CESTAT Chennai rules on service tax liability for TASMAC’s bar license fees, affirming statutory function post-March 2013 and citing judicial precedents.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses revenue appeals, quashing tax scrutiny assessment against Crystal Phosphates Ltd. due to non-compliance with binding CBDT instructions for case selection.
Allahabad HC quashes orders against R.T. Infotech, remanding ITC dispute where tax was paid but not deposited by supplier. Purchaser not liable for seller’s default.
CESTAT Delhi rules Customs officers lack power to re-determine export FOB value. Overturns order against Jayantah Trading Co on over-valuation, penalties, and drawback. Reaffirms transaction value primacy.
ITAT Amritsar removes Rs. 4.72 lakh income addition for senior citizen, citing accumulated cash for emergencies. Overturns CIT(A) decision on bank deposit.
High Court allows delayed GST appeal (Section 107) due to peculiar circumstances, directing the appellate authority to hear it on merits within 8 weeks.
Karnataka HC set aside a consolidated GST demand order against IBC Knowledge Park, allowing company to avail Amnesty Scheme for specific financial years.
Supreme Court affirms Kerala’s power to tax cable TV as a luxury under Entry 62, List II, clarifying no conflict with central service tax on broadcasting.
Bangalore ITAT confirms Adarsh Developers’ right to claim ₹468 crore as business loss for advances to subsidiary, citing business expediency and prior precedents.
A legal summary of the Shanti Bhushan vs CIT case, where the court decided if heart surgery costs could be a tax-deductible business expense.
