GST Penalty Under Rule 86B and Section 129 Challenged: Hundal Traders Files Petition in Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court is currently hearing a significant case involving Hundal Traders, who have challenged a penalty order issued by the State Tax Officer (STO), Mobile Squad-3, Saharanpur. The case, registered as WRIT TAX No. 67 of 2025, raises …

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Bombay High Court Quashes ₹4.83 Cr GST Demand on Goa University: No GST on Affiliation, Migration & Regulatory Fees

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In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court at Goa has quashed a massive GST demand of over ₹4.83 crores raised against Goa University, holding that affiliation, migration, convocation, and similar regulatory fees are not subject to GST. The Division …

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Delhi High Court Quashes Second Reassessment Notice Issued Beyond Limitation Period Under Section 148

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In a significant judgment reinforcing procedural safeguards under income tax law, the Delhi High Court has quashed the second reassessment notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act for being beyond the prescribed limitation period of four years. …

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Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Not Applicable on Voluntary Disclosure and Bonafide Mistake: Rules Chhattisgarh High Court

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In a significant ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act cannot be imposed in cases of voluntary disclosure and bona fide errors. The court clarified that mistakes made without any …

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GST Exemption on Printing & Scanning Services for Exams: Tamil Nadu AAR Ruling

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In a significant ruling on GST exemption, that brings relief to educational service providers, the Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has clarified that specific services related to examinations, such as printing and result processing offered to educational institutions, …

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GST Demand Cannot Be Raised Against a Deceased Person: Allahabad High Court Clarifies Legal Stand in Landmark Ruling

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In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that tax proceedings under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017 cannot be initiated or continued against a deceased person, and no tax demand can be determined without proper …

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Compensation or enhanced compensation received from compulsory acquisition of landed property, including the interest on delayed payment, is to be classified under Capital Gains: Kerala High Court

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In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified that any compensation or enhanced compensation received by an assessee for the compulsory acquisition of landed property will be treated as income under the head ‘Capital Gains’ under the Income …

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Madras High Court Rules Late GSTR-3B Filing Not a Valid Reason to Deny GST ITC After CGST Act Amendment

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In a significant ruling that offers relief to many GST-registered businesses, the Madras High Court has held that the delayed filing of GSTR-3B returns cannot be grounds for denying Input Tax Credit (ITC), following the retrospective amendment to the Central …

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ITAT Mumbai’s Landmark Ruling on LTCG: Why Allotment Date Now Matters More Than Registration Date in Property Sales

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In a significant judgment dated March 24, 2025, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai ruled in favour of a taxpayer, redefining how long-term capital gains (LTCG) are calculated on real estate transactions. The Tribunal held that the date of …

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Calcutta High Court Rules: No GST Penalty for Route Deviation in E-Way Bill if No Tax Evasion

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This court ruling reinforces the principle that penalties under GST must be based on clear evidence of tax evasion, not just procedural deviations like route changes. In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has held that mere deviation from …

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ITC Not Available for Construction of Tailing Dam as It’s Not a Core Business Activity – AAR Rajasthan Ruling

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The Rajasthan Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has ruled that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not available for goods and services used in the construction of a Tailing Dam as it is not considered part of the core business activity. …

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Writ Against Intimation of Tax Ascertainment Under Section 73(5) is Premature Without SCN: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a writ petition challenging an intimation of tax ascertainment under Section 73(5) of the CGST/KGST Act, 2017, is premature if no Show Cause Notice (SCN) under Section 73(1) has been issued. The court …

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Justice Abhay Oka Calls Legal Practice “5-Star Social Work,” Urges Young Lawyers to Take Up Pro Bono Cases

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“Junior lawyers must learn the art of advocacy, proper drafting, and courtroom conduct. Training programs will equip them with these essential skills,” Justice Oka Said said. Justice Abhay Oka of the Supreme Court recently highlighted the importance of pro bono …

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