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AI in GST: Powerful Tool, Unready Taxpayers: Risks of Algorithmic Judgement

Goods and Services Tax : The increasing use of AI in GST is leading to automated mismatch alerts and notices based on flawed data. The key takeaway is that...

April 21, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

GST on IPL: Sport or High-Octane Entertainment — 18% vs 40%?

Goods and Services Tax : IPL franchises have contested the 40% GST rate, arguing it wrongly classifies matches as entertainment instead of sporting events....

April 21, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

GST SCNs Invalid Without Specific Allegations of Suppression

Goods and Services Tax : Explains that vague show cause notices lacking details of suppression violate legal principles. Highlights that extended limitatio...

April 21, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund on Export of Goods – Understanding Adjusted Total Turnover

Goods and Services Tax : Clarifies that export value used in refund calculation must be consistently applied in both numerator and denominator. Highlights ...

April 21, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated GST Notices Referred to Larger Bench Due to Conflicting Judicial Views

Goods and Services Tax : The Court examined whether show-cause notices covering multiple financial years are valid and noted divergent High Court rulings. ...

April 21, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Mastermind Arrested for ₹1,825 Crore GST Refund Fraud via Fake ITC & Bogus Exports

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...

April 21, 2026 4671 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi CGST Busts ₹8 Cr Fake ITC; Company Director Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...

April 18, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Top 10 Issues in GST Enforcement Actions

Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...

April 17, 2026 696 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Arrests GST Superintendent & Inspector for Accepting Bribe in Registration Case

Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...

April 11, 2026 924 Views 1 comment Print

CBI Arrests Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam in a Bribery Case

Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...

April 1, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Custody Not Required as Trial Likely to Take Time, HC Grants Bail in Fake ITC Case

Goods and Services Tax : Considering the duration of custody and the likely delay in trial, the Court found continued detention unnecessary. It granted bai...

April 21, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh HC Stayed GST Recovery Subject to Pre-Deposit Compliance

Goods and Services Tax : The Court permitted the taxpayer to obtain a stay by following the procedure under Section 112 and relevant CBIC circulars. It emp...

April 20, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Sets Aside GST Cancellation for Lack of Reasons; Bank Attachment Ends After One Year

Goods and Services Tax : GST Registration Cancellation Set Aside for Lack of Proper Reasons, Bank Account Attachment Lapses Automatically Under GST Law aft...

April 20, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Stayed GST SCN Due to Illegal Clubbing of Sections 74, 74A & 130

Goods and Services Tax : Sections 74 and 74A operate on fundamentally different legal principles. The Court noted that their combined invocation raises ser...

April 20, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Apply in DRC-20 for GST Payment in Instalments: Telangana HC

Goods and Services Tax : Recovery action was initiated even after partial tax payment. The Court held that instalment relief must be sought through Form DR...

April 20, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC extends due date of March GSTR-3B to 21st April 2026

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC extends due date for filing March 2026 GSTR-3B to April 21, 2026, for registered persons under Section 39 of the CGST Act....

April 21, 2026 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Late Fee Waiver Granted Due to System Glitches in Maharashtra PT Return Filing

Goods and Services Tax : Due to technical issues on the new tax portal, late fees for Profession Tax returns were waived if tax was paid by 15 March 2026. ...

April 18, 2026 1464 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on Re-Computation of Interest under Table 5.1 of GSTR-3B

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...

April 17, 2026 10866 Views 0 comment Print

Editing allowed in Appeal Pre-deposit Percentage Field in GST Portal

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...

April 11, 2026 3168 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Clarifies Appeal Rights Due to Incorrect NIL Demand in Adjudication Orders

Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...

April 3, 2026 546 Views 0 comment Print


Arrest under GST: Law, Limitations and Constitutional Safeguards

October 28, 2025 2115 Views 0 comment Print

GST arrest power under Section 69 is limited to grave offenses (evasion > ₹2 crore, or repeat fraud), requiring reasons to believe and adherence to Article 22 safeguards, with most offenses being non-cognizable and bailable.

Gauhati HC Grants GST Bail for Arnesh Kumar Guideline Violation

October 28, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati High Court granted bail in a GST arrest case, ruling the arrest violated mandatory Section 35(3) BNSS and Arnesh Kumar guidelines due to failure to issue prior notice or record specific written justification.

Guwahati HC Grants Bail in Rs. 199 Cr Fake ITC Fraud Case

October 28, 2025 1140 Views 0 comment Print

The Guwahati HC granted anticipatory bail to a man accused in a Rs. 199.31 Cr fake ITC conspiracy, ruling that custodial interrogation was unnecessary as the main accused was already out on default bail.

Unregistered Partnership Firm Can File Writ Petition to Enforce Statutory Rights under GST

October 28, 2025 1740 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC rules that Section 69(2) of the Partnership Act does not bar an unregistered firm from filing a writ petition to enforce statutory rights, upholding the maintainability of a GST challenge.

Delhi HC Directs GST Officers to Return or Share Data from Seized Phones & Laptops

October 28, 2025 915 Views 0 comment Print

Ordering compliance with Section 67(3) and (5) of CGST Act, Court held that seized devices must either be returned if not relied upon, or data copies must be furnished to taxpayer in presence of officials.

MP HC Dismisses Repeat GST Writ Petition; Imposes ₹2 Lakh Cost for Abuse of Process

October 28, 2025 771 Views 0 comment Print

MP HC dismissed a second writ petition filed by a cigarette manufacturer seeking documents already covered by earlier court orders, holding it was an abuse of process to stall GST adjudication and imposed ₹2 lakh as costs.

GST Seizure under Section 130 Invalid When Demand Lies Under 73/74: Allahabad HC

October 27, 2025 852 Views 0 comment Print

The Allahabad HC quashed GST confiscation orders for excess stock, ruling that authorities must proceed via regular assessment (Sec 73/74), not severe confiscation.

Rectification order Pendency Sufficient Cause for Minor Delay in GST Appeal: Delhi HC

October 27, 2025 852 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Arrest Without Following Arnesh Kumar Guidelines Invalid: Gauhati HC Grants Bail in GST Case

October 27, 2025 4659 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Karnataka HC Orders Refund of ₹10 Cr Collected Under Duress During GST Search

October 27, 2025 4002 Views 1 comment Print

Karnataka High Court directs refund of ₹10 crores collected during GST search, holding the payment involuntary and not valid under Section 74(5) of the CGST Act.

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