Bombay High Court quashes a ₹79.72-crore GST demand against Dharma Productions, holding that licensing copyright in cinematographic films was taxable at 12%, not as Information Technology Software at 18%.
Read Full ArticleDelhi High Court holds that advocate-client privilege cannot bar a GST investigation into an advocate’s own conduct where prima facie material indicates involvement beyond legal representation.
The Delhi High Court directed authorities across India not to permit GST registration without biometric Aadhaar authentication, amid concerns over fraudulent registrations using innocent persons’ PAN and Aadhaar details.
Gauhati High Court rules that GST registration cancelled due to a tax consultant’s negligence may be restored upon filing returns and clearing dues.
₹33.54 crore GST refund recovery quashed by appellate authority; refund under Rule 89(4) held valid despite procedural misclassification.
Orissa High Court quashes service tax demand on practising advocate, citing exemption rules and warning against harassment of legal professionals.
Gujarat High Court rules transfer of GIDC leased plot is not liable to GST and directs release of incremental refunds within three months.
Delhi High Court issues notice on Bibas plea against a GST demand of Rs. 56 lakhs, and directed the concerned department to re-adjudicate Bibas challenge to the tax demand.
Supreme Court consolidates 27 petitions challenging the 28% GST on online gaming companies from 9 High Courts, amid legal disputes over tax rates.
The tax department should ensure that the theres no unwarranted litigation and make the system more assessee/taxpayer friendly. Read more to find out what the Bombay High Court said.
Days after media reports hyped that the Narendra Modi-led BJP Government had imposed 18% tax on Gangajal under the Goods and Services Tax regime, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes has dismissed the ...
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