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No Prosecution of Chartered Accountant for Issuing Form 15CB Certificates Without Knowledge of Forgery

The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of The Deputy Director upheld the judgment by the Hon’ble Madras High Court in the case of Murali Krishna Chakrala which held that the Petitioner, a Chartered Accountant, who issued Form 15CB certificates to client entities without knowledge of forged documents or fraudulent intent, is not a conspirator and is discharged from prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”). The Court allowed his discharge while giving liberty to the prosecution to examine him as a witness.

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Important Key Points about the New Income Tax Bill, 2025

The New Income Tax Bill, 2025 set to take effect from April 1, 2026, represents a comprehensive overhaul of the existing tax framework. It consists of 536 clauses, 16 schedules, and 23 chapters, introducing significant changes to streamline and modernize tax administration. Key shifts include the introduction of a “tax year” concept, retention of the old tax regime with existing deductions, and the establishment of a new tax regime with updated rates. The bill delegates more powers…