The issue was whether reassessment proceedings could continue when sanction was granted by an incorrect authority. The Court ruled that lack of approval from the designated authority vitiated the entire reassessment.
Relying on jurisdictional High Court precedent, the Tribunal ruled that penalty is unsustainable when additions are based on estimation. The decision reinforces limits on penalty in such cases.
The regulator has standardized margin treatment by denying expiry-day calendar spread benefits for single stocks. This provides time for clients to arrange margins or close positions.
The ruling addressed conflicts between documentary proof of loans and third-party allegations of accommodation entries. The Tribunal held that unsupported allegations cannot override evidence establishing genuine loan transactions.
SEBI has mandated additional safeguards in the depository pledge framework. The new rules ensure reasonable notice to pledgers and greater transparency during pledge invocation.
The High Court held that an appeal filed pursuant to its earlier order could not be dismissed on limitation. The rejection was set aside and the matter was remanded for fresh consideration.
The High Courtquashed a best judgment assessment and related appellate order after finding consensus on denial of hearing. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication with a speaking order, subject to a 10% pre-deposit.
The High Court quashed both adjudication and appellate orders after finding that GST return data was not examined. The matter was remanded for fresh decision with opportunity of hearing.
The High Court refused to entertain a writ petition filed long after the assessment order. Delay could not be justified on the plea of inability to access the GST portal.
The High Court declined to entertain writ petitions challenging an ex parte GST order, holding that an effective statutory appeal was available. The ruling reinforces that writ jurisdiction should not be invoked when alternative remedies exist.
