The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling in Louisiana v. Callais did not strike down Section 2, but it sharply narrowed how the law can be used in redistricting cases. In a decision issued on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Court ruled that Louisiana’s SB8 congressional map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander because the Voting Rights Act did not require the state to create an additional majority-Black district. What
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling in Louisiana v. Callais did not strike down Section 2, but it sharply narrowed how the law can be used in redistricting cases. In a decision issued on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Court ruled that Louisiana’s SB8 congressional map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander because the Voting Rights Act did not require the state to create an additional majority-Black district. What
If you’ve filed your income tax return and are still waiting for your refund, you’re not alone. Many taxpayers in India experience refund delays even months after filing. The good news is that under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the government must pay interest on delayed refunds provided the delay isn’t caused by the taxpayer. The interest rate is fixed at 0.5% per month or 6% per annum, calculated as simple interest on the refundable amount. Interest begins from
If you’ve filed your income tax return and are still waiting for your refund, you’re not alone. Many taxpayers in India experience refund delays even months after filing. The good news is that under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the government must pay interest on delayed refunds provided the delay isn’t caused by the taxpayer. The interest rate is fixed at 0.5% per month or 6% per annum, calculated as simple interest on the refundable amount. Interest begins from
The clock is ticking for taxpayers who are required to file their income tax audit reports for the financial year 2024–25. The deadline has been set for September 30, 2025, and unlike in some past years, the Income Tax Department has not announced any extension. For companies, proprietorships, and firms whose accounts must be audited, filing the audit report on time is not just a compliance requirement—it is essential to avoid hefty penalties unde
The clock is ticking for taxpayers who are required to file their income tax audit reports for the financial year 2024–25. The deadline has been set for September 30, 2025, and unlike in some past years, the Income Tax Department has not announced any extension. For companies, proprietorships, and firms whose accounts must be audited, filing the audit report on time is not just a compliance requirement—it is essential to avoid hefty penalties unde
The government extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025–26 by one day, from September 15 to September 16, 2025. However, many taxpayers still missed this revised cut-off. If you are among them, there is no need to panic, as the Income Tax Department allows belated returns to be filed until December 31, 2025. A belated return refers to an ITR filed after the due date. Accord
The government extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025–26 by one day, from September 15 to September 16, 2025. However, many taxpayers still missed this revised cut-off. If you are among them, there is no need to panic, as the Income Tax Department allows belated returns to be filed until December 31, 2025. A belated return refers to an ITR filed after the due date. Accord