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Separate Proceedings Under Customs Act Not Permissible Once CBLR Proceedings Are Initiated: CESTAT Kolkata
The Kolkata Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has stated that separate proceedings under the Customs Act are not permissible once CBLR (Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018) proceedings are initiated. R. Muralidhar (Judicial Member) and K. Anpazhakan (Technical Member) opined that once separate proceedings have been initiated against...
'Shocking; Can Happen To Anyone': Kerala High Court Questions Police, Airport Authorities Over Disappearance Of Deportee From Kuwait
“Even when our citizens are in jail [abroad], we are creating a lot of interest, and rightfully so. But the moment you step into India, their value is gone,” the Court remarked.
IPR Professor- Chair Vacancy At Indian Institute Of Technology, Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar invites application for the post of IPR Professor- Chair from qualified Indian professionals with an exceptional academic track record in the field of technology, innovation, and IP management towards IPR-Professor Chair Scheme for Pedagogy & Research in IPRs for Holistic Education & Academia (SPRIHA). Name of the Post: IPR Professor- Chair Age Limit: 70 Years Essential Qualification and Experience · An academic/...
"₹41664 Crores ITC Fraud Via Non-Existing Entities, Fake Invoices": Centre Flags Rising GST Evasion In Rajya Sabha
The Centre has acknowledged a sharp rise in GST evasion and Input Tax Credit (ITC) frauds, where bogus or dummy entities were found to be used as fronts for fake invoicing. In a tabulated scale of Fake Invoicing Cases, the Centre has put forth number of cases registered and corresponding detection amount by Central tax formations during 2022-23, 2023-24 with the Financial Years...
No Civil Remedies Against Lok Adalat Award, Only Remedy Is To Invoke High Court's Supervisory Jurisdiction : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court observed that an award passed by the Lok Adalat under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (“LSA”) cannot be set aside or annulled by the Executing Court. The proper avenue for challenging the award would be to invoke the supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution, the Court said. “The principle that emerges is that the statutory finality...
'Biological Differences Shouldn't Create Professional Disadvantage': Karnataka Govt Justifies Menstrual Leave Policy Before High Court
Defending its 'one paid menstrual leave a month' policy, the Karnataka government told the High Court that it creates a more inclusive, supportive and equitable work environment for women and will enable them to study, work and live with dignity.In its statement of objection filed in response to the petition filed by Bangalore Hotels Association and Management of Avirata AFL Connectivity...
Pan Masala, Tobacco Profits Invested In Mutual Funds Not 'Trading In Securities', Service Tax Not Applicable: CESTAT Delhi
The Delhi Bench, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside service tax demand on the activity of investing in Mutual Funds as such activities undertaken by Godfrey Phillips India Limited (Appellant) would be different from 'trading in securities' and cannot be considered as an exempted service in terms of section 66D(e) of the Finance Act. In an order...
Supreme Court Asks Orissa High Court To Decide Cases Which Stayed Recovery Of Illegal Mining Dues By March 31, 2026
The Supreme Court today(December 10) requested the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court to constitute a dedicated bench to dispose of cases, where proceedings to recover dues from illegal mining, have been stayed. The Court said that the High Court should take an effort to dispose of these cases by March 3, 2026. If there is any difficulty in the final disposal of the cases, then the High...
Supplying AI-Powered IT Infra Services, Content To USA Corp By Indian Counterpart Is 'Export' Not 'Intermediary' : Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has held that rendering software consultancy services including editorial and content creation activities as well as customer support services to Infodesk Inc., Parent Company in the United States is 'export of service' and not 'intermediary service'. In a judgment dated November 27, 2025 the Bench comprising Justice A.S. Supehia and Justice Pranav...
Four Murugappa Group Companies Seek NCLT Nod For Restructuring
Four Murugappa group companies have moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Chennai seeking approval for a composite restructuring scheme, with the tribunal reserving orders on whether shareholder and creditor meetings will need to be held. The restructuring is part of a wider internal realignment within the century-old conglomerate, which owns several listed companies such as...