The Madras High Court quashed a tax order against Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd., citing a violation of natural justice. The court held that the company was denied a personal hearing and its reply was not considered.
Madras High Court held that Tribunal cannot convert itself into a disciplinary authority and impose punishment of censure. Accordingly, order punishment of censure is liable to be quashed and set aside.
The Gujarat High Court has issued an interim order restraining final action on GST show-cause notices against Hubergroup India. The court’s decision is based on a challenge to the notices, which were issued following a GST audit that was not completed within the statutory nine-month period as mandated by the GST Act.
The Delhi High Court has set aside a GST demand of over ₹10 crore against Manpower Group Services, ruling that the tax officer’s order was cryptic and failed to consider the company’s detailed reply and supporting documents.
Karnataka High Court set aside orders confirming service tax demands based on CBDT data and relegated cases back to authorities for fresh consideration.
Madras High Court held that section 173(5) Cr.P.C., 1973, is attracted only to cases instituted on police reports. Accordingly, the same cannot be invoked based on a police report but on a private complaint under the Central Excise Act, 1944.
Madras High Court held that writ petition against SCN demanding GST on construction of Mauritius Supreme Court cannot be entertained since the petition is premature and right course is to file detailed replay against the same.
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that steel grip insulating tape is an insulator and liable to be taxed under Entry 50 Part – II Schedule – II of the Madhya Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2002 [M.P. VAT Act] @ 5%. Accordingly, writ allowed.
Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) Vs R.K. Swami Singh (Manipur High Court) Manipur High Court held that appeal is not maintainable since value of alleged seized gold is below the minimum threshold limit for filing an appeal i.e. Rs. 1 Crore as per instruction dated 02.11.2023. Accordingly, appeal dismissed. Facts- On 20.06.2014, the respondent herein was […]
The Kerala High Court dismissed a tax petition by a retired Subedar, ruling it lacked territorial jurisdiction. The court stated that a bank account in Kerala does not confer jurisdiction when the entire tax assessment cause of action arose in Jharkhand.
