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S. 132A: Powers-Requisition of books of account-Warrant of authorisation-Cash and silver from Police authorities-Pendency of appeal before High Court-Writ petition dismissed. [S. 132 Art. 226]

Rupam Rajendra Gorecha v. DIT (2026) 310 Taxman 561 (MP)(HC)

S. 119: Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Delay in filing of return-Rejection of application-Delay was condoned-Department was to be directed to open window on E-filing Portal for said period to enable assessee to upload return of income.[S.119(2)(b), 139, Art. 226]

Teksons (P.) Ltd. v. Chief CIT (2026) 310 Taxman 647 (Bom)(HC)

S. 119 : Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Return of income-Delay of five years-Refunds-Non-issuance of a notice under section 148 does not create any right for the assessee to get delay condoned beyond the time limit fixed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, as both provisions are separate and distinct [S.119(2)(b), 139, 148, Art. 226]

Suresh Velu Ellathukalathil v. PCIT (2026) 310 Taxman 711 (Ker)(HC)

S. 119: Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Condonation of delay-Co-operative society-Pendency of application for condonation of delay by the Chief Commissioner-Directed to decide the application expeditiously-If delay was condoned, assessee was to be permitted to file return under section 139, and if not, assessee could challenge order.[S.80P,119(2)(b), 139,143(1), 250, Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983, Art. 226]

Santhankulam Taluk Teachers Cooperative Thrift and Credit Society TB69 v. Chief CIT (2026) 310 Taxman 163 (Mad)(HC)

S. 119: Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Undertaking-Development of Special Economic Zone-Delay of 87 days-rejection of application to condone delay by Principal Commissioner was not tenable-Order passed by Principal Commissioner was quashed and set aside, and he was to be directed to pass a fresh de novo order condoning the delay occurred in filing return of income. [S.44AB,119(2)(b), 143(1), Art. 226]

Rar Properties v. PCIT (2026) 310 Taxman 251 (Guj)(HC)

S. 119 : Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Charitable trust-Delay of 31 days in filing Form N0 10B-Registration-Order rejecting the application for condonation of delay was quashed and set aside. [S.12AA, 119(2)(b), Art. 226]

Model Action for Rural Change v. CIT(E)(2026) 310 Taxman 592 (Bom)(HC)

S. 119: Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Delay of 42 days-Order rejecting the application was set aside-Directed the CIT(E) to decide the application for condonation of delay. [S.11, 12,12AA, 119(2), 143(1), 154,Art. 226]

Shri Jain Dehrasar Upasraya ane Sadharan v. CIT (E) (2026) 310 Taxman 641 (Guj)(HC)

S. 119 : Central Board of Direct Taxes-Instructions-Circular-Property held for charitable purposes-Delay of 32 days in filing Form 10B-Delay was condoned-Order rejecting the application was set aside-Token cost of Rs 5000 was imposed. [S.11, 119(2)(b), Art. 226]

Bangarababu Educational and Charitable Trust v. ADIT(2026) 310 Taxman 97 (Mad)(HC)

S. 119: Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Delay in filing of return-Carry forward and set off of business losses-Rejection of application by CBDT-High Court condoned the delay-Losses are allowed to be carried forward-SLP of revenue dismissed on account of delay of 162 days.[S. 72, 119(2)(b), 139 (4), Art. 136]

CBDT v. Technovaa Plastic Industries (P.) Ltd. (2026) 310 Taxman 176 (SC) Editorial : Technovaa Plastic Industries (P.) Ltd. v. CBDT (2026) 184 Taxmann.com 446 (Guj)(HC)

S. 115JB : Book profit-Capital profit on sale of fixed assets of assessee company cannot be directly credited to Reserves & Surplus and must be routed through Profit & Loss Account for computing book profits-Reworking of profits under section 115JB and assessing tax on ground that profit on sale of Fixed Assets credited to capital reserve by assessee was to be treated as normal profit for arriving at book profits under section 115JB was justified.[S.260A]

PVP Corporate Parks (P.) Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2026) 310 Taxman 456 (Mad)(HC)