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 …
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has quashed a tax demand of ₹88,64,550.50 raised under the CGST/BGST regime, citing non-compliance with mandatory legal procedures outlined in Section 67 of the CGST/BGST Act, 2017 and Section 100 of the …
Fake GST Registration: In a determined move to enhance revenue collection and meet the ambitious target of Rs 51,000 crore for the current financial year, the Telangana Commercial Taxes Department has initiated a strong crackdown on fake GST registrations and …
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 04/2025-GST dated 02.05.2025, establishing a formal Grievance Redressal Mechanism for GST registration applications allocated to the Central Jurisdiction. This move follows Instruction No. 03/2025 dated 17.04.2025, which laid out a standardized process …
In a significant move aimed at supporting the trading community, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the Delhi government will soon introduce a one-time Goods and Services Tax (GST) amnesty scheme. The announcement was made during a major conference organised …
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has emphasized that Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities must approach requests for adjournment of personal hearings on medical grounds with empathy. The Court highlighted that adverse orders should not be passed …
In a significant ruling reinforcing taxpayer rights under GST law, the Delhi High Court has directed the unblocking of the Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL) of an enterprise after the statutory period of one year had elapsed. The judgment is based …