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Delhi HC Stays GST Demand Notice Because Status of Delhi Jal Board as Local Authority Is Unresolved

The High Court granted interim relief to a contractor after observing that the determination of the Delhi Jal Board’s status under the CGST Act will decide whether GST applies at 12% or ...
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Mere Clerical Errors in GSTR-1 Without Revenue Loss Cannot Justify SCN: Karnataka HC

The High Court ruled that genuine clerical mistakes in GST returns cannot justify tax proceedings when the correction only reflects the true nature of transactions and causes no loss to the ...
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P&H HC Denies Bail To YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra For Espionage

The High Court refused bail after noting electronic evidence and communication with suspected foreign agents, holding that the seriousness of espionage allegations warranted continued ...
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Inflated Stock Statement to Bank Justifies Income Addition as Practice Held Commercial Immorality: J&K HC

The Court ruled that when an assessee certifies stock statements given to a bank as accurate and consistent with books, ...
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Section 89(1) Relief Cannot Be Denied for Non-Filing of Form 10E Before ITR Due Date: ITAT Gauhati

The ITAT Gauhati ruled that relief under Section 89(1) cannot be denied solely because Form 10E was not filed before the due ...
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The Corporate Gudi – Opportunity to File Pending ROC Forms

The MCA has introduced CCFS-2026 allowing companies to clear pending filings by paying only 10% of additional fees. The scheme offers a limited window to regularize compliance without heavy ...
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Assessment Order Passed in Name of Deceased Assessee Held Void – Karnataka HC

The High Court set aside an assessment order issued against a deceased taxpayer. It held that once the department knows of the death, proceedings must continue only against the legal ...
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FSSAI Revises Turnover Limits to Reduce Compliance Burden on Small Food Businesses

FSSAI has revised turnover thresholds for food business registration and licensing under the 2026 amendment regulations. The new limits aim to streamline regulatory compliance and reduce burdens on ...
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Advisory on Ransomware Groups Targeting NAS Devices used by CA & Consulting Firms

I4C warns that ransomware groups are targeting NAS devices used by CA and consulting firms by exploiting weak credentials, unpatched vulnerabilities, and exposed internet interfaces. The advisory ...
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GST not leviable on rent received on leasing residential premises to students, staff and teachers

Karnataka High Court held that the rent received by leasing out residential premises for the purpose of students, staff and teachers would not be exigible / amenable to GST. Accordingly, order is set ...
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No Legal Basis to Ban Kambala Outside Coastal Karnataka, Rules High Court

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea to prohibit Kambala in areas like Bengaluru, noting that the Supreme Court has already upheld the legality of state amendments allowing such traditional ...
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No TDS on Foreign Travel LTC Leads to Section 271C Penalty: ITAT Chandigarh

ITAT Chandigarh upheld penalty under Section 271C as exemption under Section 10(5) applies only to travel within India, requiring TDS on foreign travel ...