Rule 12E of Income Tax Rules does not confine CBDT’s powers to only authorize NFAC Officers for purposes u/s 142(1): Delhi

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea urging the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood within two months. The plea argues that the current status of the region as a Union Territory undermines its democratic institutions and violates the rights of its citizens. The petitioners stressed that statehood should be restored to ensure local governance and democratic representation. The central government, however, has maintained that the Union Territory status is necessary for security reasons. The case is set to reopen debates on the political and legal future of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on autonomy and governance.