IMPORTANT GST CASE LAWS 20.12.2025

By | December 20, 2025

IMPORTANT GST CASE LAWS 20.12.2025 Relevant Act Section Case Law Title / Advisory Brief Summary Citation / Source CGST / IGST Act GSTR-9/9C Advisory GSTN Consolidated FAQs for FY 2024-25 GSTN released a consolidated FAQ for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2024-25. It clarifies issues like ITC reporting, RCM disclosures, and reporting by e-commerce… Read More »

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CONFISCATION (SECTION 130) NOT AUTOMATIC UPON DETENTION (SECTION 129); PROOF OF ‘INTENT TO EVADE’ IS MANDATORY

By | December 20, 2025

CONFISCATION (SECTION 130) NOT AUTOMATIC UPON DETENTION (SECTION 129); PROOF OF ‘INTENT TO EVADE’ IS MANDATORY   ISSUE Whether, after the 2022 amendments to the GST Act, the authorities can mechanically invoke Section 130 (Confiscation and Penalty) immediately upon the detention of goods/conveyance in transit under Section 129, or if “Confiscation” requires a distinct finding… Read More »

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NO GST ON FREIGHT PASSED THROUGH E-COMMERCE PORTAL TO CARRIERS

By | December 20, 2025

NO GST ON FREIGHT PASSED THROUGH E-COMMERCE PORTAL TO CARRIERS   ISSUE Whether an e-commerce operator (online portal connecting shippers and carriers) is liable to pay GST on the “balance freight” amount deposited by shippers into its account for onward remittance to carriers, specifically when the operator already pays GST on its commission/subscription fees and… Read More »

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‘NEGATIVE BLOCKING’ OF ELECTRONIC CREDIT LEDGER UNDER RULE 86A IS ILLEGAL

By | December 20, 2025

‘NEGATIVE BLOCKING’ OF ELECTRONIC CREDIT LEDGER UNDER RULE 86A IS ILLEGAL   ISSUE Whether the Revenue authorities have the power under Rule 86A of the CGST Rules to block the Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL) of an assessee in excess of the balance actually available, thereby creating a “negative balance” (Negative Blocking), to secure potential future… Read More »

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WRIT JURISDICTION DECLINED WHERE STATUTORY REMEDY EXISTS; ACCOUNTANT’S DEATH NO GROUND TO BYPASS APPEAL

By | December 20, 2025

WRIT JURISDICTION DECLINED WHERE STATUTORY REMEDY EXISTS; ACCOUNTANT’S DEATH NO GROUND TO BYPASS APPEAL   ISSUE Whether a Writ Petition is maintainable against an assessment order passed ex-parte (without reply/hearing) when the petitioner cites personal difficulties (death of Accountant) for non-compliance, or if the petitioner must exhaust the statutory appellate remedy under Section 107. FACTS… Read More »

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IMPORTANT INCOME TAX CASE LAWS 20.12.2025

By | December 20, 2025

IMPORTANT INCOME TAX CASE LAWS 20.12.2025 Relevant Act Section Case Law Title Brief Summary Citation Income-tax Act, 1961 Section 2(15) Federation of European Business in India v. CIT (Exemption) Promoting trade between the EU and India through policy advocacy (trade policy, investment protection) qualifies as an object of General Public Utility. Assessee is eligible for… Read More »

YOGA TRAINING QUALIFIES AS ‘EDUCATION’; FEES/TDS DO NOT IMPLY PROFIT MOTIVE

By | December 20, 2025

YOGA TRAINING QUALIFIES AS ‘EDUCATION’; FEES/TDS DO NOT IMPLY PROFIT MOTIVE   ISSUE Whether a trust providing practical and theoretical training in Yoga falls under the category of ‘Education’ under Section 2(15), and whether the receipt of course fees/donations from corporates (subject to TDS) alters its charitable nature to a profit-oriented activity. FACTS Assessment Year:… Read More »