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PF Employees’ Contribution Was Debatable Pre-SC – No 143(1) Disallowance: ITAT Bangalore

March 12, 2026 1101 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved CPC adjustment denying deduction for employees’ PF contribution deposited after statutory due dates. The tribunal ruled that before the Supreme Court’s later decision, the issue was debatable and could not be adjusted under Section 143(1).

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

March 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter was remanded after directing the authority to provide the petitioner a personal hearing.

GST Transitional Credit Dispute Sent Back for Fresh Hearing Due to Non-Disclosure of Verification Reports

March 12, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court set aside a GST adjudication order because verification reports relied upon by the authorities were not furnished to the taxpayer. The court held that denying access to such reports violates principles of natural justice and ordered a fresh hearing.

SC Remands Property Injunction Case as Madras HC Ignored Evidence on Possession

March 12, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court set aside a High Court ruling after finding that it failed to consider documentary evidence and concurrent findings on possession while exercising jurisdiction under Section 100 CPC.

Possession Alone Cannot Decide Title in Property Disputes: Madras HC

March 12, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that although the defendant established title through a court auction purchase, injunction could not be granted as possession on the date of the suit was not proved.

Ex-Parte Assessment Reopened After Trust Produced Registration and Supporting Documents in Appeal

March 12, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad cancelled the penalty under Section 271(1)(c) after setting aside the assessment for fresh adjudication, holding that penalty based on the original order cannot survive once the assessment itself is reopened.

ITAT Delhi Quashes Search Assessments as Section 153D Approval Was Mechanical

March 12, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that approval granted under Section 153D without application of mind was invalid. As a result, search assessments framed under Section 153C for multiple years were quashed.

Madras HC Allows Reassessment in GST ITC Mismatch Case Due to Portal & Seller Issues

March 12, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

The Court set aside a GST assessment order based on an ITC mismatch after the taxpayer claimed the seller failed to upload invoice details. Fresh assessment was allowed subject to deposit of 10% of disputed tax.

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

March 12, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider the representation on merits. Customs were directed to provide a hearing and pass a reasoned order before refusing clearance.

SC to Examine Rules on Police Arrests Inside Court Premises Following Advocate–Police Altercation

March 12, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court granted respondents three weeks to file a counter affidavit in a case examining guidelines governing police conduct and arrests within court premises.

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