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632-Day Delay Rejected; Appeal Time-Barred; U/s 271(1)(c) Penalty Quashed for No Satisfaction – ITAT Hyderabad

February 24, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad refused to condone 632-day delay, dismissing appeal as time-barred, but quashed Section 271(1)(c) penalty for lack of recorded satisfaction in assessment order.

CESTAT Allows 12% IGST on Poultry Machinery Parts as Beneficial Circular Applies Retrospectively

February 24, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai set aside a differential IGST demand, holding that CBIC’s beneficial circular clarifying 12% GST on poultry machinery parts applies retrospectively. The Tribunal ruled that payment at the lower rate stands regularised for the past period.

SC Allowed Bail as Accused Joined Probe Despite Not Surrendering his Mobile Phone

February 24, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that cooperation with investigation does not require an accused to incriminate himself. Finding no need for custodial interrogation, it granted anticipatory bail subject to continued cooperation.

GST Registration Restored as Cancellation Was Only for Six-Month Return Default & No Fraud Alleged

February 24, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court set aside cancellation of GST registration, noting it was based solely on non-filing of returns for six months. The Court granted the taxpayer four weeks to file returns and clear dues for restoration.

₹1 Cr Penny Stock Addition u/s 69A Deleted – Reopening Based on Borrowed Satisfaction & No Assessee-Specific Evidence: ITAT Ahmedabad

February 24, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that invoking clause (i) instead of clauses (iii)/(iv) of Explanation 2 was legally incorrect where material belonged to another person. The reassessment proceedings were quashed for non-compliance with statutory procedure.

ITAT Chandigarh Quashes Reassessment Beyond 3 Years for Lack of Proper Section 151(ii) Sanction

February 24, 2026 495 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held reassessment invalid as approval was taken from Pr. CIT instead of Pr. CCIT under Section 151(ii). Jurisdictional non-compliance rendered the notice void.

Registered Trademark Holders Can Force a Company to Change Its Name

February 24, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

Even after incorporation, a company name can be changed if it conflicts with a registered trademark. Section 16 empowers the Government to direct rectification within three years.

Section 69C Addition Deleted: No 65B Certificate for Pen Drive Evidence; Third-Party Documents Insufficient – ITAT Hyderabad

February 24, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Section 69C addition of ₹1.10 crore deleted as pen drive data lacked valid 65B certificate; ITAT Hyderabad held third-party digital evidence inadmissible without corroboration.

Certificate of Origin: Why Indian Exporters Need It

February 24, 2026 753 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains COO regulations under India’s Foreign Trade Policy and DGFT procedures. Proper compliance ensures duty benefits and smooth customs clearance.

Six GST Rule Changes in January 2026 That Lock Compliance Systematically

February 24, 2026 1944 Views 0 comment Print

From 1 January 2026, GST becomes a system-driven regime with mandatory validations and irreversible deadlines. Businesses must ensure strict compliance to avoid return blocks and registration disruptions.

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