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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.
The application of Section 54 provides tax rebates on property sales, incentivizing reinvestment. Understanding this provision can significantly reduce long-term capital gains liabilities.
The Calcutta High Court set aside cognizance and non-bailable warrants in a Customs Act case, citing the requirement for a pre-cognizance hearing under Section 223 BNSS.
The Delhi High Court has mandated the processing of GST refunds with interest, clarifying that appellate orders must be implemented unless a stay is granted by a competent authority. This ruling reinforces taxpayer rights regarding refunds.
The Patna High Court set aside an ex-parte GST registration cancellation due to failure to serve a valid Section 169 notice, emphasizing the need for compliance with legal notice requirements.
The Gauhati High Court has granted bail in a GST case under Section 132(5), determining that continued custody of the accused was unnecessary following the prosecution's reliance on seized evidence. This ruling raises important inquiries regarding custodial practices in GST proceedings.