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 Orissa High Court has clarified that only one valid GST assessment order can exist for the same financial year. The decision came in the case of Palem Ashok Reddy vs. Commissioner, GST & CX Commissionerate, Rourkela (W.P.(C) …
The Orissa High Court has upheld the authority of the reconstituted search-cum-selection committee to restart the selection process for the post of Judicial Member in the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in Odisha. The court dismissed a legal …
In a significant relief for taxpayers, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a tax-cum-penalty demand imposed under Section 129 of the CGST Act, citing that intent to evade tax (mens rea) is mandatory for such penalties to sustain. The Court …
In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has ruled that issuing notices solely through email does not constitute valid service, especially when it denies an opportunity for the recipient to respond. The order comes as a major relief to Roop Rajat Exports, …
In a significant judgment safeguarding taxpayer rights, the Madras High Court has ruled that tax authorities must issue at least one reminder notice via Registered Post Acknowledgement Due (RPAD) or other valid modes specified under Section 169 of the GST Act, before …
In a significant development for India’s GST framework, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued clear guidelines on the appeal, review, and revision process for Orders-in-Original (O-I-Os) passed by Common Adjudicating Authorities (CAAs) in cases investigated by the Directorate General of GST …
Advocate, Associate Arrested for Running Fake GST Firms and Issuing Bogus Bills New Delhi, June 2025:Â In a major crackdown on GST fraud, the Delhi Police have arrested two individuals, including an advocate, for allegedly operating a racket of fake GST-registered …
In a major relief to taxpayers, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order that stayed coercive recovery proceedings under GST law, pending adjudication of multiple overlapping Show Cause Notices (SCNs). The top court refused to interfere with …
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 …