Supreme Court Gives Big Relief to HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd., Stays Rs 14.91 Crore Customs Recovery in Printer Classification Dispute

The Supreme Court of India has stayed recovery of ₹14.91 crore customs demand against HP India in a dispute over classification of Latex printers. The Court granted interim relief and issued notice, putting the recovery on hold till the next hearing.

Tax Law Explained: Supreme Court Rules Against Loss Set Off Claims By Amalgamated Companies In India

The Supreme Court held amalgamated companies cannot claim set off of predecessor losses under Kerala Agricultural Income Tax Act without explicit provision. Dismissing Aspinwall appeals, it ruled such benefits require statutory backing and proper notice during amalgamation proceedings.

Vijay Tax Case: Appeal Filed In Madras High Court Challenging Rs 1.5 Crore Penalty Yet To Be Listed

Actor Vijay appealed before the Madras High Court against a Rs 1.5 crore income tax penalty upheld earlier. The Division Bench is yet to list the matter, following dismissal of his plea by a single judge confirming the penalty’s validity.

“No Violation Of Natural Justice”: Madras High Court Rejects AIADMK Leader SP Velumani Challenge In Tax Case

The Madras High Court dismissed AIADMK MLA SP Velumani’s challenge to a Rs 7 crore income-tax assessment and penalty. It upheld proceedings under Sections 153C and 271AAC(1), finding no procedural irregularity or violation of natural justice in the case.

Appellate Authority Has Committed an Illegality: Gujarat High Court Quashes GST Appeal Rejection

The Gujarat High Court set aside a GST appellate order, holding rejection solely for non-appearance without examining merits was illegal. A Bench of A S Supehia and Pranav Trivedi heard the plea.

Supreme Court Upholds Relief to NDTV: Reassessment Against RRPR Holdings Quashed, IT Dept Appeal Dismissed

The Supreme Court dismissed the Income Tax Department’s appeal due to delay, upholding the Delhi High Court order quashing reassessment proceedings against NDTV’s holding company RRPR Holdings. The ruling reinforces that reassessment cannot continue when the main tax claim itself has already been rejected in appellate proceedings.

Big Relief for Huawei: Delhi High Court Sets Aside 2013–14 IT Notice, Allows 2015–16 Reassessment

The Delhi High Court granted partial relief to Huawei Telecommunications (India) by quashing reassessment notice and special audit for 2013–14, while upholding reassessment and audit directions for the 2015–16 assessment year.

Tata Steel Limited Moves High Court of Jharkhand Challenging GST Adjudication Order

Tata Steel Limited has filed a writ petition before the High Court of Jharkhand challenging a GST adjudication order issued by the Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, Jamshedpur that imposes significant financial liabilities on the company.

GST Authorities Cannot Seize Cash During Searches: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court quashed the seizure of Rs 1 crore by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence, ruling GST officers lack authority to confiscate cash found during searches. The court granted relief to Mumbai trader Smruti Waghdhare.

Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL challenging provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025 permitting no-notice raids and digital searches, with a bench led by Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi.