The Court held that once the GST Appellate Tribunal became operational and timelines were extended, disputes should be pursued through the statutory appellate mechanism instead of writ proceedings.
The Bangalore CESTAT held that a refund claim cannot reopen a finalized customs assessment where the importer failed to challenge the self-assessed Bill of Entry within the statutory appeal period.
CESTAT Delhi held that mere misclassification of imported goods does not attract confiscation under Section 111(m) of the Customs Act. Since the goods were not liable for confiscation, penalty on the Customs House Agent under Section 112(a)(ii) was set aside.
The Supreme Court dismissed the challenge to a Delhi High Court ruling that quashed reassessment proceedings under Sections 148A(d) and 148. The courts held that reassessment cannot be sustained on allegations that change after issuance of the original notice.
The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings cannot be sustained on changing allegations introduced after issuance of notice under Section 148A(b). The Court ruled that reopening must rest only on the original reasons disclosed to the assessee.
Investors with diversified portfolios are always looking for a new asset class or type to increase their profitability, and cryptocurrency is often discussed as an option. But how viable is cryptocurrency as an investment for investors in India, after the realities of Indian taxes are factored into the equation? For investors in India, building a […]
SEBI has proposed major reforms to the Pre-open Call Auction mechanism after concerns over artificially suppressed prices in IPO and re-listed stocks. The proposal includes revised base price rules, automatic price band flexing, and stricter price discovery conditions.
PFRDA has proposed major reductions in grievance resolution timelines under the NPS framework. The draft aims to improve accountability, transparency, and faster disposal of subscriber complaints.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority clarified that existing ASPs and TechFin entities continuing operations under transitional provisions must comply with the fee structure prescribed under the TAS Regulations framework. A one-time extension for fee remittance until May 31, 2026, was also provided.
Along with releasing the E-Admit Cards, ICSI advised students to thoroughly review examination instructions and verify all personal and examination-related details before the scheduled exams in June 2026.
