Delhi HC directs Customs and CBIC to strictly implement the DGFT’s Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs. 20,108/- per MT on Soda Ash imports to protect domestic industries.
The Allahabad HC quashed GST confiscation orders for excess stock, ruling that authorities must proceed via regular assessment (Sec 73/74), not severe confiscation.
Delhi HC condoned a 16-day delay in filing a GST appeal, holding that pendency of a rectification plea constituted a sufficient cause under Section 107(4) of the CGST Act. The appeal was restored subject to costs.
ITAT quashes an income tax addition for cash deposits, ruling that a detailed documentary trail explaining the source for visa purposes cannot be dismissed solely by a third party’s denial.
ITAT ruled that interest on loans cannot be disallowed when the AO accepts the loan principal is genuine by dropping an addition proposed under Section 68 of the Act. which deleted a Rs 3 lakh interest disallowance after the tax officer admitted the underlying loans were genuine.
MCA has relaxed additional fees for filing the Cost Audit Report (CRA-4) for FY 2024–25, citing delays due to new V3 portal deployment. Filings by 31 December 2025 won’t attract penalties.
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The Karnataka High Court affirmed that SEZ units can claim Section 10AA deduction on income enhanced through a voluntary Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) adjustment. The ruling clarifies that the bar under Section 92C(4) applies only to income enhanced by the Assessing Officer, not to voluntary APA compliance.
Karnataka HC ruled that an order giving effect to Tribunal directions passed after three-month limit under Section 153(5) is time-barred. Court upheld refund of ₹4.73 crore with interest under Sections 244A(1)(b) and 244A(1A).
ITAT Delhi quashed a reassessment, ruling that jurisdictional AO lacked authority to issue a Section 148 notice after CBDT notification assigned exclusive power to NFAC under Section 151A. The key takeaway is that post-March 29, 2022, only NFAC can validly initiate reassessment proceedings under faceless regime.