Mutation Application Cannot Be Rejected Merely Because It Is Based On A Will: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that mutation requests based on a will must be assessed on their merits under the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959. It emphasized, “the application… cannot be rejected merely because it is based on a will.”

Bombay HC Stays Rs.2,500 Crore GST Demand Against Coca-Cola: “Strong Prima Facie Case Made Out”

The Bombay High Court has put a stay on a Rs.2,500 crore GST demand issued against Coca-Cola. The case involves claims that the company undervalued its goods over a span of seven assessment years. The court’s decision provides temporary relief to Coca-Cola as the matter undergoes further examination. Authorities had alleged significant tax shortfalls due to the undervaluation.