In the case of Tvl. Sakthi Murugan Lorry Service v. Deputy State Tax Officer, decided by the Madras High Court on 8 May 2025, the Court examined the validity of an assessment order passed under the GST regime where the only mode of service of the …
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has held that digital marketing services fall under the category of “business” and not “profession” for the purposes of Income Tax Act provisions. Consequently, the threshold for compulsory tax audit under Section 44AB will be ₹1 crore (now ₹5 …
In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that a retired partner remains jointly and severally liable for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) dues of a partnership firm if the retirement is not formally intimated …
In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Lucknow Bench, has held that a notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act by a non-jurisdictional Assessing Officer (AO) is void ab initio, even if based on Annual Information Return (AIR) data. The Tribunal clarified …
In a significant ruling impacting GST litigation in case of Tata Play Ltd vs. Sales Tax Officer, the Delhi High Court has held that the limitation period for issuing a Show Cause Notice (SCN) under Section 73(2) of the CGST Act is to be …
In a significant ruling dated 15 July 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed the Andhra Pradesh High Court to reconsider a review petition filed by M/s Godway Funicrafts, challenging the imposition of a 100% penalty under Section 74 of the CGST Act, 2017. The core issue …
In a significant and clarifying judgment, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai Bench, has ruled that long-term capital loss (LTCL) from the sale of shares can be validly set off against long-term capital gain (LTCG) arising from a slump sale, provided …
In a pivotal judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that an accused in a GST fraud case cannot be denied bail under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act solely on the basis that the …
In a decisive ruling on July 21, 2025, the Patna High Court in M/s Maharaj Ji Enterprises vs. Union of India reaffirmed that prior GST registration cancellation does not automatically bar an applicant from obtaining fresh GST registration. The Court clarified that any rejection of …
In a landmark ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) order granting Section 80G approval to a Raipur-based charitable society, emphasizing that valid registration under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is sufficient for eligibility under Section 80G. Background of the …
Health is wealth — and now, it can help you save on taxes too! Under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961, individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) can claim deductions on health insurance premiums and preventive health check-ups. 👤 …
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allows individual taxpayers and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) to claim deductions from their gross total income by investing or spending in specified avenues. The maximum deduction limit under Section 80C is ₹1.5 lakh …
When it comes to calculating taxable income, salaried individuals often overlook the various allowances that are exempt under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Among these, Section 10(14) plays a crucial role in offering tax relief through specific exemptions granted by employers. This section …
In a growing outcry across Gujarat, traders have accused both Central and State GST officers of grossly misusing Section 67(1) of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, leading to harassment, fear, and alleged extortion under the guise of inspections. Allegations …
The Delhi High Court, in an order dated May 29, 2025, has held that a minor—even an orphaned minor—is treated as an “individual” under the Income Tax Act, and therefore, their income is assessable separately in their own name. 🧾 Key Holdings of …
In a significant ruling dated 20 June 2025, the Madras High Court reaffirmed the importance of effective service of notices under the GST law. The case, titled Tvl. Metro Computers vs Deputy State Tax Officer (W.P. No. 15793 of 2025), dealt with the issue of ex-parte GST …
Telangana High Court Grants Interim Relief to NRSC in GST Dispute In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has granted interim relief to the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in a pending GST liability case. The court has directed tax authorities to refrain from taking …
Kerala becomes the first Indian state to implement a fully digital adjudication process for State GST matters. In a major digital governance initiative, the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Department of Kerala has introduced a pilot project for ‘Faceless Adjudication’, starting August 1, …
In a significant ruling, the High Court has strongly cautioned against passing ex parte GST assessment orders based solely on notices uploaded on the GST portal. The decision came in response to a writ petition filed by a taxpayer company …
The Karnataka High Court, in a significant ruling, has clarified that directors disqualified under Section 164(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 can be barred from serving as directors in all companies, not just the company that is in default. The Court further upheld that …