Goods and Service Tax (GST) Weekly Flashback for the period 13 To 19 July 2025.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Rejects Customs Plea to Impose IGST on Re-Imported Aircraft Parts
In a significant relief to Indian airlines such as IndiGo and SpiceJet, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal by the Customs Department seeking to impose Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on re-imported aircraft and spare parts that were sent abroad for repairs. The tax demand was based on a 2021 notification attempting to retrospectively modify a 2017 exemption order.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Rs. 2.5 Lakh Crore Online Gaming GST Dispute on July 25
The Supreme Court is set to deliver a decisive verdict on July 25 in the ₹2.5 lakh crore tax dispute involving multiple online real money gaming(RMG) platforms. This case is among the most significant tax litigation matters in the country’s legal history.
Whether Wrong Address & GSTIN on Invoices Should Deny ITC? Supreme Court Admits Dept’s Appeal
The Supreme Court has admitted department’s Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the judgement of Delhi High Court which held that minor technical errors like wrong address and Goods and Service Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) on invoices should not unjustly deny a company its entitled Input Tax Credit (ITC).
The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed the interim bail granted by the Karnataka High Court to Ritu Minocha, an accused in a massive ₹665 crore GST input tax credit (ITC) fraud case.
Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has directed that no coercive measures be taken against Shiningkart Ecommerce Private Ltd. concerning a Rs. 91.4 lakh interest demand raised through an order, noting that overlapping tax demands for the same period had already been issued by both the Delhi and Central GST departments.
Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court Grants Bail in Rs.8500 Crores GST Scam For Non-Furnishing Grounds Of Arrest
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Ashraf bhai Ibrahim bhai Kalavdiya, the alleged mastermind in a Rs. 8500 crore fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam, citing violation of fundamental rights under Article 22(1) of the Constitution and non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures.
Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has held that mere uploading of notices on the Goods and Service Tax (GST) portal under ‘Additional Notices and Orders’ does not constitute valid service.
Kerala High Court
WhatsApp Is Not a Valid Mode of Service: Kerala High Court Quashes GST Confiscation
The Kerala High Court set aside the confiscation of a truck owned by Mathai M.V., citing procedural lapses by the SGST Department as the notice was served via Whatsapp which is not a valid mode of service.
Fresh Plea For Provisional Release Despite GST Confiscation Proceedings Allowed: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court allowed the fresh plea for provisional release despite Goods and Service Tax (GST) confiscation proceedings.
Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the penalty imposed on M/s Kunal Aluminum Company for transporting goods without an e-way bill, ruling that there was no intent to evade tax.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has refused to quash a criminal complaint involving a large-scale fake input tax credit (ITC) scam under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, involving fraudulent claims amounting to ₹15.86 crore.
Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail to Marble Trader Accused in Rs. 36 Crore GST Evasion Case
The Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur bench has granted bail to Vikas Sain, a marble trader from Kishangarh, who was accused of masterminding a Rs. 36 crore tax evasion scheme through three firms allegedly involved in issuing bogus invoices and fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims.
Gujarat High Court
Gujarat High Court Declines to Interfere with State GST Advisory On Interest For Delayed Tax Payment
The Gujarat High Court has refused to quash an advisory issued by the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax regarding the payment of interest on delayed self-assessed tax under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act.
Mariya is the Senior Editor at Juris Hour. She has 5+ years of experience on covering tax litigation stories from the Supreme Court, High Courts and various tribunals including CESTAT, ITAT, NCLAT, NCLT, etc. Mariya graduated from MLSU Law College, Udaipur (Raj.) with B.A.LL.B. and also holds an LL.M. She started as a freelance tax reporter in the leading online legal news companies like LiveLaw & Taxscan.
