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LatestCorporate Compliance 13 October 2026

Bombay HC Says IT Dept Can File Without Certified Copy

Bombay High Court ruled the Income Tax department can file its 2026 ROC returns using a digitally signed order without waiting for a certified copy. The decision treats a valid digital signature as sufficient proof, easing filing timelines.

The Bombay High Court clarified that the IT department does not need to wait for a certified copy of a digitally signed order before filing its 2026 ROC returns. A valid digital signature is deemed sufficient, streamlining compliance.

  • No certified copy required for ROC filing
  • Digital signature accepted as proof
  • Filing deadline remains 2026

Read the full judgment here.

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