The court held that ITC cannot be denied solely due to delayed return filing when statutory amendments retrospectively permit such credit. The matter was remitted for fresh consideration on merits.
The Court declined bail after finding prima facie material showing active involvement in an alleged illegal coal levy network. The ruling underscores a stricter approach to bail in serious economic offences.
The Tribunal held that documented WhatsApp communications established counsel’s negligence and the assessee’s due diligence, justifying condonation of delay. The matter was restored for fresh adjudication to ensure substantial justice.
The High Court closed the writ petition after noting that the GST Appellate Tribunal had been constituted and was operational. Taxpayers were allowed to file statutory appeals without limitation objections.
The Court held that assessment orders under Section 62 stand deemed withdrawn where returns and dues are filed within extended timelines. Delays were condoned, subject to payment of interest and late fees.
The High Court quashed denial of ITC for FY 2019–20 made under Section 16(4). Authorities were directed to reconsider the claim in light of Section 16(5) after granting a hearing.
The ITAT held that once a resolution plan is approved under the IBC, income-tax proceedings cannot continue. Revenue appeals challenging deletion of additions were dismissed.
The court held that paying CGST/SGST instead of IGST does not amount to tax evasion. Authorities cannot raise fresh demands when tax is already deposited.
The Court held that Section 74 SCNs lacking factual narration of fraud or suppression are deficient. The key takeaway is that numbers alone cannot justify penal proceedings.
Related Party Transactions (Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 & Regulation 23 of SEBI (LODR), 2015 – Updated till 2025) Summary: Related Party Transactions (RPTs) in India are primarily governed by Section 188 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 23 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, with updated compliance norms applicable till 2025. A […]