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The Karnataka High Court has quashed income tax reassessment proceedings initiated after April 1, 2021, citing the Revenue's concession made before the Supreme Court. The court noted that the notice under Section 148 was issued on July 28, 2022, exceeding the permissible timeline.
The Karnataka High Court ruled it lacked jurisdiction under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act to entertain the Revenue's appeal. This decision clarifies that jurisdiction is determined by the location of the assessment order.
The Madras High Court upheld penalties on CENVAT credit claims related to CVD paid through DEPB scrips for the assessment year 2003-04. The court ruled that insufficient adherence to the Central Excise Rules justified the penalties and interest.
The Bombay High Court ruled that the Income Tax Department is barred from reviving any income tax demands post-approval of a resolution plan by the NCLT. This decision reinforces the finality of the resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that the secured creditor's charge under the SARFAESI Act takes precedence over the GST Department's claims. The attachment of mortgaged property by the GST Department has been set aside, allowing secured creditors to recover their dues first.
The Madras High Court has ruled that a Show Cause Notice (SCN) imposing a 200% penalty must clearly specify the grounds of misreporting to allow for adequate taxpayer defense.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that the Income Tax Department cannot revive its demand for taxes after a resolution plan is approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) if the claim was not filed during insolvency proceedings.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court annulled a common GST assessment order for two financial years. The ruling emphasizes separate assessments for individual tax years to ensure clarity and compliance.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that GST assessments must allow for the right to cross-examine, emphasizing that statements made in GST proceedings cannot negate this fundamental right.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the retrospective cancellation of GST registration, ruling that the show cause notice did not provide for such a cancellation, thereby permitting a fresh notice.
RBI is seeking public comments on its draft Foreign Investment Rules, 2026 until August 31, promoting a simplified and principle-based foreign investment framework.
The Madras High Court ruled that an Income Tax Show Cause Notice (SCN) imposing a 200% penalty must clearly specify the grounds of 'misreporting' as delineated in Section 270A.
The Madras High Court ruled that post-demerger revised Income Tax Returns (ITR) must be filed based on updated balance sheets and audited profit and loss accounts.