Tax Evasion
Indirect Taxes
Criminal Court Can’t Release Customs-Seized Goods Without Taking Cognizance of Offence: Gauhati High CourtÂ
The Gauhati High Court has held that a regular criminal court cannot invoke the...
GST
This Is Why Refund of GST Paid During Search Refused: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has declined to direct the refund of ₹26.55 lakh paid...
GST
CGST Dept. Exposes Large Scale Tax Evasion Network in Pan Masala Manufacturing Units
In a major enforcement action, the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department has...
GST
GST ITC | Proper Officer Has Duty To Prevent Tax Evasion, May Issue SCN: Calcutta High Court Refuses To Interfere In SCN But Quashes...
The Calcutta High Court has declined to interfere with a show cause notice issued...
GST
Difference in Month of Reporting Sale and ITC Claim Doesn’t Amount to Tax Evasion: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that a mere difference in the month of reporting...
Indirect Taxes
Incorrect Understanding Of Law Can’t Automatically Be Treated As Tax Evasion Intention: CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held...
GST
UP STF Accuses CGST Inspector of Actively Facilitating Tax Evasion By Providing Departmental Protection To Fraudulent Entities
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has named a Central GST inspector, Mohit...
GST
GST Dept. Can’t Seize Cash Without Evidentiary Link to Tax Evasion: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has held that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department...
Direct Tax
PCIT Sanction Sufficient For Tax Evasion Exceeding Rs. 25 Lakhs; No Need for Collegium Approval: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court while upholding the validity of Circular No. 5/2020 dated 23.01.2020...
GST
E-Way Bill Expiry Doesn’t Attribute To Tax Evasion Intention: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has held that expiry of e-way bill does not attribute...
GST
Despite Power To Arrest in Tax Evasion Above Rs. 5 Crore, Uttar Pradesh GST Still Relies on Police FIRs
Nowadays, despite the power to arrest tax evasion above Rs. 5 Crore, Uttar Pradesh...
Direct Tax
Tax Evasion | Bombay HC Condones 447-Day Delay by Income Tax Dept. in Filing Appeal Against Acquittal
The Bombay High Court at Goa has condoned a 447-day delay by the Income...
GST
CA Accused Of Rs. 560-Crore Fake Billing Racket : Gujarat SGST Uncovers Rs. 112-Crore Tax Evasion
The Gujarat State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department has unearthed a massive bogus...
GST
DGGI Ahmedabad Uncovers Rs. 140-Crore Tax Evasion by Gaming Firm
In a significant breakthrough with far-reaching implications, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI),...
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Indirect Taxes
Criminal Court Can’t Release Customs-Seized Goods Without Taking Cognizance of Offence: Gauhati High CourtÂ
The Gauhati High Court has held that a regular criminal court cannot invoke the...
GST
This Is Why Refund of GST Paid During Search Refused: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has declined to direct the refund of ₹26.55 lakh paid...
GST
Complainant Should Not Suffer Financial Hardship for Helping Trap CGST Officer: Karnataka High Court Permits Claim for Return of ₹80,000 Bribe Money
The Karnataka High Court has held that a complainant who provides his own money...
Indirect Taxes
S. 110A of Customs Act Provides Statutory Mechanism For Provisional Release Of Goods Seized While Adjudication Remains Pending: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court has held that Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962,...