Under Dayabhag law there is nothing to prevent Bengalis to be in Hindu Joint Family (HUF) In a recent judgment, ITAT has held that Bengali have right to be in Hindu Joint Family (HUF) against the Assessing Officer (AO) holding that under Dayabhag law there is no concept …

There is no presumption of accuracy or truthfulness of any loose sheet found in search premises of a third party – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT has held that presumption u/s 132(4A) r.w.s. 292C is applicable only in case of searched person and cannot be raised against …

CBDT has issued 23 FAQs on transition provisions under Section 536 of the Income-tax Act, 2025  CBDT has issued 23 Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Transition Provisions under Section 536 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (Repeals and Savings). The FAQs are as under: A. Summons & Notices Q1. …

Respondent assesse, under Rule 27 not entitled to raise a ground which would work adversely to the appellant Revenue – ITAT In a recent judgment, ITAT Lucknow has held that the respondent assesse, under Rule 27 is not entitled to raise a ground which would work adversely to …

If judicial conscience of a final court of fact is not satisfied about the valid execution of the Will, it raises no substantial question of law – Supreme Court In a recent judgment, Supreme Court has held that when the testator was an illiterate person, the burden was …

SC laid downs guidelines for use of ITRS for assessing annual income of deceased person under Motor Vehicles Act 1988 In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has laid down guidelines for use of ITRS for assessing the annual income of a deceased person under the Motor Vehicles …