Bombay HC stayed DGFT’s notification changing tariff heading of roasted areca nuts, holding that only Central Government can amend customs classifications under Section 11A.
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.
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.
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 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.
Delhi HC directs Customs and CBIC to strictly implement the DGFT’s Minimum Import Price (MIP) of Rs. 20,108/- per MT on Soda Ash imports to protect domestic industries.
The Allahabad HC quashed GST confiscation orders for excess stock, ruling that authorities must proceed via regular assessment (Sec 73/74), not severe confiscation.
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.
The Karnataka High Court affirmed that SEZ units can claim Section 10AA deduction on income enhanced through a voluntary Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) adjustment. The ruling clarifies that the bar under Section 92C(4) applies only to income enhanced by the Assessing Officer, not to voluntary APA compliance.
Karnataka HC ruled that an order giving effect to Tribunal directions passed after three-month limit under Section 153(5) is time-barred. Court upheld refund of ₹4.73 crore with interest under Sections 244A(1)(b) and 244A(1A).
