Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasized that simply stating a taxpayer's response as 'not satisfactory' is insufficient for valid GST adjudication. The court's ruling underscores the need for a detailed assessment of a taxpayer's justification.
The Calcutta High Court declined TMC's request to operate frozen bank accounts linked to an ED investigation worth ₹440 crore.
Khaitan & Co has facilitated a Composite Scheme of Arrangement for the amalgamation of Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital and RPSG Ventures Limited.
A judge of the Allahabad High Court has filed a petition against the denial of tax exemption on statutory allowances. The Court has requested responses from the government and the CBDT.
The NCLT has accepted a Section 7 insolvency plea by Indian Overseas Bank against a toll road company following a ₹117.74 crore debt default.
The Orissa High Court ruled that a corporate debtor cannot be criminally prosecuted for environmental violations occurring before the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) once a resolution plan is approved and a new management is in place.
The Delhi High Court upheld taxation on commissions earned from bogus donation receipts issued by a political party, reiterating that fraudulent practices cannot shield entities from tax obligations.
The Delhi High Court invalidated GST notices due to the department's inability to issue a Section 73 order within stipulated time limits. This decision reinforces the necessity of timely compliance by tax authorities.
The Gujarat High Court has reopened proceedings concerning the Employee State Insurance (ESI) applicability for women rolling pappads, declaring that income tax exemptions do not bar ESI contributions.
The Karnataka High Court established a 5-year outer limit for the conclusion of suo motu revision proceedings under Section 64 of the KVAT Act. This ruling addresses prolonged cases and upholds time-bound justice.
The Calcutta High Court criticized the GST Department for violating principles of natural justice by issuing a notice solely under an 'additional tab'. The decision emphasizes the need for proper communication to taxpayers regarding adjudication procedures.
The CESTAT ruled that services related to electricity transmission and distribution are exempt from service tax, emphasizing compliance with the provisions of the Finance Act. This judgment clarifies tax liabilities for service providers in the electricity sector.