ITAT Chennai denied registration to Agastya Gurukulam Public Charitable Trust under Section 12AB, citing lack of formal education and recognized curriculum. The Tribunal upheld the Commissioner’s finding that the trust's activities did not meet the criteria for advancing education or relieving the poor as defined in the Income-tax Act.

The ITAT ruled that payments made by the assessee, a registered educational society, to the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in London for books and fees were valid applications of income in India, as all benefits were utilized exclusively for Indian students.

The ITAT ruled on a case involving Gujarat State Financial Services Ltd. regarding a ₹3.57 crore CSR donation to the Mukhyamantri Shree Swachchta Nidhi Gujarat. Initially, the assessee claimed a deduction under Section 80G, which the authorities disallowed, stating CSR donations were not eligible. However, the Tribunal found the donation qualifies under Section 80G and allowed the deduction.