Tamil Nadu AAAR rules GST applies to school bus services paid directly by parents, stating they don’t qualify for exemption as services are not by or to an educational institution.
Allahabad High Court rules that GST notices sent to registered email are valid, affirming that failure to update contact details doesn’t invalidate service.
Gujarat High Court rules no penalty can be levied on zero-rated supplies for e-way bill expiry if no tax is payable, reducing a 200% penalty to INR 25,000.
The Supreme Court criticizes the practice of withdrawing voluntary monetary offers made during bail hearings, remanding a case for fresh consideration on merits.
Calcutta High Court rules uploading orders on the GST portal is valid service under Section 169(1)(d), rejecting claims that other methods must be exhausted first.
Delhi High Court upholds a ₹285 crore penalty against a GST consultant involved in a large-scale fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud, emphasizing the gravity of such offenses.
Kerala High Court rules WhatsApp service invalid for CGST Act Section 130 confiscation notices, emphasizing mandatory statutory modes for due process.
Allahabad HC rules no CGST/UPGST penalty for delayed e-way bill generation if no tax evasion intent and bill generated before detention.
Delhi High Court rules that the GST refund limitation period starts from the conciliation agreement date, not tax payment, when excess tax is determined by the agreement.
Karnataka High Court rules clerical errors in tax invoices, without intent to evade tax, do not justify confiscation of goods under Section 130 of the CGST Act.
