The Delhi High Court in Engineers India Limited v. Union of India dealt with a crucial challenge concerning the validity of certain Goods and Services Tax (GST) notifications that extended statutory time limits for adjudication under Section 73 of the CGST Act, …
In a landmark ruling safeguarding the rights of honest taxpayers, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the entitlement of bona fide purchasing dealers to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) even when the selling dealer fails to deposit the collected tax with the government. …
In the process of filing GSTR-1, taxpayers often make unintentional errors such as leaving certain tables blank or missing key details. One common issue arises when no value is entered in Table 14, which relates to tax liability adjustments through debit …
The government is actively considering a major reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime by allowing refunds of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) on capital goods in cases of inverted duty structure (IDS). At present, such refunds are restricted only to …
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued an advisory to clarify certain misconceptions circulating about recent changes in the GST return filing process, particularly concerning the Invoice Management System (IMS) and Input Tax Credit (ITC) flow. No Change in ITC Auto-Population Process …
In a significant ruling dated 2 September 2025, the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), New Delhi, held a hotel guilty of profiteering under Section 171 of the CGST Act, 2017. The case arose when the hotel, despite a notified reduction in GST rate …
The Madras High Court in Sharp Tanks & Structurals Pvt. Ltd. v. Deputy Commissioner (GST Appeals) (decided on 17 September 2025) held that the limitation period for filing an appeal under Section 107 of the CGST/TNGST Act begins only from …
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has set aside orders denying Input Tax Credit (ITC) to a purchaser, holding that the taxpayer cannot be penalised when no fault is attributable on their part in complying with GST obligations. …
The Allahabad High Court, in M/s Bala Ji Medical Agency v. State of U.P. (Writ Tax No. 867 of 2025, decided on 2 September 2025), set aside a show-cause notice (SCN) and the consequent order cancelling the petitioner’s GST registration. The Court …
The Karnataka High Court in JSW Steel Limited v. Joint Commissioner of Central Tax & Ors. (W.P. No. 12061 of 2025, decided on 13 August 2025) dealt with a crucial question of natural justice in tax adjudication. The Court examined whether an …
On 1 September 2025, the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant ruling in M/s Rakesh Plastic Furniture & Crockery Emporium v. State of U.P. & Others. The case dealt with the detention of goods and imposition of penalty under Section 129 of the CGST/UPGST Act, …
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court clarified that the limitation period for filing GST appeals under Section 107 of the CGST Act begins only when the order is effectively communicated to the assessee. Mere uploading of the order …
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to introduce a new advanced invoice management system aimed at addressing one of the biggest challenges faced by businesses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime—mismatch notices. Objective of the …
The Calcutta High Court in the case of Dinesh Biswas v. State of West Bengal & Ors. (WPA No. 1737 of 2025, decided on 2 September 2025) examined the legality of cancellation of GST registration on account of non-filing of returns. The …
The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Khurja Scrap Trading Company vs. Additional Commissioner Grade-2 (Appeal) & Another (decided on 29 August 2025), examined the validity of initiating proceedings under Section 74 of the CGST Act. The petitioner had availed Input Tax Credit …
The government has rolled out important relaxations linked to GST rate revisions effective from September 22, 2025. These changes aim to simplify compliance for businesses, reduce costs, and make it easier to communicate revised prices to consumers. Here’s a quick …
In a major move to strengthen India’s economy and provide relief to the common man, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced significant GST rate cuts and rationalization measures. These reforms are expected to not only reduce the tax burden on households but also …
Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound framework for resolution of distressed companies and to ensure certainty for resolution applicants by giving them a “clean slate.” A recurring issue, however, has been the …
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recently introduced a landmark change in compliance requirements concerning credit notes and invoices. This significant reform removes the long-standing requirement to link every credit note with a specific invoice number. The move …
The recent decision to exempt retail life and health insurance premiums from Goods and Services Tax (GST) has sparked interest among policyholders across India. On the surface, it looks like a huge win for consumers—after all, insurance premiums earlier attracted …