This article explains the correct method of calculating ITC reversal when both Rule 37 and Rule 42 apply. It clarifies that taxpayers should adjust for ITC already reversed under Rule 42 to prevent duplication.
The Supreme Court examined whether online gaming platforms offering skill-based games can be treated as suppliers of actionable claims arising from betting and gambling. The case also involved challenges to GST demands, valuation rules, and the constitutional validity of various GST provisions.
Supreme Court held that States can regulate or prohibit betting on skill games, ruling that Entry 34 extends to all forms of betting and gambling.
The Supreme Court ruled that vicarious liability under the NI Act cannot arise solely from holding an office in a society or company. The key test is whether there is specific material showing involvement in the conduct of the entity’s affairs and the transaction in question.
The article explains how limitation under Sections 107 and 112 is calculated from communication of orders and why delayed appeals face serious risks. It highlights the importance of preserving proof of service and complying with statutory timelines.
CBDT has instructed tax officers to uniformly apply Sections 68 to 69D and Section 115BBE after a C&AG audit found inconsistencies in assessments and incorrect tax computations leading to revenue loss.
The government has notified the Principal Bench of GSTAT as the National Appellate Authority for resolving conflicting state advance rulings. The update streamlines dispute resolution under Section 101A with retrospective effect from 1 April 2026.
The Supreme Court held that cutting, routing, and grooving Aluminum Composite Panels for building installation does not create a new product and therefore does not amount to manufacture under the Central Excise Act. The ruling also clarified that disputes on excisability fall within the Supreme Court’s exclusive jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court held that the Election Commission has constitutional authority under Article 324 and Section 21(3) of the RP Act to conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Court ruled that the Commission’s powers remain operative so long as they do not violate express statutory provisions.
Mumbai ITAT held that once receipts reflected in Form 26AS are assessed as taxable income, corresponding TDS credit cannot be denied on technical grounds. The AO was directed to verify records and grant due credit.
