The Madras High Court held that companies could not file manual income-tax returns after e-filing became mandatory from May 14, 2007. A manual return filed for AY 2008–09 was held legally invalid.
The Tribunal ruled that the enhanced tax rate under Section 115BBE cannot be applied retrospectively for demonetisation-period transactions. As the tax effect at normal rates fell below the monetary limit, the Revenue’s appeal was dismissed.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that income disclosed under the VDIS does not prevent tax authorities from scrutinising returns where material shows higher undisclosed income. Immunity under the Scheme applies only to the income actually declared.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment proceedings are invalid when notices are issued in the name of an entity that had ceased to exist, rendering the entire assessment void.
The High Court examined whether the borrower was denied the mandatory 30-day period before auction under SARFAESI. Relying on the post-2016 legal position, it held that sufficient time was available and the sale was valid.
The regulator held that an appeal in disciplinary proceedings cannot be withdrawn as a matter of right. Public interest and regulatory integrity require adjudication on merits.
The High Court held that mandating monthly ISD credit distribution through rules exceeded the powers granted under the CGST Act. Procedural rules cannot impose time limits absent legislative authorization.
Rajasthan High Court held that appellate authorities cannot extend limitation beyond Section 107 of CGST Act, but condoned delay as the petitioner had sought registration cancellation and reasonably missed the portal order, directing appeal hearing on merits.
The issue concerns how NBFCs must now handle customer complaints under the 2026 Directions. The key takeaway is that rejected complaints require independent, apex-level review with strong Board oversight.
The Tribunal recognised that funds could not be used due to a High Court injunction. Such legally restrained non-utilisation cannot be treated as a statutory violation.
