In a major relief for taxpayers, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has streamlined the documentation process for availing benefits under the GST Amnesty Scheme 2025. Taxpayers applying for interest and penalty waivers no longer need to wait for the …
In a significant relief for taxpayers under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Allahabad High Court has quashed a penalty imposed on Exch. Therm Engineering Company under Section 129(3) of the Uttar Pradesh GST Act, 2017, citing procedural …
In a significant judgment reinforcing the principles of natural justice, the Bombay High Court has quashed a GST refund recovery order issued against Power Engineering (India) Private Ltd, a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU). The Court held that the order …
In a significant judgment benefiting small business owners, the Madras High Court has directed the GST department to reopen the GST portal to allow the filing of pending returns. The relief was granted after a petitioner’s GST registration was cancelled …
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court set aside a ₹1.5 crore GST demand order against M/s Jai Optical, citing the department’s failure to consider a legitimate request for adjournment on medical grounds. In the case titled M/s Jai …
In a significant crackdown on tax evasion, the CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has unearthed a massive fake GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud worth approximately Rs. 7.85 crore. A chartered accountant has been arrested for orchestrating this elaborate scam involving fake GST claims …
In a key judgment reinforcing digital compliance responsibility, the Delhi High Court held that an assessee cannot escape liability by claiming ignorance of a show cause notice (SCN) uploaded on the GST portal, if due diligence was not exercised in …
In a significant development for the hospitality industry, the Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing on appeals challenging the prohibition on mandatory service charges by restaurants and hotels. The appeals, filed by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) …
In a significant judgment, the Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that any orders passed under Rule 96(10) of the CGST Rules, 2017 after its omission on October 8, 2024, are invalid due to the absence of a saving clause. This …
In a significant judgment impacting GST compliance, the Telangana High Court has ruled that unsigned GST showcause notices and demand orders are invalid and unenforceable under law. A two-judge bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara delivered …
In recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged across India — individuals with no involvement in business or taxation are receiving hefty GST notices. From daily wage workers to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), many innocent citizens are being dragged into legal …
In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability in the indirect taxation system, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a strong directive to all Goods and Services Tax (GST) field formations across India. This …
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Vijay and Company, thereby confirming the ₹35 lakh GST liability imposed under Section 73 of the CGST/DGST Act. The court rejected the plea to quash the adjudication order, …
In a significant judgment reinforcing procedural compliance under GST laws, the Allahabad High Court has quashed the assessment and subsequent appellate orders against M/S Xestion Advisor Private Limited, a management consultancy firm, due to the failure of tax authorities to issue a mandatory notice …
The Central Government informed the Supreme Court that it does not differentiate between games of skill and games of chance when it comes to the application of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming. According to the Centre, all …
In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi, has clarified that the over-the-counter sale of food and beverages within cinema complexes does not attract service tax. The tribunal emphasized that such transactions are primarily …
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that granting bail is the norm, even in cases involving alleged offences under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, unless there are extraordinary circumstances justifying denial. The …
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not admissible on expenses incurred for the buyback of shares. This decision was delivered in the case of M/s. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers …
The Supreme Court of India is set to commence final hearings on May 5, 2025, in the high-stakes Goods and Services Tax (GST) dispute concerning the online gaming industry. The outcome of this landmark case could significantly shape the regulatory …
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has held that GST authorities cannot alter their stand after verifying goods and invoices during transit. The ruling came in the case M/S Maa Kamakhya Trader vs. Additional Commissioner Grade 2 and Another (WRIT …