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GST Refund, Mistake of Law and Constitutional Restitution

March 31, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print

The issue is whether GST refunds are restricted by statutory timelines. The key takeaway is that unconstitutional tax collections must be refunded regardless of limitation.

Interplay between GST Act and Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

January 4, 2026 1143 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains that GST violations alone do not trigger PMLA unless they are connected to a scheduled predicate offence such as fraud or conspiracy under IPC.

Application of Doctrine of “res judicata” in taxation matters

September 6, 2025 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the application of the legal doctrine of res judicata in tax matters. This summary covers its general principles, limited applicability, and key exceptions in tax disputes.

Doctrine of Merger – An exploration

May 23, 2025 2346 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the Doctrine of Merger, a common law principle ensuring judicial discipline by merging subordinate court decisions with superior forum rulings, analyzing its scope, exceptions, and applicability across legal proceedings.

Condonation of delay in GST Appeals and Limitation Act, 1963

February 28, 2025 21942 Views 2 comments Print

While a combined interpretation of Sub-section (1) and Sub-section (4) of Section 107 of the CGST Act, 2017 establishes a four-month time limit for filing an appeal against a decision or order, it’s important to recognize that the provisions of Section 107 are not absolute.

Who is in “Control” under GST ACT, 2017

July 22, 2024 2679 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the concept of “control” under the GST Act, 2017, and understand its implications on related persons’ transactions, commercial impacts, and legal interpretations.

Writ jurisdiction of the High Courts and doctrine of alternate remedy

February 13, 2024 6270 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the writ jurisdiction of High Courts and the doctrine of alternate remedy. Key case laws and analysis discussed regarding the availability of writ petitions.

Decoding the meaning of “Proviso” and CGST Act, 2017

May 31, 2023 7311 Views 0 comment Print

Statute law is the will of the Legislature; and the object of all judicial interpretation of it is to determine what intention is conveyed, either expressly or by implication, by the language used, so far as it is necessary for determining whether the particular case or state of facts presented to the interpreter falls within it.

Role of Adjudicating Authority under GST Act & Analytical Legal Positivism

January 30, 2022 6639 Views 6 comments Print

ow does an Adjudicating Authority perform his quasi-judicial functions? Rather the question should be How should an Adjudicating Authority perform his quasi-judicial functions? First he has to read the entire statute; then interprets the various provisions of the statute; records the findings of facts; then applies legal rules to them correctly and gives his decisions.  

GST on ocean freight and scope of delegated legislation

February 23, 2021 6909 Views 6 comments Print

GST on ocean freight and scope of delegated legislation (This article focuses only a limited aspect; “Delegated legislation can be held to be invalid when it is inconsistent with the parent Act.”) “No, Executives. You can’t overstep”. Perhaps, this is the single most essence of the judgement of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in Mohit […]

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