Key Updates on Tax & Corporate Law: 29 January 2025

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Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST, and Corporate Law – 29 January 2025 Income Tax Update 1: CBDT Notification No. 10/2025 – Key Amendments for Venture Capital Funds, Finance Companies, Retail Schemes, and ETFs in IFSCs The Ministry of Finance, …

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Key Updates on Tax & Corporate-Law: 27 January 2025

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Recent Updates on Income-tax, GST & Corporate Law – January 27, 2025 Income-Tax Update-1: A Sukanya Samriddhi account can be opened by the guardian immediately after the girl child’s birth until she turns 10 years old. The scheme is exclusively …

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Key Updates on Tax & Corporate-Law : 26 January 2025

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Latest Updates on Income-Tax, GST & Corporate-Law: January 26, 2025 Income-Tax Update-1: The Bangalore Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), in the case of Bosch Automotive Electronics, held that the failure to prove benefit alone cannot be accepted …

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Bombay High Court Accepts GST Officials’ Apology for Premature Arrest Before Statement Recording

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The court cautioned the authorities to exercise extreme care in future arrests, ensuring compliance with legal procedures. In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court accepted the unconditional apology submitted by Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department officials for arresting …

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Guidelines for Arrest and Bail under the CGST Act 2017

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GST Instruction No. 1/2025: Guidelines for Arrest & Bail As a critical update to Instruction No. 2/2022-23 GST (Investigation) dated 17 August 2022, the GST Investigation wing has released fresh guidelines regarding arrest and bail for offences punishable under the …

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Latest GST Rate Notifications Issued as per Recommendations of the 55th GST Council

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Multiple GST Notifications on 16 January 2025 Introducing Significant Changes in GST Rates, Exemptions & RCM The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued multiple notifications dated January 16, 2025, implementing the recommendations of the GST Council. …

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West Bengal AAR: Catering Services for In-Patients Not Eligible for GST Exemption

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The AAR ruled that the supply of food by the petitioner constitutes a standalone service outsourced by the hospital and is not directly associated with providing healthcare services. In a significant ruling, the West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) …

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Supreme Court Stays GST Proceedings Against Online Gaming Companies on Centre’s Request

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The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the GST proceedings provides a temporary reprieve for online gaming companies The Supreme Court has temporarily halted Goods and Services Tax (GST) proceedings against 49 online gaming companies, following a request from the Centre. …

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How to File an Application for Rectification of Demand Order Issued for Wrong Availment of ITC as per Notification 22/2024-CT

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Filing of Application for Rectification of Order which was issued for the incorrect claim of ITC under section 16(4) of the CGST Act, but the ITC in question is now valid as per the newly inserted section 16(5) and/or section …

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GST not Applicable on Transfer of Leasehold Rights to 3rd Party in GIDC Land: Gujarat High Court Ruling

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The Gujarat High Court’s landmark judgment on GST on leasehold land transfers offers a pivotal resolution to industries grappling with unjust tax burdens. Industry stakeholders are now awaiting definitive clarity from the Supreme Court and CBIC on this matter. In …

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Clarification on GST Treatment of Vouchers: Circular No 243/37/2024-GST

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CBIC Clarification on GST Treatment of Vouchers The GST treatment of vouchers has raised several questions, leading to confusion and disputes in the trade and industry. Circular No. 243/37/2024-GST dated 31 December 2024 seeks to clarify these issues and provide …

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Patna High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Over GST Registration Cancellation, Highlights Importance of Timely Action

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Reiterating the principle that “the law favours the diligent and not the indolent,” the Court held that the petitioner’s failure to act within the prescribed timelines precluded any claim for relief. The Patna High Court has dismissed a writ petition …

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Supreme Court Ruling on Safari Retreats Nullified: GST Council Recommends Retrospective Amendment to Section 17(5)(d)

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The Supreme Court in case of Safari Retreats Interpreted the term “Plant or Machinery” to include buildings constructed for specific business needs as “Plant”. The GST Council has proposed a significant amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) …

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