In a significant ruling reinforcing taxpayer protections, the Chhattisgarh High Court has held that service tax paid during the course of investigation or inquiry must be refunded once it is conclusively found that no tax liability exists. The Court clarified …
Nearly nine years after the 2016 demonetisation exercise, the Rajasthan High Court has firmly refused to allow the exchange or deposit of old ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes, declaring them completely valueless. The ruling came in connection with petitions involving demonetised currency worth ₹3.5 crore held …
The Himachal Pradesh High Court examined whether simultaneous proceedings by Central GST and State GST authorities on the same subject matter are legally permissible. The Court held that parallel proceedings are not per se invalid, provided both authorities coordinate their actions to avoid duplication and …
In a fresh compliance push, the Income Tax Department has intensified its crackdown on undisclosed foreign assets by roping in multinational companies (MNCs) operating in India. As part of its data-driven “nudge” strategy, the department has asked MNCs to alert …
In a landmark judgment delivered in December 2025, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla held that the termination of an HIV-positive employee without complying with the safeguards under the Human Immunodeficiency Virus …
In a stern reminder to quasi-judicial authorities about their constitutional obligations, the Allahabad High Court on Thursday, December 18, 2025, directed initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against the Additional Commissioner, Grade-2 (Appeal) First, State Tax, Meerut, for filing a misleading personal affidavit before the Court. The …
In a significant ruling emphasizing the need for independent application of mind in disciplinary proceedings, the Gujarat High Court set aside disciplinary action initiated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) against a Chartered Accountant, holding that the …
The Delhi High Court, in Concept Eateries Private Limited v. Union of India & Ors. ( W.P.(C) No. 17072/2025) reiterated the fundamental requirement of granting a proper and effective opportunity of personal hearing before passing an adjudication order under the GST law. The Court …
The issue of denial of Input Tax Credit (ITC) on account of mismatch between ITC claimed in Form GSTR-3B and ITC reflected in Form GSTR-2A has been a recurring dispute under the GST regime, particularly where the mismatch arises due …
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an extensive investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) involving suspicious transactions worth nearly ₹900 crore, reportedly linked to Ranchi-based chartered accountant Naresh Kumar Kejriwal. Acting under Section 37 of …
The power to cancel registration of a charitable trust under the Income-tax Act has often been a subject of jurisdictional debate, particularly when a case is transferred from one authority to another. In a significant ruling, the Bangalore Bench of …
The Madras High Court held that passing an adverse order on a rectification application without granting proper notice or opportunity of hearing violates the principles of natural justice. The Court further clarified the maintainability of writ petitions when an original order is superseded …
In a significant ruling strengthening patient rights, the Ghaziabad District Consumer Commission held that an insurance company cannot substitute its own judgment for that of qualified medical professionals while deciding health insurance claims. The Commission ruled against Star Health and …
The Supreme Court has delivered a significant ruling clarifying the scope of GST exemption on renting of residential premises, bringing much-needed certainty to homeowners, hostel operators, students, and working professionals. Upholding the Karnataka High Court’s decision, the Court held that …
The Bombay High Court, in a significant ruling, has reaffirmed the protective and welfare-oriented nature of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 by holding that technical breaks in service cannot be used as a ground to deny maternity leave benefits to temporary …
The Supreme Court has once again reinforced the protective intent of pension laws by holding that service rendered on a contractual basis prior to regularisation cannot be excluded for pensionary benefits. In this significant ruling, the Court clarified the scope of Rule …
Cash deposits in bank accounts often trigger additions under section 69A, especially where assessees are unable to maintain complete books of account. However, judicial authorities have consistently drawn a clear distinction between unexplained money and business receipts arising from regular trading activity. In …
In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of capital loss set-off provisions under the Income-tax Act, the Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that capital losses can be set off against capital gains irrespective of the …
Tax laws are constantly evolving, and judicial decisions play a crucial role in interpreting and shaping their practical application. Staying updated with key rulings from courts and tribunals is therefore essential for taxpayers, professionals, and businesses alike. In this post, …
The Delhi ITAT held that disallowance of director’s remuneration under section 40A(2)(b) cannot be sustained when it is based solely on a retracted and uncorroborated statement recorded under section 132(4), particularly when documentary evidence establishes the director’s active role and …