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Interest payable on refund of IGST paid on ocean freight: Orissa HC

January 24, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Orrisa High Court held that the petitioner is entitled to interest on the amount refunded with respect to IGST paid on ocean freight. Accordingly, competent authority is directed to pay simple interest @6% per annum on amount of refund.

Dormant partner in absence of any material cannot be made vicariously liable for benami transaction

January 24, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that dormant partner cannot be made vicariously liable for benami transaction especially since even the necessary averment to invoke vicarious liability is absent in the complaint. Accordingly, order set aside to that extent.

Draft Bank Branch Auditors’ Panel (MEF) for the year 2025-26

January 24, 2026 13055 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI has published the draft MEF panel prepared under RBI norms. Members can verify details, reasons for ineligibility, and submit objections before finalisation.

Section 9(2) of CST Act doesn’t create statutory charge hence unpaid CST dues are unsecured debt

January 24, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that provisions of section 9(2) of the CST Act doesn’t create statutory charge on the assets of the Corporate Debtor. Thus, unpaid CST dues are unsecured debt. Accordingly, appeal is dismissed and order of Adjudicating Authority upheld.

NO GST on Royalty Deductions in Government Contracts

January 24, 2026 3888 Views 2 comments Print

The issue was whether GST applies on amounts deducted as “royalty” from contractors’ bills. It was held that such deductions do not constitute taxable supply and cannot attract GST.

Role of CS in IPO Readiness: Legal, Governance and Compliance Perspective

January 24, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how Company Secretaries ensure legal, governance, and compliance preparedness before listing. The key takeaway is that IPO success depends as much on governance as on financials.

AIS vs Form 26AS – Mismatch Issues, Tax Notices & How to Fix Them

January 24, 2026 1278 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains how AIS-based data matching is triggering tax notices despite Form 26AS matching. The key takeaway is that AIS now drives scrutiny and compliance.

Section 11 exemption granted as surplus from vocational training used only for educational purpose

January 24, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that vocational training qualifies as education under section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act. Exemption under section 11 of the Income Tax Act allowed since surplus generated is used only for educational purposes. Accordingly, writ allowed.

BTC Payment Button: Tax Implications and Compliance Framework for Indian Businesses

January 24, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

Accepting Bitcoin can streamline payments, but Indian law imposes a flat 30% tax on VDA income and 1% TDS on transfers. Businesses must adopt strict valuation, accounting, and reporting systems to remain compliant.

Disallowance of Goodwill Depreciation Set Aside Due to Wrong Legal Test

January 24, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

Setting aside the lower authorities orders, the Tribunal ruled that reliance on amalgamation-related precedents was misplaced. It reaffirmed that goodwill from a slump sale is depreciable when not hit by statutory restrictions.

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