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Kerala High Court Refuses To Interfere With Income Tax Dept's Seizure Of Rs 1 Crore From CPI(M) During 2024 General Elections

Update / Judgement Date

02 May 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Income Tax

Kerala High Court stayed income tax proceedings against CPI(M), noting the special tax treatment granted to political parties under Section 13A of Income Tax Act. The interim order balances the tax authority's jurisdiction with statutory protections for political organizations, directing both parties to submit detailed arguments on the applicability of exemptions to the party's specific financial transactions and sources of income.