The Orissa High Court modified a motor accident compensation award after finding that the Tribunal failed to deduct income tax while calculating loss of dependency. The Court recalculated compensation using the deceased’s taxable income under the new tax regime.
The Calcutta High Court considered the petitioner’s request for adjournment of GST enquiry proceedings after he claimed inability to appear due to a leg fracture. The Court sought instructions on whether appearance could be made after 15 days.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that a GST assessment order issued under Section 62 stood automatically withdrawn after the taxpayer filed pending returns with tax, interest, and late fee.
The Delhi High Court held that consultancy and recruitment support services provided to foreign universities qualify as export of services under GST. The Court ruled that incidental involvement of Indian students does not convert such services into intermediary services.
The Court observed that allegations of fraud, willful misstatement, and suppression must contain clear particulars enabling effective response by the taxpayer. The absence of reasons rendered the show cause notice and subsequent orders invalid.
Court ruled that differing interpretations on classification of services as OIDAR cannot automatically justify invocation of Section 74 unless deliberate concealment or suppression is established by the Department.
Court held that there was no direct or indirect connection between the assessee and the handwritten inquiry register relied upon by the department. Statements recorded during search proceedings also did not mention the assessee.
The Tripura High Court stayed a Bar Association resolution and show cause proceedings initiated against an advocate who appeared in court during a boycott call. The Court held that lawyers cannot be restrained from performing professional duties toward clients.
The High Court ruled that refund claims arising from unconstitutional GST levies are not restricted by the limitation provisions under Section 54 of the GST Act. Interest at 6% was directed from the date of tax payment till refund.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a Section 73 GST notice lacking specific details, computations, and supporting material is legally unsustainable. The ruling emphasizes that vague allegations violate principles of natural justice and deprive taxpayers of an effective opportunity to respond.
