The Court held that where an assessment is passed ex parte, fairness requires giving the taxpayer a chance to present their case. The matter was remanded upon partial tax deposit for fresh decision on merits.
The Court set aside a GST demand order after finding that authorities failed to consider the taxpayer’s replies and supporting documents. It held that lack of reasoning and mechanical conclusions rendered the order invalid.
The court set aside conviction after finding inconsistencies in witness statements and absence of corroborative evidence. It held that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The court set aside the conviction after finding inconsistencies in key witness statements and lack of corroborative evidence. It held that the prosecution failed to establish the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The SC held that imposing an additional bank guarantee was excessive when a ₹1 crore bond with sureties was already furnished. It overturned the HC view, emphasizing that bail conditions must remain reasonable and not financially oppressive.
The Court dismissed the petition as the same bail condition had been previously upheld. The key takeaway is that issues already adjudicated cannot be reopened.
The case deals with rejection of a delayed tax appeal due to insufficient explanation. The Court upheld the defect but allowed another opportunity to justify the delay and pursue the appeal.
The Court upheld addition of unexplained income after finding no credible evidence of the donor’s financial capacity. It ruled that failure to establish source and genuineness of cash gifts justifies tax addition.
The ruling confirms that additions cannot be made merely on suspicion without supporting material. The Court found that the Assessing Officer did not bring any evidence to disprove the assessee’s transactions.
The High Court quashed assessment and penalty orders after finding notices were sent to an incorrect email address. It held that improper service denied the taxpayer a fair hearing, violating natural justice. The case underscores the necessity of valid notice for lawful proceedings.
