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[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 29, 20244 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 27, 20242 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, 20244 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 26, 20242 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, 20244 min read
Karnataka HC: Venture Capital Trusts Not Juridical Persons Under Service Tax Law
Karnataka HC rules that Venture Capital Trusts are not "persons" under the Finance Act, 1994, exempting them from service tax liability.
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...
Feb 23, 20243 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 20, 20245 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...
Feb 19, 20243 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 17, 20246 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 16, 20245 min read