
ITAT Deletes ₹10 Lakh Penalty for Non-Disclosure of ESOPs
The ITAT ruled that an unintentional non-disclosure of foreign Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) does not amount to a technical breach warranting penalty under the Black Money Act.
Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.

The ITAT ruled that an unintentional non-disclosure of foreign Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) does not amount to a technical breach warranting penalty under the Black Money Act.

The Allahabad High Court quashed a GST demand amounting to ₹59.20 crore, ruling that it cannot exceed the amount stated in the Show Cause Notice.

The Karnataka High Court quashed the Income Tax reassessment notices issued beyond the scope of Section 151A of the Income Tax Act, clarifying that such notices and related proceedings stand obliterated.

The Orissa High Court upheld the seizure of cash, gold, and vehicles, stating the Magistrate acted within his jurisdiction to issue search warrants.
The CESTAT Ahmedabad quashed a ₹1 crore customs penalty, ruling that the absence of a show cause notice and credible evidence linking the director to the alleged diversion invalidated the penalty.
The Bombay High Court has instructed the Assessing Officer to review Naresh Goyal's ₹3,563 crore tax-related objections, emphasizing a comprehensive examination of evidence. This development impacts ongoing financial scrutiny into major corporate transactions.

The Calcutta High Court has appointed an arbitrator to resolve a dispute regarding unpaid allocations tied to false Income Tax disclosures by a builder. This ruling emphasizes the legal standing of arbitration in such disputes.

The Bombay High Court quashed an assessment order, mandating that it be treated as a fresh show cause notice. The Income Tax Department was ordered to reopen the e-filing portal for the petitioner to file a response.
The ITAT Hyderabad has quashed a reassessment order due to the absence of approval from the competent authority for a Section 148 notice. This ruling reaffirms procedural correctness in reassessment procedures.
The Kerala High Court invalidated a composite GST show cause notice for multiple years, allowing separate notices for each financial year.
The Madras High Court affirmed that interest on delayed GST payments is due even when payment is made voluntarily, underscoring the importance of timely compliance.

The Bombay High Court held that a newly introduced exception by the CBDT cannot override existing monetary limits for appeals.