1128 Days’ Delay in Filing Form 10B Condoned: A Big Relief for Charitable Trusts

1128 Days’ Delay in Filing Form 10B Condoned: A Big Relief for Charitable Trusts     One of the most feared nightmares for charitable trusts is losing exemption under Section 11 merely because of a procedural lapse. A recent and very reassuring judgment of the Bombay High Court has once again reaffirmed that substantive justice… […]

PMLA Prevails Over Income-tax Recovery Where Funds Are Alleged Proceeds of Crime: Delhi HC

PMLA Prevails Over Income-tax Recovery Where Funds Are Alleged Proceeds of Crime: Delhi HC   ACIT (Central Circle-13) v. State & Ors. CRL.M.C. 2198/2018   Facts: 1.  A search under section 132 of the Income-tax Act resulted in seizure of ₹34.69 crore, later converted into FDRs. Subsequent block assessments raised tax demands exceeding ₹345 crore…. […]

Interest u/s 220(2) Cannot Be Charged Without an Enforceable Demand: ITAT Mumbai

Interest u/s 220(2) Cannot Be Charged Without an Enforceable Demand: ITAT Mumbai Samsara Shipping Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO (ITA No.: 6724/Mum/2025) Facts: 1. The assessee filed its return declaring income of ₹55.22 crore. Assessment Order u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144B enhanced income to ₹204.90 crore. 2. However, due to a computation error, the AO calculated tax… […]

JAO Vs. FAO Controversy: Gujarat HC Diverges from Bombay HC!

JAO Vs. FAO Controversy: Gujarat HC Diverges from Bombay HC!   Just when we thought the debate on Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) vs. Faceless Assessing Officer (FAO) was leaning one way, the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court has delivered a significant judgment that changes the landscape. In the recent case of Snehdham Trust vs. ACIT, the… […]

MAJOR GST RELIEF: GENUINE BUYERS PROTECTED FROM SUPPLIER GST FLAWS

Major GST Relief: Genuine Buyers Protected from Supplier GST Flaws   In its recent decision in Shyamalmay Paul vs. Assistant Commissioner, SGST (December 2025), the Calcutta High Court reaffirmed that Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot be denied to a purchasing dealer solely because the supplier’s GST registration was cancelled with retrospective effect. Key Highlights of… […]