In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has quashed a tax demand issued against Grasim Industries Ltd., citing lack of due diligence and improper application of mind by the income tax department. The judgment came in the matter titled Grasim Industries …
In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Allahabad High Court has held that GST authorities must issue a well-reasoned and self-contained final order, even if the taxpayer fails …
A recent World Bank study has revealed that Pakistan’s General Sales Tax (GST) is the largest marginal contributor to the country’s increasing poverty levels. The report, titled “The Effects of Taxes and Transfers on Inequality and Poverty in Pakistan”, underscores how …
The upcoming GST Council meeting, expected to take place in New Delhi, is set to address significant issues such as GST rate rationalisation and the future of the compensation cess, according to top government sources. The meeting, anticipated in the coming weeks, is …
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 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 …
In a significant development aimed at tightening Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, a report by the Deputy Commissioner of Central GST, Central Excise, and Customs has confirmed that cooperative societies with an annual turnover exceeding Rs 20 lakh are …
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, the Delhi High Court set aside a ₹1.5 crore GST demand order against M/s Jai Optical, citing the department’s failure to consider a legitimate request for adjournment on medical grounds. In the case titled M/s Jai …
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 recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged across India — individuals with no involvement in business or taxation are receiving hefty GST notices. From daily wage workers to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), many innocent citizens are being dragged into legal …
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 …
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 …
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 …