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September 26, 2026   Case Laws Income Tax
Compulsory acquisition compensation for rural agricultural land remains exempt from income tax, preventing short-term capital-gain treatment.
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Recorded cash sales during demonetisation cannot be taxed twice when books and stock records are accepted.
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Section 50 safeguards require an independent search choice, while prolonged NDPS detention may justify bail despite prima facie evidence.
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September 26, 2026   Case Laws Customs
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Understanding "Shall" as "May" in Rule 20(2): Flexibility Over Mandate Based on Legislative Intent.

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VAT and Sales Tax August 13, 2019 Case Laws HC
Whether the expression ‘shall’ partakes the character of ‘may’ depends upon the intent of legislation, which requires to be achieved not only from the phraseology of the provision, but considering its nature, design and the consequences. Applying this principle, the word ‘shall’ used in rule 20(2) requires to be read as ‘may’
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