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Section 119 IT Act vs Section 7 D&C Act: Why CBDT Circulars Are Binding in Nature But DCC Guidelines Are Not
ABSTRACT Two of India’s most prominent regulatory bodies — the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) — issue prosecution-related gui
When Doubt Benefits the Government: The Revenue-Favourable Interpretation of Exemption and Deduction under Indian Income Tax Law
Abstract For decades, Indian tax practitioners operated on the assumption that any ambiguity in a tax provision — whether it imposed a liability or granted a relief — should be
Income Tax Act Interpretation: How Courts Read Tax Laws in India – A Step-by-Step Guide
Abstract Every time the Income Tax Department raises a demand on a taxpayer — or a taxpayer claims a deduction — the words of the Income Tax Act must be interpreted by someone:
TDS on Salary for Remote Employees Across Multiple Indian States Under Section 192: Compliance Challenges”
Introduction The rise of remote work in post-pandemic India has created a TDS on salary compliance challenge that neither the Income Tax Act, 1961 nor the CBDT has clearly addresse
Derivatives Vs Shares: Tax Clarity On The Horizon
The Indian financial markets have witnessed unprecedented growth in derivative trading over the past decade, with retail participation reaching historic levels. This surge has brou
DRP in Transfer Pricing Assessment: Appellate Rights and Lessons from Vodafone
1. INTRODUCTION: THE DUAL-ROUTE ASSESSMENT MECHANISM The Unique Feature of Transfer Pricing Assessment Unlike ordinary income tax assessments, transfer pricing assessments have a m
Block Assessment and Search Assessment: Complete Legal Guide with Procedures, Case Law & Checklists
Evolution, Statutory Comparison, Procedural Safeguards, and Practical Guidance for Tax Professionals Executive Summary: Two Regimes, One Principle India’s approach to taxing
The Satisfaction Note Doctrine in Income Tax Search Assessments: From Calcutta Knitwears to Jasjit Singh
A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of Procedural Safeguards, Judicial Safeguards, and Practical Implementation Under the Income Tax Act, 1961 Executive Summary: Key Takeaways on the Sa
Recorded Satisfaction in Income Tax Penalty Proceedings: Jurisdictional Requirements Under Sections 271E, 271AAC, and 271AAB
Introduction: Understanding “Satisfaction” as a Foundational Concept In the landscape of income tax penalty proceedings, few concepts are as critical—yet equally misu
Section 96 LARR Act 2013: Income Tax Exemption on Compensation
Executive Summary The application of Section 96 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LAAR Act) to rail
