High Court Rulings


'Satellite Receiver' for linking signals not 'wireless reception instrument'; Sets-aside entry-tax levy 

Gauhati HC holds that “C-Band, KU-Band, Satellite Receiver, 1.8 Mtr. Antenna, Modem, 4104 Coles Lip Mic and digital Hybrid Mobile” is not covered under the term “wireless reception i...View More

Contractor's claim in requisite form but without refund-order not time-barred 

Telangana HC holds that refund claim of excess tax paid by contractor cannot be denied on ground of time bar to assessee who filed the requisite form (Form XXIII) though without enclosing Form C which...View More

Allows SVLDRS extension for arrears payment; Acknowledges COVID-19 impact on Hospitality business 

Himachal Pradesh HC reiterates that the Finance Bill, 2019 provisions regarding fixation of time limit for availing the amnesty benefit of Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme Rules, 2019,...View More

‘Solar Inverters’ imported without ‘photo voltaic cell’ ineligible for exemption: Upholds CESTAT 

Kerala HC rejects Assessee's appeal against CESTAT ruling which denied the benefit of exemption under Notification No.12/2012-CE to assessee importing only ‘Grid Tied Solar Inverters’; Not...View More

Upholds CAAR order classifying 'Roasted Areca Nuts' under CTH 20081920 

Allahabad HC holds that ‘Roasted Areca Nuts’ is classifiable under CTH 2008 19 20 and dismisses challenge by Customs Authority to order passed by Customs Authority for Advance Ruling (CAAR...View More

Submarine cableship stationed in India undertaking maintenance/repair in Indian-ocean a 'Foreign-Going-Vessel 

In a significant decision, Kerala HC (Ernakulam) holds that the vessel ‘Asean Explorer’ engaged in carrying out repairs of cables in the Indian Ocean is a ‘foreign going vessel&rsquo...View More

Secured creditors claim ranks above Revenue’s dues during security interest enforcement 

Bombay HC holds that claims of secured creditors would take priority over the dues of taxing/revenue authorities during the enforcement of security interest under SARFAESI and RDDB Act ...View More

Duty-free import of costly materials for manufacturing goods cleared to DTA, misuses 100% EOU Scheme 

Rajasthan HC (Jodhpur) dismisses Assessee's appeal against CESTAT's order upholding their customs duty liability for importing duty free white marble blocks under the EOU scheme but selling the finish...View More

Cannot split composite mining contract for charging tax under different head as CHS 

Calcutta HC dismisses Revenue’s appeal challenging the demand dropped by CESTAT, Kolkata on Cargo Handling Services (CHS) rendered in a composite contract involving mining services; Assessee ent...View More

Imports for setting-up tech park exempt, delay in approvals attributable to Metropolitan Authority 

Madras HC holds that delay of more than 10 months caused by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) cannot be a reason to deny benefit of duty exemption on import of capital goods for settin...View More