The issue was whether penalties could be sustained without proper cross-examination of witnesses. The court held that ignoring Section 138B requirements vitiates the adjudication.
The issue was whether a single GST show cause notice could cover several assessment years. The court granted interim protection, staying coercive action pending detailed examination.
The Calcutta High Court held that once an arbitral award attains finality, the award amount must be paid in full without deduction of tax at source.
The High Court held that even in ex parte proceedings, the appellate authority must consider appeal grounds. The matter was remanded for fresh decision on merits.
The High Court held that export refunds cannot be denied based on alleged excess ITC without issuing an SCN under the CGST Act. The ruling reinforces that recovery proceedings must follow statutory procedure.
The Delhi High Court rejected the Revenue’s transfer pricing appeals, holding that no substantial question of law arose. The ruling followed earlier decisions on identical issues for prior years.
The High Court held that assessment could not stand where the taxpayer was unable to reply due to non-supply of documents. The matter was remitted for fresh assessment after document supply.
The High Court found prima facie vagueness in a GST show-cause notice that failed to specify missing documents and questioned whether Section 74 jurisdiction was validly invoked. Coercive recovery based on the adjudication order was stayed pending further hearing.
The High Court held that customs authorities lawfully extended the time under Section 110(2) before expiry, making the later show-cause notice valid and negating the claim for return of seized gold and cash.
The court held that a shipping bill could be amended under Section 149 of the Customs Act to correct an inadvertent drawback entry, enabling release of IGST refund on zero-rated exports.
