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.
![Income Tax Return Filing: Complete ITR Form 3 Checklist for AY 2025-26 [Read Notification]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ITR-Form-3-income-tax-taxscan.jpg "Income Tax Return Filing: Complete ITR Form 3 Checklist for AY 2025-26 [Read Notification]")
Income Tax Return Filing: Complete ITR Form 3 Checklist for AY 2025-26 [Read Notification]
With the Assessment Season ongoing, taxpayers are required to get a head start on filing their income tax returns. Income tax in India plays a...
![GSTAT Technical Member Qualification Row: Himachal Pradesh HC Dismisses Ex-IAS Officer’s Plea against Relaxation of Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GSTAT-Technical-Member-Qualification-Row-Himachal-Pradesh-High-Court-TAXSCAN.jpg "GSTAT Technical Member Qualification Row: Himachal Pradesh HC Dismisses Ex-IAS Officer’s Plea against Relaxation of Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]")
![Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jindal-Steel-Power.jpg "Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]")
Elon Musk has an Indian Aadhar Card?! ChatGPT’s Image Function Generates Fake Aadhar and PAN Cards after Ghibli Trend
The internet was left stunned after numerous images surfaced online showing what appeared to be Indian Aadhaar cards issued in the identities of Elon Musk and Sam Altman, generated using ChatGPT’s...
Justice B.R. Gavai to Succeed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as 52nd Chief Justice of India: Law Ministry Notifies [Read Notification]
The Government of India has appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), with effect from May 14, 2025. The announcement follows a formal notification issued...
![Justice B.R. Gavai to Succeed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as 52nd Chief Justice of India: Law Ministry Notifies [Read Notification]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Justice-B.R.-Gavai-Indias-52nd-Chief-Justice-taxscan.jpg "Justice B.R. Gavai to Succeed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as 52nd Chief Justice of India: Law Ministry Notifies [Read Notification]")
Karnataka Taxpayers Association Highlights Issues in Professional Tax Payment through Online Portal, Seeks Due Date Extension [Read Order]
The Karnataka Taxpayers Association, today (Tuesday, 29.04.2025) addressed a letter to the Revenue citing technical glitches with the online portal for payment of professional tax, while also...
![Karnataka Taxpayers Association Highlights Issues in Professional Tax Payment through Online Portal, Seeks Due Date Extension [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Income-Tax-Portal.jpg "Karnataka Taxpayers Association Highlights Issues in Professional Tax Payment through Online Portal, Seeks Due Date Extension [Read Order]")
Alleged Demand of ₹5 Lakh Bribe for Shipment Release: Bombay HC allows Bail for Customs Superintendent [Read Order]
In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court allowed the bail application of a Customs Superintendent who had been arrested in connection with an alleged demand for a ₹5 lakh bribe to release a...
![Alleged Demand of ₹5 Lakh Bribe for Shipment Release: Bombay HC allows Bail for Customs Superintendent [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bribe.jpg "Alleged Demand of ₹5 Lakh Bribe for Shipment Release: Bombay HC allows Bail for Customs Superintendent [Read Order]")
Vodafone Idea ₹13 Crore CENVAT Credit on Service Tax Dispute: CESTAT Upholds Relief granted by Co-ordinate Bench [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Mumbai recently upheld a relief order favoring Vodafone Idea Limited in a ₹13.91 crore service tax dispute, dismissing the Revenue...
![Vodafone Idea ₹13 Crore CENVAT Credit on Service Tax Dispute: CESTAT Upholds Relief granted by Co-ordinate Bench [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CESTAT-CESTAT-Mumbai-Vodafone-Idea-case-updates-Vodafone-Idea-CENVAT-credit-case-TAXSCAN.jpg "Vodafone Idea ₹13 Crore CENVAT Credit on Service Tax Dispute: CESTAT Upholds Relief granted by Co-ordinate Bench [Read Order]")
UPI Remains GST-Free! Govt. clears the Air on Rumours indicating Tax Levy on Transactions Above ₹2000
Great news for digital payment users! The Finance Ministry has officially dismissed swirling rumors about imposing GST on UPI transactions above ₹2000 as "completely false and misleading." In a late...
Ex-Chief Secretary K.M. Abraham Faces CBI Probe Over Disproportionate Assets: Kerala HC Orders Enquiry [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry against K.M. Abraham, former Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Kerala and current Chief Principal Secretary to...
![Ex-Chief Secretary K.M. Abraham Faces CBI Probe Over Disproportionate Assets: Kerala HC Orders Enquiry [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ex-Chief-Secretary-K.M.-Abraham-CBI-Probe-Disproportionate-Assets-Kerala-HC-Enquiry-taxscan.jpg "Ex-Chief Secretary K.M. Abraham Faces CBI Probe Over Disproportionate Assets: Kerala HC Orders Enquiry [Read Order]")