The Bombay High Court has ruled that GST Registration cannot be cancelled solely on supplier defaults without proof of Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud. The bench of Justice G. S. Kulkarni and Justice Aarti Sathe has observed, “considering the nature of the documents, it was expected that the designated officer would record findings on those…
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Solely on Supplier Defaults Without Proof of ITC Fraud: Bombay High Court
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.
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