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Sales to Merchant Exporters Without GST: Guide to Notif. 40/2017 & 41/2017

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The issue is how suppliers can charge GST at 0.05% or 0.1% on export-linked supplies. The key takeaway is that the benefit is conditional and depends entirely on strict compliance with notifications.

Supply Under GST: A Complete, Practical & Exam‑Oriented Guide

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The issue is what triggers GST liability. It is held that only transactions qualifying as “supply” under law are taxable, making supply the decisive test.

Second Reopening u/s 147 Quashed as Change of Opinion—Section 54F Deduction Cannot Be Revisited Without New Material

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The issue was whether a second reassessment could be initiated on the same facts already examined earlier. The Tribunal held that reopening based on a mere change of opinion is invalid and quashed the reassessment.

Registration of IP Cancelled for Filing Personal Insolvency Without Guarantee Deed

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IBBI cancelled an insolvency professional’s registration for initiating personal guarantor insolvency without verifying or annexing the mandatory guarantee document.

ICAI Launches Mandatory E-Diary to Strengthen Articled Training for CA Students

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ICAI has mandated a digital E-Diary for CA students starting articleship from January 2026. The move standardises training records, improves transparency, and enables real-time monitoring by principals.

Specialized Investment Fund Reporting Tightened as Uniformity Was Needed

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SEBI has mandated uniform CTR and HYTR reporting formats for Specialized Investment Funds. The move ensures consistent monitoring of SIF compliance with mutual fund regulations and SIF-specific norms.

MCA Flags Small Company Status in Master Data to End Guesswork

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MCA now displays Small Company status directly in Company Master Data. The key takeaway is reduced ambiguity and faster compliance decisions—provided underlying financial data is accurate.

Reassessment After Four Years Invalid for Change of Opinion: ITAT Chennai

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The issue was whether reassessment could be initiated beyond four years after a completed scrutiny assessment. The Tribunal held that reopening was barred as there was no failure to disclose material facts.

CLB Lacked Power to Condon Delay Under Companies Act 2013: SC

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The issue was whether the Company Law Board could condone delay in appeals under Section 58(3). The Supreme Court held that CLB, being a quasi-judicial body, had no such power in absence of statutory authority.

ITAT Mumbai Quashed Cash Addition Based Only on Third-Party Excel Sheet

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The Tribunal examined whether a cash addition under section 69 could rest solely on an Excel sheet seized from a third party. It held the addition unsustainable due to lack of corroborative evidence and violation of natural justice.

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