Madras High Court dismisses writ petition against SARFAESI sale notice, reiterating that statutory appeal under SARFAESI Act is the appropriate remedy.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that private banks, like ICICI, are not “State” under Article 12, precluding writ petitions for directions on loan recovery. Borrowers must use SARFAESI Act remedies.
Calcutta High Court overturns CESTAT’s remand order, directing a refund to Ipsen Technologies. A typographical omission by the Tribunal led to an unnecessary ‘unjust enrichment’ inquiry.
The Delhi High Court ruled that amounts paid during GST investigation can be adjusted towards pre-deposit for filing an appeal, and also addressed duplication in demand notices.
Allahabad HC quashes an ex-parte GST assessment against Som Fragrances due to improper notice service, violating natural justice. Court directs fresh assessment after petitioner files objections.
Delhi High Court rules that a tax refund cannot be denied for a TDS mismatch if the assessee timely filed a revised return, and revenue neither rejected it nor communicated defects.
Madras High Court sets aside ex parte income tax order in Natarajan Manohar vs ITO due to email ID dispute, mandating fresh consideration and personal hearing.
Kerala High Court allows release of GST confiscated goods if not auctioned, pending appeal. A taxpayer’s vehicle and scrap materials were ordered released under Section 130 upon fine payment.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal by the PCIT against Thomson Press (India) Ltd, upholding that Section 50C applies based on circle rates at the time of agreement to sell, not the later sale deed.
Allahabad High Court held that after one time settlement of loan between borrowers and guarantor with bank, the criminal proceedings against accused [who is neither borrower nor guarantor] having business relation with borrower is liable to be quashed.
