Bombay High Court: GST Show Cause Notices Must Be Issued Separately for Each Financial Year

The Bombay High Court ruled that show cause notices under Section 74 of the CGST Act must be issued separately for each financial year, as limitation periods differ annually, making consolidated notices across multiple tax periods inconsistent with the statutory framework.

GST Recovery Illegal Without GSTAT, Pre-Deposit Must Be Refunded: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ordered State tax authorities to refund GST collected from Divyasree Tarbus Builders Private Limited, retaining only the mandatory deposit under Section 112 CGST Act, granting relief under Circular No. 224/18/2024-GST pending GST Appellate Tribunal constitution.

GST Summons Can Now Be Video graphed, Lawyers Can Be Present At Safe Distance: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court allowed videography of GST summons proceedings and permitted legal counsel to remain present at a visible but non-audible distance during questioning, reinforcing procedural safeguards in tax investigations while hearing a writ petition under Article 226.

Incorrect ITC Claim Under Section 16: Calcutta High Court Allows Revocation Plea Despite GST Registration Cancellation

The Calcutta High Court permitted an applicant to seek revocation of his cancelled GST registration, reaffirming statutory remedies. Justice Om Narayan Rai cited Section 30 of the GST Act read with Rule 23, enabling applications before the Proper Officer.