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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.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has canceled the bail of the owners of a Goa nightclub involved in a deadly fire. This decision emphasizes accountability and the seriousness of safety regulations in public venues.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court quashed a demand of 27 crores in excise duties against a taxpayer, asserting that the Revenue cannot unilaterally switch a taxpayer to a punitive option without satisfying thresholds established under CENVAT Credit Rules.
FeaturedThe Bombay High Court has ruled that only the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has the authority to prosecute front-running cases, reaffirming the Section 26 bar against other entities. This decision underlines SEBI's exclusive jurisdiction over such offences, highlighting the regulatory framework surrounding securities law.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court has issued a ruling on dynamic injunctions in the HBO v. Streamzy case, exploring the balance between combating online piracy and safeguarding the roles of ISPs in the digital ecosystem.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court annulled a disproportionate excise duty demand of ₹27 crores, emphasizing that revenue authorities cannot unilaterally switch a taxpayer to a punitive tax option without justifiable cause under the CENVAT Credit Rules.
FeaturedThe Calcutta High Court quashed an excise duty demand of 27 crores, ruling that reversing CENVAT credit under Rule 6(3A) fulfilled the necessary requirements. This decision emphasizes the importance of proper application of CENVAT regulations.
FeaturedIn a notable ruling, the Supreme Court bars punitive measures against students of NALSAR Law University for their dissenting protests. The Chief Justice emphasized that professional enrolment cannot be threatened as a consequence of exercising the right to express dissent.
FeaturedThe Delhi High Court upheld the Income-Tax Department's Look Out Circular (LOC), ruling that courts cannot reassess the executive satisfaction regarding economic interests. The decision reaffirms the executive's discretion in matters impacting India's economic stability.
FeaturedThe IBBI has revoked an Insolvency Professional's registration for facilitating fraudulent CIRPs and failing to disclose significant litigation.
FeaturedThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has revoked the registration of an Insolvency Professional (IP) due to failures in investigating suspicious Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRPs), valuation discrepancies, and potential fraudulent transactions.
FeaturedThe Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a custodial death case in Chhattisgarh, highlighting state inaction. This move seeks accountability from state authorities regarding custodial torture and death.
FeaturedThe Tribunals Reforms Act 2026 establishes a National Tribunals Commission, revising appointments, conditions, and administration of tribunals to enhance efficiency and governance.