Nikhil Bhandari
Nikhil Bhandari is a Chartered Accountant and a Indirect Tax professional with over 4.5 years of post-qualification experience in tax advisory, compliance management, and tax process optimization. Associated with SDU LLP since August 2015 spanning his articleship through to his current role as Assistant Manager Nikhil has uniquely navigated India’s transition from the legacy tax regime into the GST era.His expertise encompasses both strategic advisory and Indirect Tax litigation, where he represents clients in complex disputes across the manufacturing, service, and e-commerce sectors. By providing high-level counsel to corporate leadership, he ensures that tax positions are not only robust and compliant but also structured for long-term operational efficiency.Beyond his core practice, Nikhil is a proactive contributor to the GST ecosystem. He is dedicated to tracking and analyzing judicial precedents from various High Courts and the Supreme Court, fostering greater clarity and ease of access to tax intelligence for the wider professional community.
Direct Tax
CBDT Clarifies LTC, Medical Reimbursement & Sections 80DD/80DDB Not Available Under New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
In a significant clarification impacting salaried taxpayers and government departments, the Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has issued an Office Memorandum clarifying that exemptions and deductions such as Leave Travel Concession (LTC), medical reimbursement, and deductions under Sections 80DD and 80DDB are not available...
GST
Fake GST Raid in Bengaluru: Housekeeping Staff Impersonate Officers, Extort Rs. 5 Lakh from Tobacco Trader
A brazen case of impersonation and extortion has come to light in Bengaluru, where two housekeeping staff allegedly posed as GST officials, staged a fake GST raid, and extorted ₹5 lakh from a tobacco trader by exploiting their insider knowledge of official procedures.According to...
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GST
GST Return Mismatch: Appellate Authority Can’t Convert S. 74 Proceedings to S. 73: GSTAT Orders Fresh Adjudication
In the GST return mismatch case, the Delhi Bench of Goods and Services Tax...
Indirect Taxes
State Liable for Theft of Seized Silver: Supreme Court Upholds Compensation to Bullion Trader
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Andhra...
Indirect Taxes
Challenge to Health Security-cum-National Security Cess Act, 2025: Karnataka High Court Issues Notice
The Karnataka High Court has issued notice in a writ petition challenging the constitutional...
Columns
Madras HC to Decide Whether Time Spent in GST Rectification Can Be Excluded from Appeal Limitation; Allahabad HC Has Already Ruled in Assessee’s Favour
A significant question of law under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime—whether the...
GST
No Proof of SCN Service: Supreme Court Quashes GST Demand Order for Breach of Natural Justice
The Supreme Court has set aside a GST demand order of over ₹8.9 crore...
GST
Splitting of SCN: Madras HC Stays GST Orders Against Titan Citing It As Time-Barred
The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to Titan Company Ltd. in what...
GST
Is 18% GST Applicable On Nestlé’s Milky Bar Eclairs? Madras HC Stays GST Demand Against Nestlé
The Madras High Court has granted interim relief to Nestlé India Limited by staying...
GST
Educational Consultancy Services Not ‘Intermediary’ Under GST: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the...
GST
Telangana High Court Stays GST Demand Raised Through Composite Order Covering 4 FYs
The Telangana High Court has granted interim relief to assessee by staying the recovery...
GST
Rs. 10.9 Lakh GST Demand Invalid as SCN Uploaded On GST Portal Under ‘Additional Notices’ Tab : Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has set aside a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand...
GST
IGST Refunds Can’t Be Claimed After Amalgamation Without Proper ITC Transfer: Gujarat HC
The Gujarat High Court has ruled that refunds of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC)...
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Direct Tax
CBDT Clarifies LTC, Medical Reimbursement & Sections 80DD/80DDB Not Available Under New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
In a significant clarification impacting salaried taxpayers and government departments, the Central Board of...
GST
Fake GST Raid in Bengaluru: Housekeeping Staff Impersonate Officers, Extort Rs. 5 Lakh from Tobacco Trader
A brazen case of impersonation and extortion has come to light in Bengaluru, where...
Company & PMLA
ED Moves HC to Cancel WinZO Co-Founder Saumya Singh Rathore’s Bail
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has intensified its action against real-money gaming platform WinZO...
Indirect Taxes
No Duty Without Proof of Fresh Import; Relief Granted to L&T on Leftover Bombay High Materials: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has set aside...

