In a significant ruling on May 29, 2025, the Allahabad High Court dismissed Patanjali Ayurved’s plea challenging a ₹273.5 crore penalty under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act. The judgment delivers a strong message on tax compliance and the …
As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 kicks off, tax experts are urging taxpayers—especially businesses and professionals—to pay close attention to the reconciliation of their Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns with income tax …
The Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), in a significant decision in Case No. TN/16/ARA/2025 dated 07.05.2025, has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on collections towards corpus fund, sinking fund, or capital contributions made by Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) for future services such …
In a significant development for GST-registered businesses, the Madras High Court has directed the GST authorities to consider a representation filed by M/s A. J. Power Center seeking the unblocking of its Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL). The ledger had been blocked under Rule 86A …
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has quashed a tax demand issued against Grasim Industries Ltd., citing lack of due diligence and improper application of mind by the income tax department. The judgment came in the matter titled Grasim Industries …
In a major development for the financial sector, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks have reached a consensus to levy 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on service charges arising from co-lending arrangements. This GST will likely apply to 0.5%–1% of the total …
In a significant judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution should not be entertained when there is an effective alternative statutory remedy available under the CGST Act, unless extraordinary circumstances are clearly established. The ruling came in the …
In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Allahabad High Court has held that GST authorities must issue a well-reasoned and self-contained final order, even if the taxpayer fails …
In a significant move towards tax reform, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet representatives from India Inc on May 27 to deliberate on the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. The high-level meeting aims to accelerate efforts to streamline the Goods and Services Tax …
Solapur, Maharashtra (India): In a significant breakthrough in the fight against GST fraud, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has arrested a Solapur-based lawyer, Sajid Ahmed Sheikh, for orchestrating a large-scale fake GST invoice scam worth over Rs. 100 crore. This high-profile case has …
A recent World Bank study has revealed that Pakistan’s General Sales Tax (GST) is the largest marginal contributor to the country’s increasing poverty levels. The report, titled “The Effects of Taxes and Transfers on Inequality and Poverty in Pakistan”, underscores how …
In a major move toward formalizing India’s vast informal economy, the Government of India has launched a nationwide campaign to bring street food vendors, local shops, and other small-scale businesses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Government Pushes …
The upcoming GST Council meeting, expected to take place in New Delhi, is set to address significant issues such as GST rate rationalisation and the future of the compensation cess, according to top government sources. The meeting, anticipated in the coming weeks, is …
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has recently issued a crucial advisory highlighting mandatory reporting of payment voucher details in GSTR-1, effective from the return period of May 2025. This update brings renewed focus on Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) compliance and the …
The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing the high-stakes Goods and Services Tax (GST) dispute involving online gaming companies like Gameskraft. On Day 12 of the proceedings, senior advocate Tarun Gulati presented arguments on behalf of two leading gaming platforms, …
In a landmark development, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed its stance on allowing Input Tax Credit (ITC) for commercial real estate developers on construction expenses for properties intended for lease. On May 20, 2025, a two-judge bench comprising …
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court granted relief to a taxpayer by allowing an appeal against a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand order. The case highlights the consequences of a GST consultant’s failure to submit a proper response and …
In a landmark ruling that brings significant relief to businesses, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the use of Input Tax Credit (ITC) from the electronic credit ledger (ECrL) to make mandatory pre-deposits in Goods and Services Tax (GST) …
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime without actual supply of goods or services constitutes fraud and is squarely covered under Section 74 …
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has firmly restricted the scope of scrutiny under Section 61 of the Jharkhand Goods and Services Tax (JGST) Act, 2017. The Court ruled that GST authorities cannot compare declared transaction values with …