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Feb 29, 20242 min read
Balancing Efficiency and Challenges: Proposed Amendments to CCI’s Confidentiality Regime
Introduction The Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) has proposed certain amendments to the CCI (General) Regulations 2009 (‘general...
Feb 29, 20243 min read
ITAT Kolkata Affirms IBC's Overriding Effect on Income Tax Proceedings
ITAT rules IBC's moratorium halts all tax proceedings during corporate insolvency processes.
Feb 29, 20243 min read
No TDS on Minimum Guarantee Expenses: ITAT Draws Fine Line between Rent & Compensation
Introduction The recent ruling by the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (‘ITAT’) in the case of M/s Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd....
Feb 29, 20244 min read
[ITAT] Deemed Dividend Under S. 2(22)(e) of the Income-Tax Act Is Taxable in the Hands of the Beneficial Shareholder
ITAT rules: Loans between entities with common shareholders are not 'deemed dividends' under Income-Tax Act s. 2(22)(e).
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Flexibility in Legal Timelines: Condonation of Delay for Acquittal Appeals
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court (‘SC’) in its recent judgment titled Mohd Abaad Ali v. Directorate of Revenue Prosecution...
Feb 26, 20244 min read
Inherent Powers in Check: Supreme Court’s Stance on Stay of Investigation & Coercive Steps
Introduction In this significant decision given in the case of Directorate of Enforcement v. Niraj Tyagi & Ors. [i] , the Hon’ble...
Feb 26, 20242 min read
A Case of Non-Application of Mind: Supreme Court Grants an Unusual Release to a PMLA Accused
Supreme Court clarifies procedural norms in a unique PMLA case, highlighting judicial diligence.
Feb 23, 20244 min read
Evidentiary Rigor: Delhi High Court’s Observations in Denying Bail to AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Introduction The case of Sanjay Singh v. Directorate of Enforcement[i] pertained to the alleged involvement of Aam Aadmi Party (‘AAP’)...
Feb 23, 20243 min read
No Mens Rea, No Prosecution: Bombay High Court Quashes Tax Evasion Proceedings
Introduction The Hon’ble Bombay High Court (‘Bombay HC’) has recently in its judgment in Unique Trading Company v. Income Tax Officer[i]...
Feb 20, 20245 min read
SFIO’s Authority and Role Upheld by Karnataka High Court in Corporate Affairs Investigation
Introduction In the matter of Exalogic Solutions Private Limited v. The Director, Serious Fraud Investigation Office and Anr.[i], the...
Feb 19, 20243 min read
IBBI Amends 2016 Regulations to Streamline Insolvency Resolution Process
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (‘IBBI’) through Press Release[i], has recently implemented substantial...
Feb 19, 20243 min read
IBBI Circular on Voluntary Liquidation Process for Financial Service Providers: Compliance & Reporting Guidelines
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (‘IBBI’) recently introduced a significant circular[i] for reporting/sharing...
Feb 17, 20246 min read
The Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme: Unravelling the Right to Information
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court (‘SC’) in its landmark judgment of Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr. v. Union of India &...
Feb 16, 20245 min read
Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency: Key Amendments to Liquidation Process Regulations
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (‘IBBI’) has recently introduced significant amendments through the IBBI...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
India-France DTAA: ITAT Clarifies Taxation of PE-Related Interest Income
Introduction In the realm of international taxation, disputes often arise concerning the interpretation and application of double...
Feb 14, 20243 min read
A Case of Bona Fide Mistake: Bombay High Court Quashes Order & Directs Correction of Inadvertent GST Entry Mistake
Introduction The Bombay High Court (‘BHC’), in a recent ruling in the case of Unique Speciality Chemicals v. Deputy Commissioner of State...
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Writ Petitions v. Statutory Appeals: High Court’s Limited Jurisdictional Scope in GST Matters
Introduction The Hon’ble High Court of Kerala (‘HC’) recently rendered a judgement in the case of Adam Traders v. Deputy Commissioner,...
Feb 12, 20244 min read
Delhi High Court's Ruling on Legal Database Subscriptions: Implications for Copyright and Tax Liability
Delhi HC clarifies: Legal database subscriptions aren't taxable as 'royalty' under DTAA, absent a PE in India.
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Delayed Justice is Denied Justice: Supreme Court Orders Suspension of Sentence and Bail for Appellant
Introduction The Hon’ble Supreme Court (‘SC’), in a recent judgement, Atul alias Ashutosh v. State of Madhya Pradesh[i] held that courts...
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Clarifying Tax Assessments: Bombay HC’s Analysis of Marriage Expenses & Income Disclosure
Bombay HC mandates a fair hearing on marriage expenses and income disclosure, emphasizing the importance of due process in tax assessments.