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SSC Scam: Calcutta HC Confirms Interim Bail, Finds Continued Detention Unwarranted

December 18, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court confirmed interim bail after noting parity with co-accused, lack of misuse of liberty, and prolonged investigation with no immediate trial prospects.

Charge Sheet Not a Final Order; Calcutta HC Declines to Quash, Allows GST Departmental Enquiry to Proceed

December 18, 2025 456 Views 0 comment Print

Court held that a charge sheet does not infringe rights and cannot be challenged at threshold unless limited exceptional grounds exist. Ruling emphasizes that employees must raise objections during departmental inquiry.

Writ against Customs Demand Dismissed Due to 2½-Year unexplained Delay

December 18, 2025 351 Views 0 comment Print

The petition was dismissed as assessee failed to explain prolonged inaction after original order and demand notice. Ruling affirms that writ jurisdiction is discretionary and time-sensitive.

Patna HC allows Bail Despite Large Liquor Recovery Due to Lack of Direct Possession

December 18, 2025 501 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court granted provisional anticipatory bail where the accused was not apprehended at the scene and no liquor was recovered from his possession.

Customs Penalty Reduced as Restricted Imports Treated as Prohibited Without Licence

December 18, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that restricted goods fall within the scope of prohibition when import conditions are not met. While confiscation was sustained, the penalty was reduced as no malafide intent was found.

Mechanical 25% Pre-Deposit Order Set Aside for Ignoring Prima Facie Case Under EPF Act

December 18, 2025 297 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether the EPF appellate tribunal could mechanically order pre-deposit. The High Court held that failure to consider prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable injury renders such an order unsustainable.

Seized Gold Ordered to Be Released Due for Customs Failure to Issue SCN: Delhi HC

December 18, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was prolonged detention of undeclared gold without a statutory notice. The Court held that failure to issue a show cause notice within the prescribed time mandates release of the seized goods.

GST Order Set Aside for Lack of Proper Hearing; Proceedings Restored: Delhi HC

December 18, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court quashed a GST adjudication order passed ex parte, holding that taxpayer was not given a proper opportunity to reply or be heard, and remanded matter for fresh adjudication.

Refusal to Condone 13 day COVID Delay in Return Quashed for Non-Application of Mind

December 18, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside an order rejecting condonation of a 13-day delay in filing a return during the COVID period. It held that pandemic-related constraints constituted genuine hardship and required proper consideration. The matter was remanded for fresh decision.

Section 144 Assessment Quashed for Failure to Issue Mandatory Section 143(2) Notice

December 18, 2025 1182 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal examined whether an assessment under section 144 could survive without issuance of a notice under section 143(2). It held that non-issuance of the mandatory notice rendered the assessment void ab initio.

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