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 a significant tax ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a bona fide belief combined with the genuineness of a transaction constitutes a valid “reasonable cause” under Section 273B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, thereby preventing the …
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 …
On May 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in the Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL) insolvency case, significantly redefining the scope and application of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. By overturning the 2020 ruling of …
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 …
In a recent landmark judgment, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate gratuitous passengers, such as porters or labourers, travelling in goods vehicles. The judgment was passed by Justice Satyen Vaidya in …
In a significant ruling under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a minor typographical error in a statutory demand notice does not invalidate proceedings for cheque dishonour. The decision came …
In a significant ruling, the Gauhati High Court has upheld a refund of income tax deducted from the salary of a Border Security Force (BSF) officer belonging to a Scheduled Tribe community. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi …
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 …
The Kerala High Court has declined to interfere with the Income Tax Department’s seizure of Rs 1 crore from the bank account of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Thrissur District Committee. The funds were frozen in the Bank …
In a landmark judgment, the Orissa High Court has reaffirmed that individual legal practitioners are exempt from the levy of service tax and GST for legal services provided under specific conditions. This decision came in the case of Shivananda Ray …
In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court has ruled that an Assessing Officer (AO) cannot pass a best judgment assessment under Section 144 of the Income Tax Act without assigning proper reasons for rejecting an assessee’s detailed response. Failure …