Avinash Kurungot
Avinash Kurungot is a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Following a stint in Civil Litigation, marking appearances across the High Court of Kerala and various sub-courts, he has channelled his skills towards developing engaging tax, finance and news content.
![PCIT can Sanction Income Tax Prosecution where Alleged Tax Evasion Exceeds ₹25 Lakh: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/21/2113624-pcit-sanction-income-tax-prosecution-alleged-tax-evasion-exceeds-delhi-hc.webp "PCIT can Sanction Income Tax Prosecution where Alleged Tax Evasion Exceeds ₹25 Lakh: Delhi HC [Read Order]")
PCIT can Sanction Income Tax Prosecution where Alleged Tax Evasion Exceeds ₹25 Lakh: Delhi HC [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court reaffirmed that the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) is competent to sanction the department to launch prosecution...
![Consolidating the ‘Opportunity of Being Heard’ in Penalty Proceedings u/s 471 of Income Tax Act, 2025 [Old vs New Tax Act Series- Article 2]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/18/2113016-consolidating-income-tax-act-2025-old-new-tax-act-series-taxscan.webp "Consolidating the ‘Opportunity of Being Heard’ in Penalty Proceedings u/s 471 of Income Tax Act, 2025 [Old vs New Tax Act Series- Article 2]")
![Bad Debt Income Tax Deduction for Rural Branch Advances to be Computed on Aggregate Average of Monthly Outstanding Balances: Madras HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/18/2112975-bad-debt-income-tax-deduction-madras-hc-taxscan.jfif "Bad Debt Income Tax Deduction for Rural Branch Advances to be Computed on Aggregate Average of Monthly Outstanding Balances: Madras HC [Read Order]")
TAXSCAN Partners with ICAI WIRC as Media Partner for 39th Regional Conference: Find Full Schedule & Details Here
The two-day conference will bring together ICAI leadership, industry veterans, and subject-matter experts to deliberate on the future possibilities of the profession. The Western India Regional...
‘Base Note’ from French Govt. is Not Incriminating Material for Income Tax Addition u/s 153A: Bombay HC [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court recently clarified that a “base note” received from the French Government under international information exchange arrangements does not constitute incriminating material for...
![‘Base Note’ from French Govt. is Not Incriminating Material for Income Tax Addition u/s 153A: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/17/2112715-bombay-hc-base-note-french-govt-incriminating-material-income-tax-addition-taxscan.webp "‘Base Note’ from French Govt. is Not Incriminating Material for Income Tax Addition u/s 153A: Bombay HC [Read Order]")
No Writ Jurisdiction against Private Commercial Banks: Kerala HC notes South Indian Bank not ‘State’ under Art. 12 [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court has held that a private commercial bank is not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, noting that South Indian Bank being a private bank...
![No Writ Jurisdiction against Private Commercial Banks: Kerala HC notes South Indian Bank not ‘State’ under Art. 12 [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/17/2112790-writ-jurisdiction-private-commercial-banks-kerala-hc-south-indian-bank-state-under-art-12-taxscan.webp "No Writ Jurisdiction against Private Commercial Banks: Kerala HC notes South Indian Bank not ‘State’ under Art. 12 [Read Order]")
18% GST on Carbonated Drinks (Aerated Water) Supplied as Part of Restaurant Service: AAR cites ‘Composite Nature’ [Read Order]
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that the supply of carbonated drinks, including aerated water, when provided within the premises of the restaurant, as part of restaurant...
![18% GST on Carbonated Drinks (Aerated Water) Supplied as Part of Restaurant Service: AAR cites ‘Composite Nature’ [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/17/2112755-18-gst-carbonated-drinks-supplied-part-restaurant-service-aar-cites-composite-nature-taxscan.webp "18% GST on Carbonated Drinks (Aerated Water) Supplied as Part of Restaurant Service: AAR cites ‘Composite Nature’ [Read Order]")
Income Tax Dept. cannot Deny STCL Set-off against LTCG after accepting Same Claim in Factually-Identical Connected Cases: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]
The Bombay HighCourt has held that the Income Tax Department cannot deny the set-off of short-term capital loss (STCL) against long-term capital gains (LTCG) to an assessee after having accepted the...
![Income Tax Dept. cannot Deny STCL Set-off against LTCG after accepting Same Claim in Factually-Identical Connected Cases: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/17/2112727-income-tax-dept-cannot-deny-stcl-set-off-against-ltcg-accepting-same-claim-factually-identical-connected-cases-bombay-hc-taxscan.webp "Income Tax Dept. cannot Deny STCL Set-off against LTCG after accepting Same Claim in Factually-Identical Connected Cases: Bombay HC [Read Judgment]")
Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Bypass Pre-Deposit for Customs Appeal: Bombay HC Imposes ₹50K Costs [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court recently ruled that writ jurisdiction cannot be used to bypass the mandatory pre-deposit requirement prescribed for filing a statutory appeal under the Customs Act, 1962, and...
![Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Bypass Pre-Deposit for Customs Appeal: Bombay HC Imposes ₹50K Costs [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/16/2112639-writ-jurisdiction-pre-deposit-customs-appeal-bombay-hc-taxscan.webp "Writ Jurisdiction Cannot be Invoked to Bypass Pre-Deposit for Customs Appeal: Bombay HC Imposes ₹50K Costs [Read Order]")