In the realm of financial transactions, cheques are a commonly used instrument to ensure payment security. However, issues often arise when a cheque, particularly a security cheque, gets dishonoured. A widely debated question is whether the dishonour of a security cheque can attract …
Issuing a blank cheque, where only the signature is affixed and all other particulars are left blank, is a common practice in many business and personal transactions in India. While this might seem risky at first glance, Indian law has laid …
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has emphasized that winding-up proceedings under the Companies Act should be transferred to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) if they have not reached an irreversible stage. The division bench comprising …
Starting April 1, 2025, the Government of India has implemented significant amendments to the Negotiable Instruments Act, focusing on cheque bounce cases. These updated rules aim to reduce financial fraud, increase accountability, and protect honest recipients of cheques. Here’s a comprehensive …
A cheque bounce notice is a crucial legal document issued under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, when a cheque issued for payment is dishonoured due to insufficient funds or other reasons. This notice serves as the formal intimation …
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 step toward enhancing the digital infrastructure of financial services and combating money laundering, the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance has officially permitted five prominent Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to conduct Aadhaar-based authentication. This authorization …
In a significant move to streamline tax administration, the Income Tax (I-T) Department has set an ambitious goal to resolve over 2 lakh tax disputes, involving a disputed amount of ₹10 lakh crore, at the first appeal level during the …
The Union Government informed the Supreme Court that the scope of review petitions challenging the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgment—which upheld key provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002—must be confined to two specific issues flagged during the admission stage. …
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has declared a reassessment notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act as invalid, citing non-compliance with the mandatory provisions of Section 151(1) of the Act. The judgment was delivered in …
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 …
Introduction to Summary Suits under Order 37 CPC Summary suits, governed by Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), provide a fast-track litigation mechanism for cases involving liquidated demands, promissory notes, bills of exchange, and written contracts. This procedure helps …
Chartered Accountants and legal experts seek relief for procedural lapses under Registrar of Firms regulations In a significant move aimed at supporting the ease of doing business in Maharashtra, a group of chartered accountants and legal professionals—operating under the BJP …