Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Orissa High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging GST search authorisation, directing the petitioner to seek alternative remedies under Section 107. The ruling emphasizes the High Court's restraint in matters when effective alternatives are available.
The CESTAT has permitted BSNL to claim Cenvat credit for housekeeping services used for telecom operations, but denied credit for rent-a-cab services. This ruling clarifies the extent of applicable Cenvat credits within the telecommunications sector.
The ITAT ruled that an uncontroverted affidavit seeking delay condonation under Section 249(3) cannot be disregarded without contrary evidence. This maintains the integrity of the procedural framework in tax filings.
The ITAT restored an appeal relating to additions on poultry farm lease rent, ruling that the taxpayer's ill health constituted sufficient grounds for failing to respond to a show cause notice (SCN). This ruling underscores the importance of context in tax appeal procedures.
The ITAT remanded a case back to the assessing officer for reassessment following the submission of new evidence regarding loan repayments, emphasizing the need for comprehensive examination of evidence.
The ITAT upheld a CIT(A) order to limit disallowances related to a specific bogus party, deleting cash deposit additions on double taxation grounds.
The ITAT has determined that interest under Section 264(C) should apply to return income rather than assessed income, providing clarity for taxpayers regarding the calculation of interest.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a partner cannot claim a deduction under Section 36(1)(iii) for loans invested as capital in a firm if they do not have independent business operations. The ruling clarifies the application of borrowing costs in partnership scenarios.
CESTAT has set aside penalties imposed on a customs broker, clarifying that incorrect classification does not equate to misdeclaration under the Customs Act.
The Delhi CESTAT upheld a ruling that an importer who accepted an enhanced valuation of goods could not contest the assessment later. The decision underscores the legal weight of acceptance in customs evaluations.
The Delhi High Court quashed PRC orders for failing to properly examine an exporter's claim regarding a glitch in the transmission of data to ICEGATE. The Court emphasized that material facts and repeated representations were neglected by the authorities.
The Kerala High Court has temporarily stayed garnishee proceedings and directed the VAT Tribunal to decide on a stay application within one month. This ruling provides clarity on the timeline for administrative processes related to taxation.