GST CASE LAW 01.08.2026

By | August 5, 2026

GST CASE LAW 01.08.2026

Relevant Act Section Case Law Title Brief Summary Citation
CGST Act, 2017 Section 54 Alstom Transport India Ltd. v. Union of India Omission of Rules 89(4B) and 96(10) without a saving clause rendered all pending SCNs and orders under those rules lapsed ab initio, warranting the quashing of the adjudication order in line with JJ Plastalloy. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 73 J M D News & Advertisers v. State of Uttarakhand Passing an order without considering a manually submitted reply violates principles of natural justice. Technical objections regarding non-electronic filing do not justify ignoring a timely response. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 74 Roshan Sharma v. Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, State Tax Petitioner directed to pursue a statutory appeal regarding Fastag/transit data and cross-examination issues; Appellate Authority instructed to decide on merits without limitation objections due to technical glitches. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 75 Ved Enterprises v. State of U.P. Marking personal hearing as ‘NA’ and passing an adverse order violates the mandatory oral hearing mandate under Section 75(4). Failure to file a written reply does not forfeit the right to an oral hearing. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 83 Veerapandi v. Union of India Continued provisional attachment of a bank account beyond the strict one-year limit under Section 83(2) is impermissible and liable to be set aside. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 107 New Kabady Shop v. State of Taxes Department Extraordinary writ jurisdiction invoked under Article 226 to condone a 1-day delay beyond the statutory condonable period due to a close relative’s death to prevent gross injustice. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 112 Prafulla Kumar Mohanty v. Additional Commissioner, CT & GST (Appeal) Once GSTAT is constituted and operational with extended deadlines, writ remedies against Section 74 orders are unavailable; assessees must exhaust the statutory appeal route under Section 112. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 132 Dhruv Seth v. Union of India Bail granted to a director accused of tax evasion where investigation was complete, co-accused stated limited role in incorporation only, and there was no risk of tampering with evidence. Click Here
CGST Act, 2017 Section 168 Lovelesh Singhal v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs [SLP Dismissed] Challenge to Circular No. 3/3/2017-GST and Section 70 summons failed; assignment of functions by the Board held valid, requiring the assessee to comply with summons. Click Here