.

6 min read
Income TaxAppeals

CIT(Appeals) Appeal Drafting: A Comprehensive Guide for Chartered Accountants

How to draft a winning appeal before CIT(Appeals) — covering Form 35 filing, grounds of appeal, statement of facts, written submissions, and strategies for common addition types.

6 min read
GSTCompliance

GST DRC-03: When and How to Make Voluntary Payment to Avoid Penalties

Guide for CAs on using DRC-03 for voluntary GST payments — covering when to use it, how to file, interest calculations, and how voluntary payment reduces penalty exposure.

6 min read
GSTCompliance

GST Notice Flood Before December 31, 2023 for FY 2017-18; March 31, 2025 for FY 2018-19; March 31, 2026 for FY 2019-20: What CAs Must Know About the COVID Limitation Deadline

Understanding the surge of GST notices being issued before March 31, 2026 as COVID-extended limitation periods for FY 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20 expire — including legal basis, notice types, defense strategies, and key case laws for CAs.

10 min read
GSTNotice Response

GSTR-3B Mismatch Notice: How to Reconcile and Reply to GST Demand Notices

Practical guide for CAs on responding to GSTR-3B vs GSTR-1/2B mismatch notices — covering reconciliation techniques, common causes, DRC-01 response strategies, and key case law.

5 min read
Income TaxCompliance

How to File a Rectification Under Section 154: Fix Income Tax Errors Without an Appeal

Complete guide for CAs on filing rectification applications under Section 154 — when to use it, step-by-step filing process, what errors qualify, and how it differs from revision and appeal.

6 min read
Income TaxCompliance

Income Tax Notice Deadlines: Every Time Limit a CA Must Know (2026 Updated)

Complete reference guide for all income tax notice response deadlines — covering response timelines for every notice type, extension provisions, and consequences of missing deadlines.

6 min read
Income TaxCompliance

Income Tax Portal Glitches 2026: How CAs Can Protect Clients from System Errors

A practical guide for Chartered Accountants on documenting portal failures, challenging automated demands caused by system errors, and using RTI and case law to protect clients from Income Tax Portal glitches in 2025-26.

11 min read
Income TaxCompliance

ITR Processing Held Under Risk Management: What to Do When Your Return is Flagged

A practical guide for Chartered Accountants on understanding the 'processing held' status for ITRs flagged by the Income Tax Department's AI-based risk management system — covering reasons for flagging, timelines, outcomes, and proactive strategies.

12 min read
Income TaxCompliance

New Income Tax Act 2025: Complete Section Mapping Guide for CAs

A comprehensive mapping guide from the Income Tax Act 1961 to the new Income Tax Act 2025 — covering all key section changes, consolidated provisions, and practical transition tips for Chartered Accountants.

11 min read
GSTCompliance

Rule 86A ITC Blocking: How to Challenge and Get Your Input Tax Credit Unblocked

A comprehensive guide for Chartered Accountants on challenging Rule 86A ITC blocking orders — covering the four conditions, judicial limits, procedural safeguards, and step-by-step writ petition strategy.

11 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 139(9) Defective Return Notice: How to Fix It Before the Deadline

Step-by-step guide for CAs on fixing defective return notices under Section 139(9) — covering common defects, correction procedures, and what happens if you miss the deadline.

5 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 142(1) Notice: How to Draft the Perfect Reply with Supporting Documents

A practical guide for Chartered Accountants on responding to Section 142(1) inquiry notices — covering document requirements, common pitfalls, response templates, and deadline management.

5 min read
Income TaxReassessment

Section 147A: New Reassessment Rules in Finance Bill 2026 — What CAs Need to Know

Analysis of the proposed Section 147A in Finance Bill 2026 — covering the Ashish Agarwal Supreme Court judgment, why reassessment notices were being quashed, what 147A does to fix jurisdiction issues, and defense strategies for CAs.

12 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 156 Demand Notice: How to Respond, Pay, or Challenge the Tax Demand

Complete guide for CAs on handling Section 156 demand notices — covering verification, response options, rectification, appeals, and stay of demand strategies.

6 min read
Income TaxAppeals

Section 263 Revision by CIT: Complete Defense Strategy Guide for CAs

A comprehensive defense strategy guide for Chartered Accountants facing Section 263 revision proceedings by CIT — covering twin conditions, merger doctrine, two views defense, key Supreme Court decisions, time limits, and practical response drafting.

12 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 270A Penalty Notice: Defense Strategies for Under-Reporting and Misreporting

How to defend against Section 270A penalty notices — covering the distinction between under-reporting and misreporting, immunity provisions, and proven defense strategies with case law.

6 min read
Income TaxCompliance

Tax Year vs Assessment Year: What Changes for CAs from April 2026

The new Income Tax Act 2025 replaces 'Assessment Year' with 'Tax Year.' This guide covers exactly what changes, how to communicate the shift to clients, impact on notices and orders, and transitional provisions CAs must know.

11 min read
Income TaxCompliance

TDS Under Section 393: Complete Guide to the New Consolidated TDS Framework

The new Income Tax Act 2025 consolidates all TDS provisions into Section 393 with a single rate schedule. This comprehensive guide covers what changed, the new framework, transitional provisions, and practical compliance strategies for Chartered Accountants.

14 min read
AI ToolsCA Practice

AI Tax Notice Response Tools for Indian CAs: 2026 Comparison Guide

An objective comparison of AI-powered tax notice response tools available for Indian Chartered Accountants in 2026 — covering features, pricing, accuracy, and what to look for in an AI tax tool.

5 min read
GSTNotice Response

How to Draft a Reply to a GST Show Cause Notice (DRC-01): Step-by-Step for CAs

How to reply to a GST notice: step-by-step guide for Indian CAs on drafting a GST notice reply to DRC-01 show cause notices. Covers defense strategies, reply format, and key High Court judgments.

6 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

How to Reply to an Income Tax Notice Under Section 143(1): Complete Guide for CAs

A step-by-step guide for Chartered Accountants on responding to Section 143(1) intimation notices — covering common mismatches, response strategies, and how AI tools can accelerate the process.

6 min read
Income TaxNotice Response

Section 148 Reassessment Notice: How to Respond with Proper Legal Objections

How Chartered Accountants should respond to Section 148 reassessment notices — covering the new 148A procedure, mandatory pre-conditions, landmark Supreme Court rulings, and a step-by-step defense template.

6 min read
Income TaxCompliance

All Types of Income Tax Notices in India: Complete List for FY 2025-26

A comprehensive reference guide listing every type of income tax notice issued in India — from Section 139(9) defective return to Section 148 reassessment — with deadlines, response formats, and key tips.

6 min read