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Jan 285 min read
Delhi High Court on the Proportionality of Penalties Under Section 129 of the CGST Act
Delhi HC affirms proportionality in GST penalties, ruling that minor e-way bill lapses shouldn’t attract severe fines under Section 129.
Jan 252 min read
Revised Arrest & Bail Guidelines Under the CGST Act: Key Amendments & Implications
CBIC revises GST arrest guidelines, mandating written grounds of arrest to ensure procedural compliance and safeguard legal rights.
Jan 183 min read
Gauhati High Court on GST Detention: Balancing Procedural Safeguards and Personal Liberty
The Gauhati HC examines the balance between GST detention powers and personal liberty, emphasising procedural safeguards and proportionality
Jan 183 min read
GST Investigation Wing issues Guidelines for Arrest and Bail under GST Provisions
CBIC updates guidelines for arrest and bail under GST, aligning with judicial directions to ensure procedural transparency and safeguards.
Jan 185 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Share Capital Reduction as a ‘Transfer’ Under the Income Tax Act
The Supreme Court rules that share capital reduction qualifies as a ‘transfer’ under tax law, impacting capital gains taxation.
Jan 64 min read
CBIC Issues Clarification on Place of Supply for Online Services to Unregistered Recipients
CBIC clarifies GST compliance for online services, requiring suppliers to record recipients' states to ensure accurate tax allocation.
Jan 34 min read
Delhi High Court Invalidates Arrest Over Procedural Violations Under the CGST Act
Delhi High Court rules arrest under CGST Act illegal due to failure to provide written grounds of arrest, violating statutory safeguards.
Jan 24 min read
CBDT Extends Deadline and Provides Comprehensive Guidance on the DTVSV Scheme
CBDT releases updated FAQs for the DTVSV Scheme, addressing ambiguities and extending the deadline for determining payable amounts.
Jan 25 min read
Bombay High Court Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Due to Lack of New Evidence
The Bombay High Court quashes reassessment proceedings, highlighting that reopening assessments without fresh evidence is unlawful.
Jan 1, 20253 min read
Judicial Interpretation of Long-Term Capital Gain Exemption and MAT Computation under IT Act
This case clarifies the interplay between LTCG exemptions under Section 10(38) and MAT computations under Section 115JB of the IT Act.
Dec 31, 20245 min read
Delhi ITAT Clarifies on Taxability of Digital Services Under the India-Singapore DTAA
Delhi ITAT rules that digital service receipts under the India-Singapore DTAA are not ‘royalty’ or ‘FTS’, offering clarity on taxability.
Dec 31, 20245 min read
India-US DTAA: Delhi High Court on ‘Preparatory’ and ‘Auxiliary’ Activities Under Article 5
Delhi HC clarifies the scope of ‘preparatory’ and ‘auxiliary’ activities under the India-US DTAA, focusing on Permanent Establishments.
Dec 30, 20244 min read
Permanent Establishment or Misconception? ITAT Clarifies the 120-Day Rule
Does the 120-day rule always create a Permanent Establishment? ITAT clarifies the criteria for taxation under the India-USA DTAA.
Dec 26, 20244 min read
Delhi High Court Upholds ITAT’s Ruling in the Absence of ‘Finding or Direction’ Under Section 150 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961
Delhi HC upholds ITAT's ruling that reassessment under s. 150 of the Income-Tax Act is invalid without a specific 'finding or direction.'
Dec 24, 20242 min read
Telangana High Court: Assessee's Inability to Disprove Sworn Statement Results in Tax Addition
Telangana HC rules that sworn statements under Section 132(4) hold evidentiary value unless effectively rebutted by the assessee.
Dec 23, 20244 min read
Finality in Tax Settlement: Delhi High Court Invalidates Unauthorized Reassessment Under the DTVSV Act
Delhi High Court rules that tax settlements under the DTVSV Act are final and prohibit unauthorised reopening of concluded disputes.
Dec 23, 20244 min read
The ITAT Bangalore clarifies Permanent Establishment and Fees for Technical Services under India-USA DTAA
SanDisk India's role in PE creation and reimbursements for seconded employees under India-USA DTAA analysed by ITAT Bangalore in key ruling.
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Delhi High Court Defines Telecom Towers as Movable Property under GST
The Delhi HC clarifies that telecom towers are movable property under GST, affirming ITC eligibility and rejecting immovability claims.
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Preponderance of Probability v. Mere Suspicion: Delhi High Court Reaffirms the Need for Concrete Evidence in Clandestine Removal Allegations
Delhi HC emphasises that credible evidence, not mere suspicion, is required to prove clandestine removal in excise duty cases.
Dec 12, 20243 min read
Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment: Upholds Statutory Time Limits in Tax Cases
The Delhi HC quashes reassessment notices, reinforcing statutory time limits under the Income-tax Act and clarifying procedural safeguards.