The Court set aside the remand order after finding legal infirmities in compliance with arrest safeguards under the CGST Act. It held that failure to properly furnish written grounds of arrest rendered the remand unsustainable.
The AAR held that shaving foam and shaving cream are distinct products based on composition, packaging, and market understanding. Shaving foam falls under HSN 33071090 and attracts 18% GST.
The Authority rejected classification of plastic sterile aprons and shoe covers under garment heading 6210. It held that the products are plastic articles and fall under specific entries in Chapter 39.
AAR held that sun-cured, graded, and butted tobacco leaves remain “tobacco leaves” under HSN 240110 and attract 5% GST. Minimal manual processes do not alter their essential character.
The AAR held that arbitration awards representing upward price revision under pre-GST contracts are taxable under GST. Compensation not linked to contractual price revision is not taxable.
The High Court set aside the termination of an employee accused of submitting false educational documents, holding that no enquiry or hearing was conducted. The order was found to be stigmatic and punitive, violating principles of natural justice.
The Court held that losses already set off in earlier years cannot be notionally carried forward for computing deduction under Section 80IA. The ruling follows binding precedent restricting retrospective reworking of absorbed losses.
The Tribunal held that service tax paid under a partner’s registration can be adjusted against the firm’s liability. However, liability as a sub-contractor was upheld.
The High Court upheld deletion of ₹7.26 crore addition under Section 68 after finding that PAN, bank statements and audited financials established identity and creditworthiness. Suspicion without evidence was held insufficient.
The High Court set aside cancellation of GST registration and directed the petitioner to file all pending returns within 30 days. Arrears including tax, interest, and penalties remain payable.
