The Court upheld the Tribunal’s view that interest cannot be levied when duty paid is fully creditable to downstream units. It confirms that compensatory interest requires actual revenue loss.
Judicial rulings clarify that Section 54 focuses on timely investment of capital gains, not rigid legal ownership milestones. The exemption depends on when and how the investment is made.
High Courts are declining to entertain GST writs now that GSTAT is operational. Taxpayers must pursue statutory appeals, with courts granting limited transition relief to avoid hardship.
Courts have held that bona fide recipients cannot be penalised for supplier defaults. Using Section 64 against compliant buyers is disproportionate and legally vulnerable.
This guide explains how life insurance needs change from youth to retirement. The key takeaway is matching coverage type and amount with evolving responsibilities to avoid under- or over-insurance.
The court ruled that a CBIC circular on deemed exports cannot block ITC refunds for actual exporters. Refunds under Section 54(3) must follow the statute when no deemed export benefits are claimed.
The article explains that once fraud-based proceedings fail, demands cannot be revived under Section 73 if limitation has expired. Statutory time limits remain mandatory and jurisdictional.
The GSTN now allows hotels to declare premises as “specified” online, determining whether restaurant services attract 18% GST with ITC or 5% without ITC. The move streamlines compliance and clarifies premises-wise classification.
Builders under the 1%/5% GST regime must still meet the 80% registered procurement rule. Non-compliance attracts cash RCM liability without ITC benefit.
The 2026 regulations replace the old FEMA framework and tighten oversight of guarantees. The key takeaway is clearer eligibility, reporting, and risk control.
