Adv Aditya Narayan 
In a significant ruling safeguarding taxpayer rights and reinforcing judicial scrutiny over reassessment proceedings, the Calcutta High Court in Vikas Rungta v. ITO quashed the reassessment initiated under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Court observed that the reopening …
In a significant decision reinforcing the importance of reasoned adjudication, the Himachal Pradesh High Court recently set aside an order passed by the appellate authority rejecting an appeal on grounds of delay without offering proper reasoning for denial of condonation. …
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court reaffirmed the importance of adherence to principles of natural justice in tax adjudication. The Court held that any order passed without considering the assessee’s reply or providing an opportunity for personal hearing …
In a significant ruling for exporters under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Gujarat High Court has held that the non-submission of Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRC) alone cannot be a ground to reject Input Tax Credit (ITC) refund under Rule 89 …
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court clarified that the time granted to the assessee to respond to a notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act must be excluded while calculating the limitation period for passing the …
In a significant judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that assessment proceedings pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) shall be deemed to be pending before the Assessing Officer (AO) for the purpose of granting retrospective benefit under …
In a significant ruling that reinforces the gravity of GST-related offences, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that cases involving fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims—where the prescribed punishment exceeds two years—must be tried as warrant cases under the Code of …
In a significant move to enhance compliance efficiency and promote digital governance, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified Notification No. G.S.R. 452(E) dated July 9, 2025, introducing key changes to the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014. The amendment will come into force …
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court held that insolvency proceedings under IBC cannot be used to escape tax scrutiny. It clarified that reassessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act remains valid even after CIRP approval, especially …
In a significant GST ruling, the Supreme Court held that the July 2022 amendment to Rule 89(4) is substantive and cannot be applied retrospectively. The Court remanded the issue of Circular No. 125/2019’s legality to the High Court, raising key …
In a landmark ruling, the Gujarat High Court quashed multiple income tax penalties against Technovaa Plastic Industries, reinforcing legal protection for companies under approved IBC resolution plans. This judgment highlights critical safeguards against arbitrary penalties, particularly under Section 270A of …
Bengaluru, India – July 2025: In a significant crackdown on GST fraud, the Karnataka Commercial Taxes Department has exposed a massive inter-State fake billing racket involving bogus Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims worth ₹39 crore. The primary accused, identified as Kailash Bishnoi from Jalore …
New Delhi: The Delhi Government is reportedly preparing to introduce a one-time tax amnesty scheme aimed at settling legacy disputes related to Value-Added Tax (VAT), excise, and service tax, which predate the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2017. According to sources in …
With the ITR filing deadline extended to September 15, 2025, for non-audit cases, taxpayers must exercise caution while claiming deductions. The Income Tax Department is adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards false or ineligible claims in the Income Tax Return (ITR). Avoiding such errors …
Gujarat High Court judgment delivered today (July 8, 2025) in the case of Marcowagon Retail Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors ⚖️ Case Overview Parties & Supply Context: Marcowagon Retail exported goods (sports apparel) from Gurugram to Mundra …
A Section 8 Company, registered under the Companies Act, 2013, is formed for charitable or not-for-profit purposes such as promoting commerce, art, science, education, sports, research, social welfare, etc. While these companies are non-profit in nature, they are not automatically …
The Supreme Court has recently delivered landmark GST rulings, providing major relief to taxpayers. Key verdicts include allowing pre-deposit for GST appeals through Input Tax Credit, restricting arbitrary blocking of credit ledgers, and upholding dual taxation on digital services. These …
Ranchi, July 7: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against four individuals for their alleged involvement in a massive ₹734 crore GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud. The chargesheet was submitted before the Special Court under the Prevention …
In a major relief for Go Digit General Insurance, the Bombay High Court has set aside a ₹170 crore tax demand raised by the Chennai South Commissionerate of GST & Central Excise. The court has also ordered a fresh hearing …
In a significant ruling, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has clarified that a reference to the District Valuation Officer (DVO) under Section 142A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, can only be made during the …