The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ITAT criticized the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax PCIT for unnecessary revision of an assessment order where the disallowance of expenses…
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The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ITAT criticized the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax PCIT for unnecessary revision of an assessment order where the disallowance of expenses…
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Kerala High Court dismissed an unnecessary defamation case against press and media persons, emphasizing the need to protect journalistic freedom. The court ruled that defamation…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that bail can be automatically canceled if the accused violates any conditions set during the grant of bail. The decision affirms the legal…
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The Karnataka High Court upheld the sanctity of orders issued by the Income Tax Settlement Commission. The court noted that any interference with these orders should be minimal…
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The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ITAT criticized the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax PCIT for unnecessary revision of an assessment order where the disallowance of expenses…
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