In the case reported as [2025] 176 taxmann.com 587 (Delhi), the Delhi High Court dealt with a writ petition filed by an assessee under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, challenging an order-in-original passed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law. The impugned …
In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice under GST law, the Allahabad High Court in [2025] 176 taxmann.com 533 held that a tax authority cannot raise a demand exceeding the amount specified in the Show Cause Notice (SCN). The Court observed that such action …
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court has clarified that the absence of a personal hearing does not invalidate a case transfer under Section 127 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, provided the assessee has been given an opportunity to submit written objections. …
In the evolving landscape of indirect taxation under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) plays a crucial role in offering clarity to taxpayers on complex legal questions. However, procedural discipline is as vital …
Case Title: Rani Construction v. Superintendent of Taxes, Guwahati & Ors. Court: Gauhati High Court Citation: [2025] 176 taxmann.com 206 (Gauhati) Date of Order: 18 March 2025 Coram: Justice Suman Shyam and Justice Malabika Bhattacharjee Key Facts: The petitioner’s GST registration was …
In a recent decision, the Calcutta High Court emphasized the importance of due process and fair hearing in indirect tax adjudication under the GST regime. The case arose from an ex parte order passed against a taxpayer who failed to respond to a show-cause notice …
In a significant ruling reinforcing procedural integrity under the reassessment regime, the Delhi High Court in the case of Baba Global Ltd v. ACIT, Central Circle 29 & Ors., held that an Assessing Officer (AO), after having passed a reasoned order under Section 148A(d) dropping …
An assessee can appeal against a penalty order under Section 270A of the Income Tax Act, 1961—Penalty for under-reporting and misreporting of income—before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] or the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), depending on the stage and scope. Below …
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court reaffirmed the principle of natural justice in tax adjudication by granting the assessee another opportunity for re-adjudication where it had shown genuine willingness to cooperate and partially comply with the disputed tax …
In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court granted an interim stay on the enforcement of an appellate order, observing that the said order was prima facie erroneous. The Court further directed that the matter be raised before the appropriate tribunal, once it is duly constituted. …
In a significant decision reinforcing the importance of reasoned adjudication, the Himachal Pradesh High Court recently set aside an order passed by the appellate authority rejecting an appeal on grounds of delay without offering proper reasoning for denial of condonation. …
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court reaffirmed the importance of adherence to principles of natural justice in tax adjudication. The Court held that any order passed without considering the assessee’s reply or providing an opportunity for personal hearing …