Palkhivala Memorial National Tax moot Court competition- Valedictory Ceremony – Saturday, 31 October 2026- Address of Dr. K. Shivaram, Senior Advocate I would like to offer seven suggestions to young lawyers who aspire to build a practice in tax litigation. …

Tax litigation practice-Seven suggestions to young lawyers who aspire to build a practice in tax litigation. Read More »

Tribute to Dr N. A. Palkhivala – A Legal Luminary and an Inspiration to Generations. Dr. N. A. Palkhivala, the recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, was one of the greatest lawyers of the twentieth century. His extraordinary legal acumen, eloquence, …

Tribute to Dr N. A. Palkhivala – A Legal Luminary and an Inspiration to Generations. Read More »

Direct Taxes Finance Bill, 2026 – An overview – A way forward to “Viksit Bharat 2047” Dr. K. Shivaram, Senior Advocate & Shashi Bekal, Advocate   Introduction. The Finance Bill, 2026, assumes special significance in India’s evolving fiscal and economic …

Direct Taxes Finance Bill, 2026 – An overview – A way forward to “Viksit Bharat 2047 Read More »

Introduction. The centenary of The Chamber of Tax Consultants, Mumbai, one of the oldest and most respected professional bodies in the country, is not merely a celebration of longevity but a tribute to a century-long commitment to integrity, excellence, and …

Ethics, Professional Responsibility in Modern Tax Practice and Conventions – Path Forward – by Dr. K. Shivaram, Senior Advocate Read More »

50 years of Journal of the Chamber of Tax Consultants  (Chamber’s Journal) Dr. K. Shivaram, Senior Advocate. Tribute and Vision – Celebrating 50 years of Chamber’s Journal and Charting the path ahead.  (1975 -2025 ) 1. Editorial: A summary of …

50 years of Journal of the Chamber of Tax Consultants (Chamber’s Journal) Read More »

Learned Senior Advocate has made various suggestions for the consideration of the  Hon’ble Chairman and members of the Select Committee of Lok Sabha to examine the Income-tax Bill, 2025, Cell (SCITB CELL). He has divided his suggestions into three parts, i.e. …

Income-Tax Bill, 2025-Suggestions for the consideration of the Hon’ble Chairman and Members of the committee. Read More »

We are pleased to acknowledge that your honour has served this great institution of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) for 23 years with extraordinary dedication, a paragon of integrity and a judicial mind of exceptional insight. We had the …

A Tribute : Hon’ble Shri A.D. Jain, Vice President – a Man with extraordinary dedication, a paragon of integrity and a judicial mind of exceptional insight, he is above all, a truly remarkable human being. Read More »

Dr. K. Shivaram  Senior Advocate. Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) – Appointment of the Honourable Members of the ITAT on a tenure basis of four years and proposed Faceless hearing before the ITAT  will destroy the fabric and independence of the …

Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)-Appointment of the Honourable Members of the ITAT on a tenure basis of four years and proposed Faceless hearing before the ITAT will destroy the fabric and independence of the institution- Tax Bar Associations across the country have to join together and make a Representation to the consideration of the Honourable Prime Minster of India to bring the status of the appointment of Honourable Members of the ITAT as it existed before 2017. Read More »

From the desk of the Editor-in-Chief A Tribute to Late Shri Narayan Varma A great visionary of the tax profession My Senior, Late Shri V. H. Patil Advocate had encouraged me to write for the Bombay Chartered Accountant’s Journal (BCAJ). I had …

A Tribute to Late Shri Narayan Varma Read More »