Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
FeaturedThe Kerala High Court has directed a reconsideration of the tax exemption claim for a Sports Centre based on its primary use and charitable activities. This ruling addresses the nuances of taxation applicable to entities performing charitable functions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ruled that a late deposit of the Foreign Travel Tax (FTT) by Saudi Arabian Airlines does not amount to a tax failure, thereby quashing a penalty of Rs. 71 lakhs imposed under Section 38(3) of the Finance Act.
FeaturedThe ITAT ruled that unutilised capital gains claimed as exempt under Section 54 cannot be taxed before the statutory investment period expires. This decision clarifies the timing of taxation related to capital gains not reinvested.
FeaturedThe Gauhati High Court has denied anticipatory bail for an applicant in a fake GST invoice case involving a tax liability of ₹3.12 crore, noting the necessity of custodial interrogation.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has ruled that GST proceedings against a non-existent amalgamated company are void ab initio.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed a GST Section 74 notice against G.R. Infra, emphasizing the need for specific allegations regarding fraud and suppression in the Show Cause Notice (SCN) itself. This ruling underscores the importance of clarity and diligence from tax officers when issuing SCNs.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed a GST Section 74 show cause notice, emphasizing that fraud or suppression allegations must be explicit within the notice.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has quashed a GST show cause notice under Section 74, ruling that vague fraud allegations do not extend the limitation period.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has mandated that GST show cause notices must clearly specify allegations, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing and open-minded adjudication.
FeaturedThe Allahabad High Court has set aside a turnover enhancement order due to lack of adverse material, emphasizing the importance of evidence in fiscal assessments.
FeaturedThe Madras High Court quashed GST assessment orders that lacked proper notice under Section 74(1), underscoring the necessity for fair procedures in GST registrations and enforcement actions.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court held that damages awarded through arbitration and related settlements do not qualify as taxable supplies under Section 7 of the CGST Act, offering substantial precedent for future arbitration-related GST queries.