In a significant development in cheque bounce cases, the Allahabad High Court in 2024 ruled that a demand notice sent via email or WhatsApp is legally valid, provided it meets the conditions under Section 13 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This verdict modernizes legal …
In a significant judgment, the Jharkhand High Court ruled that employers cannot deny pension benefits on the basis of insufficient service or contribution if the delay in reinstatement of an employee—pursuant to a tribunal award—was due to the employer’s own …
In a significant judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that disallowance under Section 143(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be applied when the issue in question is pending adjudication before the Supreme Court. The Division Bench, comprising …
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that it is not mandatory for a complaint under the Negotiable Instruments Act to detail the specific administrative role of company directors in cheque dishonour cases. The verdict reinforces …
In a recent judgement, the ITAT Delhi ruled that, the correct amount of tax should be levied on the correct taxpayer in accordance with the law, and taxpayers must be given the opportunity to rectify honest mistakes made in their …
The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing the high-stakes Goods and Services Tax (GST) dispute involving online gaming companies like Gameskraft. On Day 12 of the proceedings, senior advocate Tarun Gulati presented arguments on behalf of two leading gaming platforms, …
In a landmark development, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed its stance on allowing Input Tax Credit (ITC) for commercial real estate developers on construction expenses for properties intended for lease. On May 20, 2025, a two-judge bench comprising …
In a significant relief to Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, the Bombay High Court has quashed a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him by the Ballard Pier Magistrate Court in connection with a 2019 income tax evasion case. The vacation bench …
In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court granted relief to a taxpayer by allowing an appeal against a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand order. The case highlights the consequences of a GST consultant’s failure to submit a proper response and …
In a landmark ruling that brings significant relief to businesses, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the use of Input Tax Credit (ITC) from the electronic credit ledger (ECrL) to make mandatory pre-deposits in Goods and Services Tax (GST) …
In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime without actual supply of goods or services constitutes fraud and is squarely covered under Section 74 …
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has firmly restricted the scope of scrutiny under Section 61 of the Jharkhand Goods and Services Tax (JGST) Act, 2017. The Court ruled that GST authorities cannot compare declared transaction values with …
In a significant development that reinforces the importance of due process, the Madras High Court has set aside a GST demand order issued against a private construction company, citing a clear violation of the principles of natural justice. The case …
In a significant decision impacting GST litigations, the Uttarakhand High Court in case of Horizon Packs (P.) Ltd. v. Union of India reinforced a key procedural safeguard under the GST law. The Court held that any tax, interest, or penalty demanded through …
Input Tax Credit (ITC) is the cornerstone of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. It ensures that taxes paid on inputs can be offset against tax liability on outputs, thereby avoiding tax cascading and encouraging transparency in the value …
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 …
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 …