Month: August 2026

The distinction between religious and charitable purposes is determined by institution’s primary or dominant object and not merely by presence of religious practices or symbolism – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT has held that in the context of the Income-tax Act, the distinction between religious and charitable …

For determination of what constitutes a fit case to issue notice u/s 148, rule of relevancy of the material and application of mind to the objection raised still survive – High Court In a recent judgment, Hon’ble High Court has held that as per amended provisions, even though …

AO is under an obligation to duly consider the explanation furnished by the assessee and assign reasons for rejecting the same – High Court In a recent judgment, Hon’ble High Court has held that Assessing Officer (AO) is under an obligation to duly consider the explanation furnished by …

CBIC issues SoP for clearance of imported goods through Foreign Post Offices under Postal Import Regulations, 2025.  Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for clearance of imported goods through Foreign Post Offices under the Postal Import Regulations, 2025 – CBIC CIrcular No. 35/2016-Customs   CBIC developed the FPO Import Application …

Sale deed executed with full knowledge of only part consideration paid, cannot be rendered void or inoperative merely for non payment of full consideration In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that sale deed executed with full knowledge of only part consideration paid, cannot be rendered …

No fault in serving notice u/s 148 to last known address when assessee had not updated change of address in PAN data. In a recent judgment, ITAT has held that when assessee had not updated change of address in PAN data, there was no fault on the part …

Investment made by firm through capital introduced by partners cannot be treated as unexplained investment in the hands of the partnership firm. In a recent judgment, ITAT has held that investment made through capital introduced by the partners of the firm cannot be treated as unexplained investment in …

Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF)- 2026-27 is hosted – Last date for submission is 29.08.2026 ICAI has hosted the Multipurpose Empanelment Form (MEF) for the year 2026-27, which is available at https://meficai.org/. As per ICAI Announcement in this regard, it is advised that before filling the Multipurpose Empanelment Form …

CBIC has issued GST Instruction No. 01/2026-GST dated 03 August 2026 to ensure coordination between the CGST Department and State Mining Authorities for sharing information relating to illegal mining and its transportation. The Instruction refers to the Draft Performance Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of …

Assessee is eligible for claiming deduction under Chapter VIA under Section 80IE of the Income Tax Act 1961 on the increased income. In a recent judgment, ITAT has held that assessee is eligible for deduction under Chapter VIA under Section 80IE of the Act on the increased income …