The Court ruled that Section 106 of the BNSS permits seizure of property but not debit freezing of bank accounts. Attachment of proceeds of crime must follow the procedure under Section 107.
The Calcutta High Court set aside the freezing of a bank account after finding that cyber authorities had directed the freeze without obtaining a Magistrate’s order under the BNSS procedure.
The Court directed authorities not to take coercive steps based on GST show cause notices regarding leasehold rights assignment. The matter was adjourned while the issue remains under consideration.
The Bombay High Court held that assignment of leasehold rights in land and building amounts to transfer of benefits arising from immovable property. Consequently, such transactions are not taxable as supply of services under the GST Act.
The Gujarat High Court directed refund of IGST paid under Entry No.10 of Notification 10/2017 after it was declared ultra vires the IGST Act. The refund was ordered with statutory interest within four weeks.
The Bombay High Court quashed reassessment proceedings for AY 2018-19 after finding that the notice under Section 148 was issued in the name of an entity that had already merged and ceased to exist.
The Bombay High Court held that the reassessment notice under Section 148 was issued after the surviving limitation period expired. As a result, the entire reassessment proceedings and assessment order were quashed.
The Bombay High Court ruled that limitation under Section 201(3) must be calculated based on the financial year in which each quarterly TDS statement is filed. The decision confirms that annual or cumulative computation of limitation is not permitted.
The Gujarat High Court granted bail after observing that the accused’s role was mainly related to compliance activities and he did not appear to be a major participant in the alleged GST fraud.
The Kerala High Court ruled that land granted exemption under the Kerala Land Reforms Act for commercial or industrial use cannot be subjected to restrictions under the Paddy Land Act in the specific circumstances of the case.
