Delhi HC directs Customs and CBIC to strictly implement the DGFT’s Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs. 20,108/- per MT on Soda Ash imports to protect domestic industries.
The Allahabad HC quashed GST confiscation orders for excess stock, ruling that authorities must proceed via regular assessment (Sec 73/74), not severe confiscation.
Delhi HC condoned a 16-day delay in filing a GST appeal, holding that pendency of a rectification plea constituted a sufficient cause under Section 107(4) of the CGST Act. The appeal was restored subject to costs.
ITAT quashes an income tax addition for cash deposits, ruling that a detailed documentary trail explaining the source for visa purposes cannot be dismissed solely by a third party’s denial.
ITAT ruled that interest on loans cannot be disallowed when the AO accepts the loan principal is genuine by dropping an addition proposed under Section 68 of the Act. which deleted a Rs 3 lakh interest disallowance after the tax officer admitted the underlying loans were genuine.
The Gauhati High Court granted bail to Mukesh Agarwal, accused of Rs. 15.2 Cr GST evasion, ruling his arrest illegal. The DGGI failed to issue mandatory pre-arrest notice under BNSS (S. 41A CrPC equivalent), violating Supreme Court guidelines in Arnesh Kumar and Satender Kumar Antil, confirming procedural compliance is vital even under the special CGST Act.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) closed a complaint against Karate India Organisation (KIO), ruling that allegations of improper naming and unauthorised sports regulation were non-competition issues.
The Supreme Court dismissed Arham Infra Developers’ petitions against GST assessments, holding that alternate statutory appeals under Section 107 of the CGST Act must be exhausted before invoking writ jurisdiction.
The Gujarat High Court quashed a VAT Tribunal order, restoring an appeal and remanding the matter for fresh consideration because the Tribunal failed to address all specific grounds raised by the petitioner.
NCLAT Delhi set aside an NCLT order and remanded the case, holding that the Adjudicating Authority must provide reasons for denying or refusing any reliefs sought by the appellant.
