Kerala High Court allows refunds of additional customs duty on timber imports from Myanmar using the lower conversion factor of 1.416 cubic meters per Hoppus ton for imports before 11 May 2012.
Kerala High Court rules that increases in plinth area due to extensions justify fresh building tax assessment, with credit given for previously paid tax.
Delhi High Court dismisses writ petition challenging GST order, directing taxpayers to use statutory appeal under Section 107 due to complex ITC fraud investigations.
The Court held that an Ayurvedic treatment centre must be classified as a hospital, not a hotel, for the relevant years. The luxury tax assessment was set aside, and authorities were directed to reassess accordingly.
The Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to release a gold chain and an iPhone, noting prior delays and non-compliance. Officials were warned against prolonging passenger hardship.
The High Court and Supreme Court confirmed that reopening assessments on depreciation and goodwill claims in a Slump Sale transaction was invalid, as material facts were fully disclosed and original assessments completed.
Gujarat High Court held that reopening assessment beyond four years is invalid when all material facts were disclosed. Depreciation claims on Slump Sale assets remain intact.
The Court found that the notices sought to reopen issues that legally ceased to exist after approval of the Resolution Plan. It held that proceedings for any pre-plan period cannot continue under the Income Tax Act.
The Court granted bail after finding investigation complete, punishment limited to five years, and no risk of tampering in a case based on documentary evidence.
The Court held that the authority could not reject the ruling request based on earlier proceedings that were closed without deciding tax issues. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration.
