The Court held that once GSTAT is operational and timelines are extended, disputes must be pursued through the appellate mechanism. Writ petitions cannot continue when an effective statutory remedy exists.
The Court held that penalty under Section 73 cannot be imposed without justification even where tax liability is admitted. It allowed reconsideration of the issue while confirming liability to pay interest on delayed payment. The ruling emphasizes that penalty is not automatic.
Dispute on ITC mismatch between returns was remitted after ex-parte order, allowing reconciliation upon 10% pre-deposit. Key takeaway: reconciliation issues must be examined with proper hearing.
The court held that a GST circular cannot enforce retrospective application of the 70:30 tax split on solar EPC contracts. It clarified that such application is optional for taxpayers and not mandatory for authorities.
The issue involved stringent deposit conditions imposed while granting bail in cheque dishonour cases. The High Court held such conditions excessive and reduced the requirement to 20% of the cheque amount.
The issue was whether addition based on estimated yield was valid. The SC upheld that without material evidence, such additions are unsustainable and cannot be based on suspicion.
The issue was whether addition based on assumed production yield is valid. The Court held that without supporting evidence, such additions are unsustainable and cannot justify rejection of books.
The analysis highlights how terrorist groups rely on organized crime for funding and logistics. The key takeaway is that this nexus strengthens both entities and complicates enforcement efforts.
The ruling held that supplementary coaching services are not exempt since the provider is not an “educational institution.” Such services are taxable at 18% as commercial coaching.
The authority held that electricity is not fuel denying concessional GST rates for electric bus rentals. The key takeaway is that such services fall under the residual entry and attract 18% GST