Section38
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 22

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 11 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance Cited by 1 provision

Section 38 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 22. Amendment of section 22. 38. In section 22 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), for the word, brackets, figure and letter "sub-section (1)(b)", the words, brackets, figure and letters "sub-section (1)(b) and (c)" shall be substituted.

Amendment of section 22.

38. In section 22 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), for the word, brackets, figure and letter "sub-section (1)(b)", the words, brackets, figure and letters "sub-section (1)(b) and (c)" shall be substituted.

Section 38, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

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Questions about Section 38

What does Section 38 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 38 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 22". Amendment of section 22. 38. In section 22 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), for the word, brackets, figure and letter "sub-section (1)(b)", the words, brackets, figure and letters "sub-section (1)(b) and (c)" shall be substituted.

How do I find court cases under Section 38 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 2026 38, section 38 Finance Act 2026, section 38 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 38 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 22 (Amendment of section 274), Income-tax Act 22 (Income from house property), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2026 as Act 4 of 2026. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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