Supreme Court Strikes Down 25-Year Practice Requirement for CAs to Become Tribunal Members

In a significant development impacting tribunal appointments across the country, the Supreme Court has struck down the rule that mandated a minimum of 25 years of practice for chartered accountants (CAs) to qualify as technical members of tribunals, including the Income Tax Appellate …

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Supreme Court Bars Use of ‘Split Multiplier’ in Motor Accident Compensation — Income at Time of Death to Be the Sole Basis for Assessment

The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark judgment Preetha Krishnan & Others v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Others [2025 LiveLaw (SC) 1073], has categorically prohibited the use of the “split multiplier” method in the computation of compensation …

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Supreme Court Rules: Cheque Bounce Case under Section 138 NI Act Maintainable Even for Cash Loans Above ₹20,000, Kerala HC Decision Set Aside

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned a recent Kerala High Court ruling and held that cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act remain maintainable even when the underlying debt arises from a cash loan exceeding …

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CBIC Circular on refunding unutilised ITC under Rule 89(5) is not prospective: Supreme Court dismisses Revenue Petition with ₹10,000 costs

Introduction The issue of refunding unutilised Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the inverted duty structure has long been contentious under GST. A key dispute arose around the July 2022 amendment to Rule 89(5), which corrected the refund formula to include both inputs and input …

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Can Dishonour of Security Cheque Attract Liability Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

In the realm of financial transactions, cheques are a commonly used instrument to ensure payment security. However, issues often arise when a cheque, particularly a security cheque, gets dishonoured. A widely debated question is whether the dishonour of a security cheque can attract …

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Supreme Court Ruling on Safari Retreats Nullified: GST Council Recommends Retrospective Amendment to Section 17(5)(d)

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The Supreme Court in case of Safari Retreats Interpreted the term “Plant or Machinery” to include buildings constructed for specific business needs as “Plant”. The GST Council has proposed a significant amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) …

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