Weekly GST Communique dated February 23, 2026
In this Volume, we bring to you highlights of recent updates and important judgments of last week in the field […]
UP potter selling Rs 2 clay pots gets Rs 1.2 crore GST notice
A potter who earns just a few pennies a day selling cheap clay pots and other items in Uttar Pradesh’s
New Income Tax Act to enable AI-driven, rule-based tax system from April 2026
The new Income Tax Act, 2025 will usher in a more rule-driven and technology-driven ecosystem for direct tax administration, with
Karnataka HC ruling likely to strengthen case for ITC refund claims
The Karnataka High Court’s ruling in the South Indian Oil Corporation case is expected to provide relief to businesses seeking
HC says right to travel abroad is part of personal liberty, allows GST fraud accused to visit Europe and Bali
The Bombay High Court has allowed a Mumbai businessman accused in a ₹399.92 crore GST fraud case to travel to
GST summon proceedings can be video graphed, rules Bombay High Court in key safeguards order
In a notable order reinforcing procedural safeguards during tax investigations, the Bombay High Court has allowed videography of summons proceedings
What the new Income-Tax Rules 2026 mean for the salaried class
It is now well-known that the Income-tax Act, 2025 is all set to take effect from April 1, 2026. While the Act
ICICI Prudential Life’s GST appeal dismissed; Rs 984 crore tax demand upheld
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company has received an unfavourable order from the Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise (Appeals-III), Mumbai,
Tax evasion of ₹37 lakhs through fake GST firm: 3 accused arrested in Lucknow; 4, including mastermind absconding
A case has emerged in Lucknow involving GST firm registration through fake documents, fraudulent transactions worth crores, and tax evasion
New income tax rules from April 1: How filing and compliance will change
From April 1, India will implement the Income-tax Rules, 2026, replacing the six-decade-old framework under the 1962 rules. The government
