The tribunal held that rental income cannot be taxed as business income when the assessee has diverse business objects. It directed reassessment under the correct income head.
The case examined whether purchase tax liability could be enforced when system defects prevented payment. The court held that software issues causing revenue-neutral outcomes made the demand unsustainable.
The Court removed the requirement to verify “authorized operations” for earlier transactions, holding that the condition was introduced only from October 2023. The ruling clarifies temporal applicability of amended provisions.
The court examined whether unutilized cess credits could be refunded after GST transition. It held that without explicit statutory backing, refund claims are not maintainable, leading to dismissal of the petition.
The issue was whether transportation and insurance charges should be excluded from assessable value. The Tribunal held they must be included since delivery occurred at the buyer’s premises, making them part of transaction value.
The case addressed whether services like rent-a-cab, catering, and business support qualify as input services for SEZ refund claims. The Tribunal held they are eligible for refunds when used in authorised operations, reinforcing prior rulings.
The case examined whether transfer pricing adjustments could stand when an APA covered the relevant year. The Tribunal remanded the matter for reconsideration in line with the APA framework.
The Tribunal held that once the assessee disputes stamp duty valuation, referral to a Valuation Officer is necessary. The matter was remanded for fresh determination.
The court examined whether buy-back of shares below fair market value attracts Section 56(2)(x). It held that buy-back leads to extinguishment of shares, not acquisition of property, making the provision inapplicable.
The case examined whether promotional expenses should be capitalized under the project completion method. The Tribunal held that such expenses, not linked to inventory development, are allowable as revenue expenditure.
