In a significant judgment impacting the digital privacy and competition landscape, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has partly upheld the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) findings against WhatsApp, while setting aside the ban that prohibited the platform from sharing user data with …
A significant tax dispute with wide implications for India’s aviation and maintenance industries has reached the Supreme Court. The case revolves around whether IGST can be levied on aircraft parts and engines sent abroad for repair and subsequently re-imported. The Customs Department’s …
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Authority for Clarification and Advance Rulings, Karnataka v. Skyline Construction & Housing Pvt. Ltd. (Civil Appeal No. 8318 of 2011, decided on 1 November 2025) has brought much-needed clarity to the issue of double taxation in works …
In a stern rebuke, the Supreme Court of India directed a man accused of threatening a court-appointed woman lawyer with a pistol during a local commission visit to surrender before jail authorities. The bench, led by Justice Surya Kant, came …
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently reaffirmed an important principle governing Section 41(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 — that an addition on account of remission or cessation of liability cannot be sustained in the absence of …
In a significant ruling that brings clarity to capital gains reinvestment timelines, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai has held that making the investment payment within two years from the date of sale is sufficient to claim Section 54F …
Justice Surya Kant, who is set to take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on 23 November 2025, brings with him a judicial legacy marked by bold constitutional reasoning, administrative reform, and empathy toward citizen rights. Hailing from Hisar, Haryana, he …
In a landmark ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed the supremacy of Article 265 of the Constitution of India, declaring that the limitation period prescribed under the GST laws does not apply to refunds of amounts collected without authority of law. The Court, in Nspira …
A charitable trust filed its return of income claiming exemption under Sections 11 and 12 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer (AO) denied the exemption on the technical ground that the trust’s audit report in Form 10B was not submitted along with …
In a significant ruling, the Delhi ITAT has quashed a reassessment initiated under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act after finding that approval under Section 151 was granted by the Commissioner instead of the Joint Commissioner — the competent authority …
In a significant development for the Indian judiciary, Justice Surya Kant has been formally appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). The announcement was made by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who confirmed that President Droupadi Murmu has exercised her …
In a significant relief to a retired government employee, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Cochin Bench, quashed a penalty imposed for “misreporting of income” under Section 270A(9) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Tribunal held that a bona fide and fully disclosed claim …
In a landmark judgment dated October 28, 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court’s ruling allowing a refund of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) of GST Compensation Cess. Background The assessee was engaged in the export of manufactured goods. The inputs used in …
In a significant ruling under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, the Gujarat High Court granted bail to a taxpayer accused under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. The case, reported as 2025 (10) TMI 1069 – …
In a landmark ruling that could reshape India’s digital-asset landscape, the Madras High Court has held that cryptocurrency qualifies as a form of “intangible property” under Indian law. The decision, delivered by Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, aligns India with global judicial thinking in jurisdictions such …
Supreme Court to decide if assigning leasehold rights amounts to land transfer or taxable GST supply. Court To Clarify Key Question On Leasehold Transfers In a matter with far-reaching implications for real estate and taxation, the Supreme Court of India has agreed …
The Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR), Punjab, has upheld a significant decision clarifying that TR-6 challans cannot be used to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the GST regime. The ruling emphasizes that only system-recognized documents, such as the Bill of Entry, …
The classification of service apartments under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has been a matter of frequent dispute, particularly regarding whether such constructions should be treated as residential or commercial buildings. The distinction holds significant tax implications, as GST …
In a significant ruling that clarifies the evidentiary value of income tax documents in employment and compensation disputes, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a firm’s income-tax records cannot be relied upon as standalone proof of an employee’s …
Even small slip-ups in GST compliance can trigger hefty penalties, leaving businesses under pressure. One common issue is missing the biltee number (consignment note number) on invoices. In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India stepped in to provide relief, allowing businesses …