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The article provides guidelines for Chartered Accountants (CAs) on essential GST compliance checks necessary before signing audit reports to ensure accurate financial disclosures and mitigate risks.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that a co-operative society cannot have its deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i) denied due to clerical mistakes on tax returns. It emphasizes proper evaluation over minor errors.
The Karnataka High Court has clarified that the use of the word 'may' in the GST amnesty notification creates a directory timeline for filing declarations rather than imposing a mandatory obligation. The court directed authorities to reconsider taxpayers' requests pending resolution.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that clicking and sharing photographs of an exam paper via WhatsApp does not breach privacy under the IT Act. This decision highlights the court's interpretation of privacy in digital communication.
The Reserve Bank of India has released draft directions on revised instructions concerning Net Open Position for regulated entities, seeking stakeholder input.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced an amendment regarding the identification of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-UL) and inclusion of government-owned entities in this classification.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a Variable Rate Repo auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility for June 25, 2026, as part of its measures to manage liquidity in the system effectively.
Historical debates on India’s Copyright Act reveal insights into the often-overlooked theme of the reversionary right, raising questions on its relevance in current jurisprudence.
The Registrar of Copyrights has officially registered Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) as a copyright society for sound recordings, a significant move under the Copyright Act, 1957.
The Reserve Bank of India has expanded the rules for Special Non-Residential Rupee Accounts (SNRR) to include transactions from the International Financial Services Centres (IFSC).
The Madras High Court upheld a 14.5% VAT on inter-state sales, ruling that capital goods cannot benefit without being used within the state.
The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal upheld a previous ruling, rejecting a borrower-bank settlement due to non-compliance with a refund order.
The NCLT has admitted an insolvency petition based on acknowledged debt in balance sheets, allowing the bank to proceed with CIRP despite earlier limitation objections.