The issue was whether accused persons in alleged GST evasion were entitled to bail. The Court held that the seriousness of the offence and electronic evidence justified rejection of bail.
The issue before the SC was whether continued custody was justified after filing of the charge sheet. The Court held that documentary evidence, official witnesses, and prolonged custody warranted grant of bail.
The AAR held that royalty paid for mining leases is consideration for licensing services to use minerals. Such services fall under SAC 997337 and attract 18% GST under reverse charge.
The Authority held that diagnostic tests, medicines, bed charges, and consumables provided to in-patients are naturally bundled with treatment, forming a composite supply with healthcare as the principal service, eligible for exemption.
The authority closed the proceedings after the applicant withdrew its request on GST rate and service classification for affordable housing construction. No ruling was given on merits, leaving the issues undecided.
The AAR held that Masala Paan is not a composite supply with betel leaf as principal supply. It was classified as a miscellaneous edible preparation and taxed at 18% GST.
The Authority declined to rule on ITC eligibility for foundation and structural works as the construction had already been completed. Advance rulings apply only to ongoing or proposed supplies, not past transactions.
The Authority examined whether petrol and diesel billed separately in fleet operations attract GST. It ruled that fuel remains outside GST and continues to be taxed under excise and VAT.
Applying the General Rules of Interpretation, the Authority preferred the precise heat exchanger entry over the general vehicle parts heading. The decision reinforces the primacy of specific tariff descriptions.
The Authority examined whether a ceramic resonator used in appliance control boards could be treated as a machine part. It held that specific coverage under Heading 8541 prevails, classifying the product as a mounted piezoelectric crystal.
