The Kerala High Court has set aside a Customs Department order, reaffirming that a personal hearing is a mandatory requirement under Section 28(8) of the Customs Act, 1962. The ruling came in the case of Premier Marine Foods Vs Union of India, involving a partnership firm engaged in import and export that challenged a demand of over Rs. 1.32 crore in duty drawback
Rajasthan High Court grants bail to Rajesh Agarwal in a ₹26 crore GST fraud case, citing no extraordinary reasons for continued detention and considering the prolonged trial.
M/s. KLJ Polymers & Chemicals Ltd (the appellant importer) was engaged in import of different types of chemicals, PVCs, pigments etc and also engaged in manufacturing and trading of polymers, pigments, lubricants, stabilizers etc.
ITAT Ahmedabad rules superannuation fund contributions are deductible if paid before the tax return due date and the fund is approved, directing AO verification.
ITAT Kolkata rules in favor of Philips India, affirming 30% depreciation on moulds owned by the company but used by exclusive vendors for manufacturing.
Himachal Pradesh High Court stays reassessment proceedings against Prakash Chand Jadaik, awaiting the Supreme Court’s verdict on similar Section 148 challenges.
Rajasthan High Court grants bail to Amit Singhal in a GST input tax credit fraud case, citing magistrate trial, undetermined liability, and prolonged custody.
Delhi ITAT rules bank passbooks are not books of account for Section 68 additions, quashing unexplained cash credit claims without assessee’s formal books.
CESTAT Allahabad rules customs brokers are not liable for verifying the correctness of importer documents, overturning penalties against HIM Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Himachal Pradesh High Court orders State to reimburse Sylvan Greens Pvt. Ltd. ₹1.66 crore SGST incentive by July 31, 2025, with 6% interest on delays.
